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Our word for today is “encouragement.” (Show your sign.) What does “encouragement” mean? How can you encourage someone else?

I am going to give you two examples and when I am done, I want you to tell me which one is more encouraging. Number 1 is: “Go in there and clean your room, right now.” Here's number 2: “I need some help. Grandma is coming to stay for a few days. We need …