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
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.
Diane Hodges is the managing partner of Threshold Group, an educational consulting firm in San Diego. After 30+ years as an educator, she is sharing her insights through books and international speaking events. Her wit and humor have delighted audiences and readers everywhere. She has served as an executive director of career and technical education, director of instructional services, director of human resources, secondary principal, counselor, and instructor. She earned her doctorate from Michigan State University, has received twelve national and state awards, and is a best-selling author of eight books.