- give a genuine compliment to at least 5 students today
- make cookies to put in the teacher's lounge
- surprise a co-worker with a soda and candy bar on their desk for their break
- offer to take a co-worker's recess duty one day
- surprise students with brand-new pencils that have your school's name on them
- use stickers when grading papers today
- focus on one student a week and do something to make them feel special
- flash a BIG smile to everyone you pass in the hallway
- leave the school secretary a note of appreciation on his or her desk
- be a secret santa during the holidays
- work in the concession stand at the next sporting event held at the school
- invest time in writing a grant for supplies for your school
- organize an appreciation dinner for the custodians
- invite a guest speaker to come in to speak with the students
These are just a few ideas, but feel free to add your suggestions in the comment area!
So, you seem to be a list kind of person... very cool list.
ReplyDeleteOne of my favorites is to acknowledge the support staff (custodians, cafeteria works, secretaries) with a big smile and to call them by name. It amazes me how many people in the school just don't acknowledge these folks unless they are in need of their services.
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