Description
This book will provide educators with a wealth of ideas and activities that can be implemented in a school setting to promote appreciation, recognition, and fun in the work place. 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. 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
