Looking Forward to MORE Monday Mornings
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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
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
Additional materials
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
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
Additional materials
Reviews
Looking Forward to MORE Monday Mornings
How to Drive Your Colleagues Happy!
May 2007 | 224 pages | Corwin
| Format | Published Date | ISBN | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paperback | 28/04/2023 | 9781412942195 | $39.95 |
| Hardcover | 27/02/2023 | 9781412942188 | $90.95 |
| Lifetime | 30/09/2024 | 9781452294292 | $36.00 |
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.
Table Of 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