Full Description
Praise for Looking Forward to Monday Morning:
"If you ever wanted to thank your staff but didn't know how to, this is the book for you. According to Hodges, surveys show that recognition for a job well done ranks higher as a motivational factor than wages and job security. Principals and managers who actively show how much they value their employees build a positive climate that filters down to students. The ideas contained in this book are sure to tickle your staff and build morale."
—Principal Magazine, NAESP, Nov/Dec 2005
Praise for Looking Forward to MORE Monday Mornings:
"My entire philosophy on staff development and motivation has changed since I read this book, which breathed life into my new-found style."
—Dave Woods, Principal, Delhi Middle School, CA
Bring fun and appreciation to every Monday morning and all days of the week!
In this sequel to the best-selling book Looking Forward to Monday Morning, Diane Hodges, a former human resources director and school administrator, shares a new collection of low-cost staff appreciation and recognition activities that school leaders can implement to promote a positive and upbeat work environment.
This uplifting resource for new school leaders or those who want a fresh slate of team-building strategies offers winning activities to use during special school events, staff development meetings, and throughout the workday to easily acknowledge staff members when they do a good job.
Dozens of morale-boosting ideas and suggestions are included for:
Rewards for specific behaviors such as attendance, classroom cleanliness, positive attitudes, and school achievement
Recognition for groups and individuals
New year starters and year-end treats
Staff meetings
Celebrations, holidays, and winter break
Looking Forward to MORE Monday Mornings offers leaders the opportunity to give hard-working colleagues a well-deserved "pat on the back" while infusing a light-hearted and inspiring climate into any school setting.
Contents
Introduction
Part I. Recognition & Appreciation
1. Recognizing Specific Behaviors
Rewarding Good Behavior
Attendance - Staff and Parents
Classroom Cleanliness
Peer Recognition
Positive Attitude
School Achievement
2. Group Recognition
General Recognition
Food Rewards
Symbols of Recognition
Gifts of Time
3. Individual Recognition
Special Recognition
General Recognition
Written Appreciation
Part II. Fun Ways to Spend Work Days
4. From the Beginning
New Year Starters
Choose a Theme
Get Acquainted Activities
5. Staff Meetings
Fun-Filled Staff Meetings
Getting to Know Each Other Better
Principal-Led Meetings
6. Through the Day
Food and Fun
Lunch Bunch
Just for the FUN of It
Team Challenges
For the Health of It!
7. To the End
End of the Year
End of the Year Treats
Part III. Celebrating With Coworkers
8. Caring and Sharing
Birthdays
Retirement
Administrative Professionals Day
Spring!!
9. Holiday Happiness
Chinese New Year
Groundhog Day
Valentine's Day
Mardi Gras Madness
St. Patrick's Day
Easter
April Fool's Day
Cinco de Mayo
Fourth of July Celebration
Labor Day
Halloween Spooktacular Events
Thanksgiving
Winter Holiday Decorating
Holiday Gifts and Exchanges
Just for Fun
10. The 12 Days Before the Holiday/Winter Break
Planning
Community Caring Days
Secret Santa Days
Group Activities Days
Index
