Teacher morale

Teacher morale is an important part of the school community. Teachers are unique, we are used to fending for ourselves, and pulling ourselves out of even the deepest of funks. This doesn't mean we don't like a little morale booster from time to time.

I've been especially focused this school year on finding ways to boost teacher / staff morale in my building. The last few years have been incredibly stressful, to say the least, and with so many new teachers coming into my building I knew it would be important to try to build a positive, supportive work environment with my colleagues if I was going to avoid being completely miserable this year. I have taken on a few different projects to that end already this year, but the one that has…

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For the past two years, I have worked in two different school systems that have maintained positive morale during pandemic teaching.

Teacher morale is an important part of the school community. Teachers are unique, we are used to fending for ourselves, and pulling ourselves out of even the deepest of funks. This doesn't mean we don't like a little morale booster from time to time.

I posted about a Staff Easter Egg hunt on Instagram and many people were interested in how it worked. I don't have too many details but I will share what we plan to do in case you want to do something like this at your school! First step, get approval. We don't have a morale/sunshine committee (we are tiny!) and I know I have seen this idea somewhere....maybe not a staff one...but workplace nonetheless. I asked my principal if this is something we could do this year and I would just take…

Absolutely! Teaching is personal and teachers pour themselves into what they do. If teachers' morale is at the forefront students benefit...

Sticker time!

I posted about a Staff Easter Egg hunt on Instagram and many people were interested in how it worked. I don't have too many details but I will share what we plan to do in case you want to do something like this at your school! First step, get approval. We don't have a morale/sunshine committee (we are tiny!) and I know I have seen this idea somewhere....maybe not a staff one...but workplace nonetheless. I asked my principal if this is something we could do this year and I would just take…

There’s no doubt about it: teaching can be a tough gig. There are so many responsibilities and demands that come with the job. In addition to the actual daily teaching aspect of our job (which, in and of itself is a heavy load), teachers must also pull their weight as a grade level team mate...

Ashlyn Ellsworth on Instagram: "I have one more way to say thank you to the teachers and staff members you work with! ☀️❤️☀️ The Staff Sunshine Gram is a fun way to spread some happiness one staff member at a time. Comment “SUNSHINE” and I’ll send you the 🔗 today! #teachers #staffappreciation #teachersofinstagram #teacherappreciation #teachersfollowteachers"

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Teacher Self-Care Bingo There's so much going on this time of year! With all you have to take care of, are you making time to take care of yourself, too? To inspire some you-time, your fellow educators collaborated on this Self-Care Bingo board! Download a printable version here – or

Celebrate the end of the year with your staff with teacher superlatives awards! A digital version is also included so you can edit and share directly on Google. #instructionalcoach #icoachteachers #principalsfollowprincipals #staffmoraleboost #elementarymathcoach