We Speak Yearbook
You can feel it. It’s almost here. You can almost see it. You can even almost smell it. Summer! But wait…here are 5 yearbook end of the year to-dos before the last bell rings. 1. HAVE A PARTY Celebrate and welcome your newly selected yearbook staff members at an introductory meeting/party where you can… [Continue Reading]
March is the month of leprechauns and NCAA basketball madness, but this can be a month of yearbook madness as well. Here are some tips to avoid the craziness of those final days leading up to your final yearbook deadline. 1. Look over your ladder for “holes”–school events that maybe didn’t happen or were… [Continue Reading]
‘Tis the season to be jolly…and yerdy! So we thought we’d share 5 Yearbook Holiday party ideas for your yearbook class. Now, anyone who knows us knows how much we like a great party resplendent with decorations, yummy food and (especially) reindeer games. So, we do recommend a big yerdy celebration, but this year, we… [Continue Reading]
And…we’re off! It’s a new year, with some new students and a new book. Here are some things to do the first week of yearbook class that are both fun and educational. 1. Establish Expectations: Review class requirements, grading policies, any planned staff work nights/weekends and the importance of making deadlines. 2. Share Information: Complete… [Continue Reading]
Where do you get your yearbook video ideas? Since many schools are now using video morning announcements for marketing the books, don’t let it end there. Now is the perfect time to create something that will get your student body excited about yearbook delivery AND share important information. Here’s a cute spot from one of… [Continue Reading]
Yep. First there were the projects. Then there were the activities for a smooth transition into next year. And just to make sure we’ve covered everything, here are just a few more things you can do before the year ends. 1. HAVE A BANQUET Celebrate your hard work by planning a yearbook banquet. Organize small… [Continue Reading]
So, the book is done and you’ve assigned a project to keep their skills up, but still need some year end yearbook ideas? We think this year’s staff can help make next year the best ever by working on activities that help you plan ahead and create a sense of legacy. Building up a sense… [Continue Reading]
Congratulations! All the pages are submitted. All the proofs are returned. The yearbook is finished-what now? Here are 15 constructive and educational things you can do right now with your students to round out the final grading period. Today we’re focusing on creative and productive yearbook-based projects. 1. GRAPHICS NOTEBOOK Students should look through magazines… [Continue Reading]
Ho Ho Ho. Happy Holidays! That’s the goal anyway, right? Happy, unstressful holidays, despite the fact that you’re smack dab in the middle of producing the best yearbook ever. So, here’s a checklist of things to get out of the way now so you don’t panic when you’re up to your chin in wrapping paper… [Continue Reading]
Your first deadline of the year (regardless if it is your first year or your tenth year advising) always feels like you are navigating a stormy sea. Below are 5 things that you should have done and 5 things you still need to do to make sure you sail smoothly through your first deadline. Five… [Continue Reading]
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