With Covid, learning in person, virtual teaching, and all that's in between-teachers are really bogged down and burned out. Administrators have their struggles, too. Why not think of a way to support one another? Specifically, admins supporting, inspiring and encouraging their teachers online and in-person. Here are some simple ways school administrators can support their teachers, recognize their efforts, and help boost morale around their schools.
Staff Awards
At staff meetings have teachers nominate one another for fun awards. This could be a great way to build community among teachers and staff members, while also helping staff members recognize one another and the unique traits and talents that they bring to their school. As an administrator, you can also award these certificates yourself and leave them in teachers' boxes or send out an email to your staff with a list of the recipients. You can change it up each month and award different grade levels, or just give quarterly awards making sure all staff and teachers are recognized. You can find these End of the Year Superlative Certificates here.
Bag of Goodies
Surprise your teachers with bags of goodies. Simple treats like chocolate, pens, whiteboard markers, sticky notes, and even water or hand lotion. Top it off by attaching a handwritten note on the bag and recognizing your teachers' efforts. Be sure to download the free set of note cards here. These cute Funtastic Animal Tote Bags are the perfect addition to any teacher's bag collection.
Staff Encouraging Staff
As an administrator, you can use these You're the Best Classmate notepads and have teachers and staff write notes to each other. Give each teacher and/or staff member a notepad and encourage them to write at least three notes per month and put the note in the teacher's mailbox. These are sure to help boost morale and confidence during the school year. Plus, it's a simple and kind gesture.
Purposeful Walk-throughs
Administrators walk through classrooms frequently. Teachers love and appreciate positive feedback and comment about what administrators see while they're in their classrooms. You can use these Award Mini Buttons, Llama Pens, Positive Award Ribbons, Motivational Rubber Ducks and Superhero Notepads to share with teachers what you saw, what you loved, and what you noticed. A kind word and acknowledgment of a teacher's passion and work can go a long way in making a teacher feel valued, appreciated, and worthy. Download and attach these Free Printable Note Cards to those prizes.
When administrators recognize their teachers and staff it can improve morale and help teachers feel more valued and appreciated. When teachers feel valued and recognized for their hard work, it creates a culture of positivity, achievement and success.
