Educator Morale Resources

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The resources on this page have been compiled to help your school’s teacher morale, staff retention, sense of appreciation and recognition, and teamwork between Staffulty (staff + faculty). 

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Featured Educator Morale Resources

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Love: The Secret Ingredient

VIDEO

This free episode of The Green Room chronicles the stories of several educators as they bare their heart and soul.

Gold Star Project

ARTICLE

Invite students to write anonymous messages to Staffulty on gold stars and secretly hang the star in that Staffulty member’s work space.

Curbside Coffee

VIDEO

Show some sweet appreciation and gratitude to the people that set the tone for student’s school days: bus drivers!

Exclusive Educator Morale Resources

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The resources, ideas, articles and videos below help schools recognize, reward, reinforce and support educator morale, teacher appreciation and staff retention. Use the buttons below to immediately jump to the category you want to explore.

Recognition

Find initiatives, activities, videos and other resources for recognizing educators who are making a difference for students and fellow staff. 
Education

Education

This episode from The Harbor by Jostens with discussion prompts features educators sharing their “why.”
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Kudos Notepads

Kudos Notepads

These fun notepads make it easy to recognize staffulty for a specific action.
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Stafirsh Cards

Stafirsh Cards

Notecards that feature Jostens Renaissance’s favorite story – the Starfish.
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Honorary Diplomas

Honorary Diplomas

Graduating seniors give an honorary diploma to any teacher or staff member throughout their school experience who has made an impact on their education.
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Tireless Staffulty

Tireless Staffulty

Recognize a staff member each month for tireless efforts with a easy traveling award.
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Share the Love

Share the Love

When this principal receives a compliment about a teacher, he passes it along.
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Paper Plate Awards

Paper Plate Awards

Recognize Staffulty by having students create these inexpensive personalized awards.
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Teacher Rock!

Teacher Rock!

Involve teachers in recognizing each other, and make it fun while doing this simple and effective recognition.
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Positivity Grams

Positivity Grams

Spread positivity within the Staffulty by encouraging everyone to write notes of encouragement to each other and hand delivering them.
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Sweet Notes of Appreciation

Sweet Notes of Appreciation

Spread positivity within the Staffulty by encouraging everyone to write notes of encouragement to each other and hand delivering them.
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Custodian Appreciation Display

Custodian Appreciation Display

Display a photo of each member with “This school is professionally maintained by ______” on the frame and hang to create a hallway of custodian appreciation.
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Staffulty Appreciation Tailgate & Football Game

Staffulty Appreciation Tailgate & Football Game

Host a Staffulty Appreciation Tailgate and Football Game to celebrate the hard work of your school’s Staffulty members who make meaningful connections with student-athletes.
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Heart Attack

Heart Attack

Have students give your Staffulty a heart attack – notes of appreciation on paper hearts that are taped on the recipient’s door, desk or other work area!
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Reward

Find initiatives, activities, videos and other resources for strategically rewarding educators to boost morale.
Room Service

Room Service

Have Staffulty members complete Room Service Cards, then organize students to knock on their classroom doors to deliver treats and drinks in a “room service” style.
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Fizzy Fun Friday

Fizzy Fun Friday

Reward your Staffulty by stocking the fridge in the staff room with a variety of sodas on any Friday – just because!
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Secret Staffulty Dress Up Day

Secret Staffulty Dress Up Day

Reinforce a sense of fun and camaraderie by having the entire Staffulty dress in an unexpected way on a designated day.
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Stick It To 'Em

Stick It To 'Em

Encourage relationships between new and veteran Staffulty with this welcome-to-the-team activity.
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Teacher Appreciation Popcorn Cart

Teacher Appreciation Popcorn Cart

Fill up a cart with bags of popcorn (along with seasonings) to surprise your teachers anytime they deserve a little reward for the work they do for students.
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Day Maker Mousepad

Day Maker Mousepad

Show staff their hard work filling many roles is seen and appreciated
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Making a Difference Magnets

Making a Difference Magnets

A visible statement of appreciation and shared commitment.
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Teacher Appreciation Buttons

Teacher Appreciation Buttons

Small, wearable pieces to show off the pride of being a teacher.
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Bring Your Own Banana

Bring Your Own Banana

Add a little fun to your next meeting with this easy to do surprise banana split bar.
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Name That Song

Name That Song

Staffulty (staff + faculty) are encouraged to identify a song and be one of the first to Name That Song for a prize.
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Welcome Back Staff Packs

Welcome Back Staff Packs

Welcome back school staff, both new and returning, by creating gift bags with your Renaissance students and gifting to each Staffulty member before the new school year.
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Duck, Duck, Give It Up

Duck, Duck, Give It Up

Build relationships between your Staffulty members with this game that gets them to interract with eachother all over campus.
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Reinforce

Find initiatives, activities, videos and other resources that reinforce teachers’ goal to make a difference for students.
A Test Score Does Not Define You

A Test Score Does Not Define You

This episode of The Green Room professional development series talks about taking your game to the next level and becoming the best version of you in order to reach your students.
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Positivity Pit Stop

Positivity Pit Stop

Create a quick, positive prompt of reflection for Staffulty as they start their day.
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Gratitude

Gratitude

In this episode of The Harbor by Jostens, Mike encourages students to consider the time and energy devoted to helping students get to the finish line.
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Mentorship

Mentorship

In this episode of The Harbor by Jostens, Mike provides content relevant to building a culture of mentorship for educators.
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How to be a Rock Star Educator

How to be a Rock Star Educator

This episode of The Green Room professional development series talks about taking your game to the next level and becoming the best version of you in order to reach your students.
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The Legends Never Make It

The Legends Never Make It

This episode of The Green Room professional development series details ways that you can continue to grow and evolve as an educator..
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Staff Team Building Ideas

Staff Team Building Ideas

Whether you need to take your school from ‘fragmented to family’ or you are simply looking for ways to strengthen the unification you already have, this episode of The Green Room is full of ideas just for you!
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Welcoming New Teachers

Welcoming New Teachers

In this episode of The Green Room professional learning series, learn from some of the best in education about how they create fun, personalized-learning experiences without the chaos.
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Seeking Growth

Seeking Growth

In this episode of Courageous Conversations, educators share their favorite resources that have helped them grow professionally and personally
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``People Will Never Forget`` poster

``People Will Never Forget`` poster

This quote from Maya Angelou reminds educators (and students) of their long-term impact.
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Starfish Pin & Bookmark

Starfish Pin & Bookmark

Gift a small, daily reminder about making a difference to “that one” with this pin and bookmark featuring the story of “The Starfish”
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What Makes Them A Gift

What Makes Them A Gift

Hang decorated folders on a bulletin board with each Staffulty member’s name on it and encourage them to write notes to each other about “what makes them a gift” to your school community.
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Staffulty Commitment Wall

Staffulty Commitment Wall

A mural with positive messaging and Staffulty signatures that reinforces their shared commitment.
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