We know what it’s like: deadlines, missing pictures, lots of stress. Sometimes it’s so overwhelming that production seems to come to a standstill. So how do you keep your students going through even the toughest circumstances? First, appoint a staff social director, and then try these methods of motivation:
- Celebrate staff birthdays and 1/2 birthdays (for those born during the summer months.)
- Institute a “Staffer of the Month” award with a small token of recognition: a crown or sceptor for the day, a Staffer of the Month certificate, and a perpetual plaque or poster on the wall. Throw in a cake, cupcakes, doughnuts or cookies, and you’ve got a great 10 minute celebration!
- Plan a theme (think The 80’s, Pirates, Disney, Valentine’s Day) for each deadline week or deadline work night.
- Decorate the room, have students bring theme-related food, and play a mixed CD of theme-related music. You’ll be surprised at how much work gets accomplished when fun is in the air!
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Hello,
I am enjoying your website and seeing some valuable help for our yearbook next year. I also like the concise and very creative “A to Z postcards”. Is it possible to get a “set” of them ? I can download a copy of some of them, but cannot find the link suggested to get them. The “M” only partially opens. Thanks for your help.
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Hi,
I’m also looking for the link to download these but can’t find it. I did email 2 years ago but never received a reply.
Thanks
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