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Encouragement for kids

Words that notice effort, not just results, for three ages: little ones (3–6), kids (7–11) and teens.

Little ones (3–6)

Encouragement card for kids from Xiqu Cards, with a clay illustration. It reads: You tried something new today! Your brave heart was working hard. What should we try next? For KidsKID-01 Encouragement card for kids from Xiqu Cards, with a clay illustration. It reads: Oops is how we learn. Everybody makes mistakes. Even grown-ups. Want to try again together? For KidsKID-02 Encouragement card for kids from Xiqu Cards, with a clay illustration. It reads: Big feelings are okay. I’m right here while they pass. Want a big hug? For KidsKID-03 Encouragement card for kids from Xiqu Cards, with a clay illustration. It reads: You kept trying, and you did it! That took a lot of practice. Show me again? For KidsKID-04 Encouragement card for kids from Xiqu Cards, with a clay illustration. It reads: Thank you for helping our family. You made dinnertime easier. High five, helper! For KidsKID-05 Encouragement card for kids from Xiqu Cards, with a clay illustration. It reads: I love you on good days and hard days. Nothing you do could ever change that. For KidsKID-06 Encouragement card for kids from Xiqu Cards, with a clay illustration. It reads: Smell the flower. Blow out the candle. Slow breaths help our bodies feel calm. Want to try it with me? For KidsKID-07 Encouragement card for kids from Xiqu Cards, with a clay illustration. It reads: You worked hard on that picture. I love all the colors you chose. Tell me about it? For KidsKID-08

Kids (7–11)

Encouragement card for kids from Xiqu Cards, with a storybook illustration. It reads: Mistakes mean you’re learning, not failing. Every expert started as a beginner. Want to work on it together? For KidsKID-09 Encouragement card for kids from Xiqu Cards, with a storybook illustration. It reads: You stuck with that longer than I expected. Not the grade. The effort is what I noticed. What part was the hardest? For KidsKID-10 Encouragement card for kids from Xiqu Cards, with a storybook illustration. It reads: Your grade is not your worth. You matter to me no matter what the paper says. Want to talk about it, or take a break first? For KidsKID-11 Encouragement card for kids from Xiqu Cards, with a storybook illustration. It reads: Whatever happens today, I’m proud you’re showing up. Being brave doesn’t mean you’re not nervous. Tell me everything after? For KidsKID-12 Encouragement card for kids from Xiqu Cards, with a storybook illustration. It reads: Feeling left out really hurts. I’m sorry. It doesn’t change how great you are to be around. Want to tell me about it? For KidsKID-13 Encouragement card for kids from Xiqu Cards, with a storybook illustration. It reads: Thank you for telling me the truth. I know that wasn’t easy. Let’s fix it together. For KidsKID-14 Encouragement card for kids from Xiqu Cards, with a storybook illustration. It reads: Worries can feel bigger at night. They usually look smaller in the morning. Want to tell me one and leave it with me? For KidsKID-15 Encouragement card for kids from Xiqu Cards, with a storybook illustration. It reads: I love you for who you are, not for what you do. That will never change. For KidsKID-16

Teens

Encouragement card for teens from Xiqu Cards, with a geometric illustration. It reads: One grade doesn’t define you. There’s so much more to you than a number. For KidsKID-17 Encouragement card for teens from Xiqu Cards, with a geometric illustration. It reads: I see how hard you’re working, even when you don’t say it. No lecture. Just noticing. For KidsKID-18 Encouragement card for teens from Xiqu Cards, with a geometric illustration. It reads: No pressure to talk. I’m around if you need anything. Snacks included. For KidsKID-19 Encouragement card for teens from Xiqu Cards, with a geometric illustration. It reads: You don’t have to have it all figured out. Nobody your age does. Most adults don’t either. Want to grab food later? For KidsKID-20 Encouragement card for teens from Xiqu Cards, with a geometric illustration. It reads: That sounds really painful. You didn’t deserve to be treated that way. Want to vent, or want a distraction? For KidsKID-21 Encouragement card for teens from Xiqu Cards, with a geometric illustration. It reads: I’m proud of who you’re becoming. Not because of grades. Because of how you treat people. For KidsKID-22 Encouragement card for teens from Xiqu Cards, with a geometric illustration. It reads: I’m sorry about earlier. I got it wrong. I love you, even when we disagree. Can we start over? For KidsKID-23 Encouragement card for teens from Xiqu Cards, with a geometric illustration. It reads: I trust you to make good choices tonight. If anything goes wrong, call me. No lecture. I’ll come get you. For KidsKID-24