Looking Forward to More Monday Mornings: How to Drive Your Colleagues Happy!
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...
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Presents low-cost and morale-boosting ideas for group and individual recognition, new year starters, fun activities throughout the year, year-end treats, staff meetings, celebrations, holidays, and winter break.
Introduction xiRecognition & AppreciationRecognizing Specific Behaviors 3Rewarding Good Behavior 3Attendance-Staff and Parents 4Classroom Cleanliness 5Peer Recognition 5Positive Attitude 10School Achievement 11Group Recognition 13General Recognition 13Food Rewards 19Symbols of Recognition 25Gifts of Time 27Individual Recognition 29Special Recognition 29General Recognition 30Written Appreciation 34Fun Ways to Spend Work DaysFrom the Beginning 39New Year Starters 39Choose a Theme 46Get Acquainted Activities 50Staff Meetings 53Fun-Filled Staff Meetings 53Getting to Know Each Other Better 67Principal-Led Meetings 70Through the Day 75Food and Fun 75Lunch Bunch 77Just for the Fun of It 82Team Challenges 94For theHealth of It! 96To the End 99End of the School Year 99End of the Year Treats 99Celebrating with CoworkersCaring and Sharing 107Birthdays 107Retirement 114Administrative Professionals Day 122Spring!! 124Holiday Happiness 129Chinese New Year 129Groundhog Day 131Valentine's Day 132Mardi Gras Madness 134St. Patrick's Day 135Easter 139April Fool's Day 141Cinco de Mayo 142Fourth of July Celebration 143Labor Day 144Halloween Spooktacular Events 145Thanksgiving 153Winter Holidays 154Holiday Gifts and Exchanges 156Just For Fun 158The 12 Days Before the Holiday/Winter Break 163Planning 163Community Caring Days 166Secret Santa Days 170Group Activity Days 176Index 183
\ Dave Woods"My entire philosophy on staff development and motivation has changed since I read this book, which breathed life into my newfound style."\ \
