99 Ways For a Parent to Say "Very Good"

  1. You've got it made.
  2. You're on the right track.
  3. That's good.
  4. That's right.
  5. You're very good at that.
  6. That's coming along very nicely.
  7. That's much better.
  8. Good work.
  9. You're doing a good job.
  10. You've just about got it.
  11. That's it!
  12. Congratulations!
  13. I knew you could do it.
  14. That's improving.
  15. Now you've figured it out.
  16. Now you have it.
  17. Not bad.
  18. Great!
  19. You're learning fast.
  20. Good for you!
  21. You make it look easy.
  22. You really make my job fun.
  23. That's the way.
  24. You're getting better every day.
  25. You did it that time.
  26. That's not bad.
  27. WOW!
  28. That's the way. (repeat)
  29. Nice going.
  30. Now you've figured it out.
  31. Sensational!
  32. You haven't missed a thing.
  33. That's the way to do it.
  34. Keep up the good work.
  35. That's better!
  36. Nothing can stop you now.
  37. That's great work!
  38. Excellent!
  39. Perfect!
  40. That's the best ever.
  41. You've really got it.
  42. Fine!
  43. Terrific!
  44. That's better.
  45. You did very well.
  46. Outstanding!
  47. Good show!
  48. You're really improving.
  49. Right on!
  50. Good remembering!
  51. I'm happy you're working like that!
  52. You've got it.
  53. You're working hard today.
  54. I'm proud of the way you worked.
  55. That's the best you've ever done.
  56. You're doing a lot better.
  57. Keep working -- you're good.
  58. I couldn't have done it better.
  59. That's a fine job.
  60. You've been practicing.
  61. You're doing beautifully!
  62. Superb!
  63. Keep it up!
  64. You did a lot of work.
  65. You got that down.
  66. You did well today.
  67. You're doing fine.
  68. Good thinking!
  69. Tremendous!
  70. You're learning a lot!
  71. Keep trying.
  72. You outdid yourself!
  73. I've never seen it done better.
  74. Good for you!
  75. Good going.
  76. I like that!
  77. You'll have it soon.
  78. I'm very proud of you.
  79. That a way.
  80. I think you've got it.
  81. Good job!
  82. You did fast!
  83. You remembered.
  84. That's really nice.
  85. It's fun to help you.
  86. You're right.
  87. You make me happy.
  88. That makes me feel good.
  89. That's really great.
  90. Way to go!
  91. Well... look at you go!
  92. Now you got it made.
  93. Top notch work.
  94. You're on the ball.
  95. Much better.
  96. Wonderful!
  97. Super!
  98. Marvelous!
  99. WOWEE!!!

    100. Adapted from a handout, courtesy of Santa Fe Children's Museum.