Building relationships with students can reap a host of benefits, including better classroom routines and more time to teach.
Foster a positive classroom culture with these student shout-outs that can be given by other students, teachers, and staff. Student shout-outs create a supportive and inclusive classroom atmosphere where positive behaviors are recognized and celebrated by both teachers and peers. This practice not only benefits individual students but also strengthens the classroom community as a whole. For Students Receiving Shout-outs: 1. Boosts Self-Esteem: Receiving positive recognition can increase a student's confidence and self-worth. 2. Encourages Positive Behavior: Students are motivated to repeat good behavior when they are acknowledged and praised for it. 3. Reinforces Effort and Achievement: Acknowledging hard work and accomplishments encourages students to continue putting in effort and striving for success. 4. Enhances Sense of Belonging: Being recognized makes students feel valued and appreciated, fostering a sense of belonging in the classroom community. 5. Promotes Emotional Well-Being: Positive reinforcement contributes to a student’s overall happiness and emotional health. For Students Giving Shout Outs: 1. Develops Empathy: Recognizing and appreciating others’ efforts helps students develop empathy and understand the importance of supporting peers. 2. Fosters a Positive Classroom Culture: When students give shout-outs, they contribute to a positive and encouraging classroom environment. 3. Enhances Observation Skills: Students become more aware of their peers’ actions and behaviors, learning to notice and appreciate the positive contributions of others. 4. Builds Communication Skills: Writing and verbalizing shout-outs help students practice articulating their thoughts and expressing gratitude. 5. Promotes Leadership and Responsibility: Taking the initiative to acknowledge others’ good deeds encourages students to be responsible and take on leadership roles in promoting a positive classroom environment. What's included: (please see product preview for a complete product example) -4 different options of student shout-outs to chose from -2 different classroom posters that explain shout-outs to students (one with a blue border, one with a black border)
20 Positive Behavior Rewards That Aren’t Not Food Teaching a PBIS school, we focus on positivity and creating structures where student choices are celebrated. We love focusing on the gains st…
When your school community is where your staff and students want to be, that’s the result of creating an awesome school culture!
Do your teachers or staff still lead assemblies? Check out this post on how we made the switch to student-led assemblies and how you can do it too! Learn how to give more control to students. Be brave and read on!
PBIS tickets help celebrate and recognize students’ behavior. Having your whole school use the same tickets helps create a cohesive culture that lets students know that all staff members stand behind the same message. These tickets will be customized with YOUR words, YOUR colors, and YOUR logo. Suggestions on how to use them: All staff members, including aides, custodians, front office staff, and other adults on campus award students for good choices and good behavior. Students can turn in their tickets into a bin to enter a monthly raffle. (We hold our raffle during our student of the month assemblies) Teachers can hold their own classroom raffles in their classrooms. Students can collect their tickets and “buy” items at a student store. (We have our middle school students go bi-weekly to our student store during lunch) How it works: After payment, you’ll receive a link to a google form to provide all the details needed to make your tickets. You will receive a draft within 24 hours to your email. Once you approve the draft, you will receive a PowerPoint and instructions on how to add the names of your staff members. ⬇⬇DETAILS⬇⬇ **This is a digital product. You will not receive any physical elements with this purchase.** PLEASE NOTE: Colors may vary based on monitor, printer, and printer paper. Copyright CGR Education Forms - You cannot share or sell templates or elements included in any shape or form. DELIVERY I don't accept returns, exchanges, or cancellations. But please contact me if you have any problems with your order.
20 school-wide kindness initiatives for elementary school counseling. Get students engaged in kindness activities with these fun ideas!
Teacher morale is an important part of the school community. Teachers are unique, we are used to fending for ourselves, and pulling ourselves out of even the deepest of funks. This doesn't mean we don't like a little morale booster from time to time.
So, we’re in the midst of a wild, stressful summer. This wild, stressful summer is after a wild, stressful school year. When we head back to school, we’re all going to be a little frazzled, very uncertain, and overall just more stressed than we already ALWAYS are during back to school season. You
This captivating and informative Student Attendance Poster is designed to highlight the importance of regular attendance for students. With its striking visuals and compelling message, it serves as a powerful reminder of the direct correlation between attendance and academic success. The poster emphasizes that every day counts and encourages students to prioritize their education by showing up consistently. Displayed prominently in classrooms, hallways, or student gathering areas, this poster acts as a visual motivator, inspiring students to maintain excellent attendance records. Printed on high-quality, heavy cardstock with a protective UV coating or on high-quality, peel and stick, non-permanent vinyl.
See how to change school culture by investing in leadership with habits. Read on to see how you can ignite a flame in your staff and students.
BONUS extended episode! Join Jimmy Casas, Krysta DeBoer, Hope King, and Amber Teamann as they share a behind-the-scenes glimpse into schools that have reflected carefully on school culture and created systems that work. Learn practical, actionable tips for supporting kids and colleagues, winning over negative co-workers, creating change in toxic school environments even when no one else is … Continued
Figuring out how to motivate staff and increase staff morale can be tough. Here are 20 staff morale boosters to help school staff feel great!
Sometimes the simplest ideas bring the greatest rewards! Principal Susan Melbye did just that with her Positive Teacher Referral program at Nottoway ES.
Most people feel they are not appreciated, and plenty of students need help remembering to thank those who are putting in the extra time and effort to help them succeed. Setting up an appreciation station at your school is the perfect way to kill two birds with one stone. We're also using it as part ...
Reads: Are you in a 4S line? Straight, Silent, Smiling, Still This Educational Wall Decal will help ensure your elementary school students follow the rules with a fun and easy to understand reminder: "Are you in a 4S line?" The 4S line encourages proper conduct by having students stay Silent, Smiling, Still, and in a Straight line. A great reminder for students who are required to stand in line during class transitions. Easy to apply vinyl wall decals will appear painted on walls but removable when ready for a change. Order in over 80 colors to match your school or classroom decor. Many sizes to choose from! Educational wall decals from The Simple Stencil are the premium choice for school and classroom use. Built with high quality materials, this option from a trusted producer since 2002 provides unmatched quality and satisfaction guaranteed. Make the smart choice for your learning spaces today.
This resource is now complete and ready for you to use to implement the House System THIS YEAR! If you have been looking to implement the house system school wide or in your classroom, this resource has everything you will need to begin this culture changing process at your school. This resource will include: - Goals of the House System - Letters to students and parents - PD ideas and presentations for staff - Ideas for sorting staff and students - House expectations - The point system and tracking - House STARS (Head of House) Application - Ideas to pump up the excitement - House competition games - Four Houses: Ami, Uzwela, Quantum and Valor - Monthly character trait recognition awards and letters home - Yearlong Character Trait Curriculum - Weekly house meeting plans based on character traits - Community circle lesson plans for classroom based on the character trait of the month This resource is jammed packed full of easy to implement ideas, lessons and activities to get the house system successfully started at your school!
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Looking for high school rewards or middle school rewards to motivate students? Tired of finding reward ideas that are more applicable to elementary kids than your 8th, 9th, or 10th graders? No need to look any further. As a language teacher, I'm always searching for high school incentives to get my trickier classes to speak
*Note- Not every card has to have a reward. That is something you could explain to your students. After all, it is a lotto ticket.
If you read forums for teachers, job satisfaction surveys, or listen to conversation in the teachers’ lounge you will often hear a common theme in the complaints of teachers. Teachers who are unhappy feel unappreciated and unrecognized for their hard work. Although a raise would put a smile on teachers everywhere, this may not be possible with the current state of economics. Have you read Malcom Gladwell’s book, The Tipping Point? One of the examples he gives in his book is the NYC subway system. George L. Kelling was hired as a consultant in 1985 to test his broken windows theory. The city cleaned the subway system of graffiti. Graffiti was quickly cleaned any time it appeared. The theory was that small crimes lead to bigger crimes. Purging the subway of graffiti was the tipping point to make the NYC subway system safer. Small crimes lead to bigger crimes. I think a few negative comments can spread quicker than 48-hour flu in a school. Soon it seems like the entire staff is infected with negativ-itis. It is possible to make teachers, staff members, and co-workers of your school feel appreciated and recognized for their hard work. The best thing is the school climate doesn't have to be the responsibility of one person in the school. Do you think your co-workers are feeling a little stressed? Do you hear more snips and snarks than comments of appreciation? Have there been changes on your campus . . . new team members, administrators, curriculum, or expectations? If this sounds familiar, you could be the change agent at your school. Sometimes it is the administrator, team leaders, or Sunshine Committee than plans school climate and community building events. But, one thing I have found through the years. Everyone loves a helping hand. If you step up to the plate, you will have their undying gratitude. After a few community building events, you will have a happier place to work. So, it is a win-win for everyone. For whatever reason, I have always enjoyed planning these type of things. I know it is crazy, right?!! I have been on a social committee for my neighborhood homeowner association, a school's Sunshine Committee, and planned monthly luncheons for my daughter's middle school. Through all of these experiences, I have picked up a few tips and tricks that make putting on a luncheon for a large group a little easier. Food brings people together, it bonds them, it is just that simple. If at all possible it is best to plan the date of your luncheon on a day when everyone can eat lunch at the same time. Do not forget to include everyone in your school family like the custodial staff and secretaries. If you do plan the luncheon on a day when you have multiple lunch periods, set out fresh food each lunch period. I just added a new School Climate packet that includes what you see above. Each luncheon has a PDF that is "PRINT & GO" prefilled for your luncheon. There is also a blank signup in the EDITABLE file so you can personalize it to fit your needs. The sign is EDITABLE, too so you can add the date, time, and place. There are also notes (6 per page) so you can write little notes of support, encouragement, thank you, and give treats. There is room that you can write a note or attach a treat. Who doesn't love to get a little note in your mailbox? Some of these are colorful and some are black & white. Look for the Positive is a system where staff members recognize other staff members. This system could also be used with students. Staff members fill out a nomination about another staff member who is: ALL HEART: A person who is kind and helpful to others. ALL STAR: A person who shines at his or her job and goes beyond what is required. ALL SMILES: A person who has a positive attitude and a joy to be around. OUR TREASURE: A person who is worth his or her weight in gold. Prizes can be whatever you want. I made these signs to hang outside classrooms to recognize teachers. I bought the supplies at Hobby Lobby. At one of my schools, the prize was a front row parking spot. That was a very popular prize! If a luncheon seems like a bigger job than you want to tackle this year, I included monthly events that are still fun, but on a smaller scale. The signs are editable so you can add the date and time. Click HERE find out more plus get a FREEBIE in the preview file. Click HERE to check out the preview file. Sources to make my blog post graphics can be found HERE. Click HERE to read my blog's disclosure statement.
Teacher job satisfaction makes a difference in everything school-related and even affect student achievement. Here are some ideas to help keep it top notch.
It's everyone's "favorite" time of year...state testing! Well not really, but it does bring us one step closer to the end of the sch...
Promote kindness and good behavior in the classroom or workplace. These printed cards are a great handout for students and work for any grade level. Each card measures 4 1/4" tall x 5 1/2" wide. This listing is for ten cards - if more are require, please use the drop-down menu to purchase more packs. Your order will be shipped within 3-5 business days via USPS first class mail. Upgraded shipping is available at checkout. We only ship to the U.S. Would you prefer a printable version of this item? Click here: https://www.etsy.com/listing/948818751
In his new book, Building a Culture of Support: Strategies for School Leaders, educator and principal PJ Caposey offers school leaders three things: practical, down-to-earth advice for leading schools; concrete strategies in creating highly supportive school environments; and a compact approach to leadership that brings supporting staff, students, parents, and school community to the forefront. In one compact volume, Caposey offers principals four rules to guide them in building this culture of support. These rules include: 1. Support the vision, mission and goals. This is done through a process of defining and delineating a school’s current culture, aligning vision, mission, and goals, and monitoring the fidelity of school practices to each. Strategies Caposey offers to do these things include: 1) conducting a self-audit to assess the current school vision, mission, and goals, 2) engaging faculty in creating mission statements, 3) engaging faculty in visioning, 4) developing school improvement plans, 5) principal measures to support the vision, mission, and school improvement goals. Caposey offers school leaders seasoned strategies for engaging in developing and supporting a school’s vision, mission, and goals. 2. Support the professionals. Supporting a school’s professionals, according to Caposey, includes making expectations clear, having tough conversations, leading professional development, sharing leadership, fostering positive relationships, and engaging in fair but effective evaluations. In this book, he gives school principals some highly effective tools to use to support the professionals in a school. Some of these tools include: 1)Best Practices for Difficult Conversations, 2) Delegating Strategies, 3) Building and Maintaining Beneficial Relationships, and 4) Conducting Informal Observations and Effective Evaluations. Caposey offers a toolbox full of ideas to engage in supporting a building’s professionals. 3. Support the students. Support for students in a “highly supportive school culture” begins with the school leader engaging as instructional leader. It also includes transforming instruction, making it more rigorous and making it learner-focused. Caposey provides classroom management ideas and intervention strategies as well. Some of the strategies he suggests includes: 1) Defining the Curriculum, 2) Monitoring the Progress of Rigor Implementation, 3) Making Sure Policy Never Overrides Practice, 4) Student Engagement, and a host of other strategies designed to support students. 4. Support the community. Caposey points out a fourth rule in creating a highly supportive school culture involves doing things like making the school the center of pride in the community and engaging in effective communication with that community.To foster effective communication with the community, school leaders need to do things like establish rules at the beginning, maintain consistency, and engage community support for the school. In each chapter, Caposey walks through each rule, providing careful explanations and concrete strategies to engage in the implementation of each one. For example, Chapter 2 is devoted to rule 1, “Supporting the vision, mission, and goals.” Caposey writes, “By consciously starting with the end in mind, an effective principal can move to the forefront the things that should be truly important to a school and community---enacting the vision and mission of the school or district.” In other words, if you’re going to build a school that has supporting all of its constituents at the center, the vision, mission and goals are the starting point. This chapter provides school leaders with steps to take in support of the vision, mission and goals outlined in school improvement plans. It gives principals tools to conduct fidelity checks to see how the school is doing against its mission, vision and school improvement plans. In each of the subsequent chapters, Caposey tackles the question of how to build this culture of support with all the constituencies of a school. Building a Culture of Support: Strategies for School Leaders is a must-read book for school leaders who are looking for strategies to be supportive in today’s public education environment. For those new school leaders, this book is an opportunity to pick the brain of a seasoned, practicing school principal about transforming a school into a highly supportive one. For the veteran school principal, this book offers a clear opportunity to fine-tune and sharpen their leadership skills that foster highly effective and supportive schools for all. Building a Culture of Support: Strategies for School Leaders is an excellent addition to the 21st century administrator’s library.
Take bold steps to achieve both equitable learning opportunities and educational outcomes! If you're serious about making sure students of all backgrounds are on a level playing field, then it is time to start walking the equity talk. John Robert Browne II shows how Culturally Courageous Leadership can help you: Develop realistic, data-based plans for putting equity initiatives into action Work with teacher, parent, student, and community leaders to advance equity and excellence Empower staff and stakeholders through collaborative leadership Navigate the politics when addressing identity, race, culture, language, and poverty issues
Gold Medal Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week itinerary calendar! * All text is editable so make it read what you wish! This is a fun way to acknowledge all the hard work and commitment the teachers/staff have made this year! You can print and hang around the school, hand out to teachers and/or staff or upload to social media sites and email to let everyone know what's happening during the week. Want the matching set? Click the image below! ________________________________________________ FULL EDITING OPTIONS WITH TEMPLETT! TRY THE DEMO NOW - Click here . This is a digital product only, no physical item will be shipped or mailed to you. Designed for Printing in the following sizes: 8.5x11" 16x20" and 18x24" ________________________________________________ EDIT RIGHT IN YOUR BROWSER! Edit your files with Templett.com right after purchasing. * No special software download needed!! * Simple, Easy, Fast and Fun to use! * Edit All Text * Most Text color, font and size can all be changed! * Add your own images - including photos!! * Save as a high quality JPG or PDF file for easy printing at home or at photo labs/office supply stores WHAT YOU CANNOT EDIT: The artwork on the template is not editable, you cannot move, delete, change their colors or alter in anyway ________________________________________________ How Does It Work? It's such A SIMPLE PROCESS: • . Within 5-15 minutes (sometimes longer during peak business times) after placing an order for a Templett.com file, you'll be sent an email (from Templett.com) with an access link. This email is sent to the email address used to make the purchase. If you do not receive the link please be sure to check your spam or junk folders - you can also search for “Templett” Templett.com recommends using Google Chrome for best results while editing. Clicking the access link will take you to a page where you will need to confirm your account details and set a password for your account. 1. Once in, go to templates at the top left and click on it. 2. A small thumbnail of your template will appear 3. Click on that and your file will appear in the editing area. 4. After you are done editing save, and download (upper right corner) it gives you an option to download directly as a jpeg or pdf file. 5. Simply print at home or send off to the printer of your choice 6. If you want to use as an evite you can, it is not required to print your file! Simply download as a jpeg and upload to your email or social media/online sites of your choosing. Visit the Templett.com help center by clicking here Already a Templett user? Since you already have an account, anytime you purchase any Templett product from any seller you won't get an email anymore. All you need to do now is go to www.templett.com a few minutes after placing your order and login with your username and password and you will see the new file(s) there for you. ________________________________________________ Need to get your new file(s) printed? TidyLady Printables has partnered with Prints Of Love which offers fast, high quality, affordable and eco-friendly printing. They also offer free 2-3 day U.S. shipping and free envelopes! Simply follow this link to check them out:https://printsoflove.com/ref/tidylady-printables/ Prints Of Love will handle the rest! For every order you place, Prints of Love plants a tree in your name. It is their way of creating a net positive environmental impact with each order! They are proud to be an official Reforestation Partner with their friends at One Tree Planted. ________________________________________________ All site content, including files, images, video, and written content is the property of TidyLady Printables, and are protected under DMCA. Files are for PERSONAL USE ONLY. You may not copy, forward, share, re-sell or distribute the files. Mass production, file sharing and commercial use of these files are strictly prohibited. Copyright TidyLady Printables - All rights reserved [id:6885279,6885385,6885436]
Check out these CUTE printable sticky note templates designed just for teachers. Great idea for motivating students. Download your free Printable Teacher Sticky Notes now.
20 middle school routines and procedures to keep your students on the right track and out of trouble. Set your classroom up for success!
Say goodbye to those teacher blues! Boost the morale in your school with this list of ideas that are sure to bring some smiles!
Turn those blank walls into something worth looking at!
All of us need to feel appreciated every now and again. Why not tell your colleagues all the great things they are doing? Below is a WOW! Notebook that was created to boost morale and give each other a pat on the back. When a staff member receives the notebook, they read the wonderful message that someone wrote for them. They, in turn, write a note to another staff member to encourage, give a boost, or to just say how much they are appreciated. At the bottom of the page they write, "Don't forget to pass it on....." How awesome is it to receive an unexpected kind note?! Now go out there and spread the love!
Does your school have a Sunshine Committee? Or another way to help spread happiness to your staff throughout the year? I have always loved the Sunshine Committee at my school and have always appreciat
Pump up the spirit!
