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"I have all of Diane Hodges' books and refer to them every day for ideas and quotes. The books provide a wealth of information."
"A plethora of fun and exciting activities sure to bring a smile to even the grumpiest staff member's face."
"Hodges' book condenses great ideas into a useable package an new principal would appreciate! These ideas make maintaining a fun and positive climate in the school easy!"
"While inundated with administrivia and other tasks that seem to consume those of us in the trenches, on my desk will be this endearing, uplifting tome Hodges has put together! The numerous activities, ideas, and templates are easy to replicate and share with our staffs. The good things that abound in our classrooms will now be extended throughout the school, hallways and offices not excluded. This should be required summer reading for administrators, seasoned and neophyte, young and old. Two thumbs up from this educator!"
"My staff has so enjoyed the different activities and fun celebrations that I have religiously used over the past two years from Looking Forward to MORE Monday Mornings that they know I care deeply for them. Again, Hodges has created yet another success to help all of us enjoy our work more!"
"A wonderful resource for team building, climate uplifting, and fun-filled, goal-oriented ideas and activities for school families! I couldn't help making notes to myself along the margins of each page as I thought about each idea and how it might fit with our school. This is a great tool for supporting teamwork and collaboration as we focus on accomplishing our goals together"
"Thank you for collecting such wonderful team-building activities and putting them all in one resource."
"As with her other wonderful books, Hodges has written an astounding resource with brilliant ideas for welcoming back staff and activities to bring cohesiveness to our staffs. I have used her ideas in the past and my staff loved each one! I am thrilled to be planning a new year where I can incorporate some of these fresh new ideas! I am pumped just from reading them and am anxious to put them into action!"
"Wow, these ideas are the best yet. What I like best is that these ideas all come from real school experiences. Positive reinforcement and fun activities have made all the difference in the world with my staff."
"Hodges gives fresh, fun, and staff-friendly ideas to improve collaboration and school culture. This book goes hand in hand with one of Fullan's six secrets of change: love your employees. I love and use all of Hodges' books!"
"There are so many good ideas that it is hard to name just one or two as the best. I've used several, and every time I read this book, I find about ten more that I plan to put into action. Thanks for the great ideas that make work fun!"
"Inspires teachers and administrators to 'have a great day' through Hodges' collection of positive thoughts on how to have fun in the workplace! The book shares a wealth of creative ideas that all educators can share immediately with their faculty, staff, and parents. It will make new and aspiring principals better administrators."
"Hodges' books are always filled with wonderful ideas to use with the school staff. The books are an easy read and a great reference to keep on my office shelves. I go to them regularly when we are celebrating a holiday, special event, or when the teachers just need a little boost. Her suggestions have helped draw my staff closer as we laugh and celebrate together."
"Hodges highlights the importance of cultivating a positive school staff climate. In this age of high-stakes testing and increased accountability, administrators need to accentuate the positive to their staff whenever they have a chance. This book offers many fun and easy suggestions to praise, laugh, and celebrate as a staff together. I enjoyed reading this book for ideas that I could use immediately with my staff. The book also confirmed to me that my efforts toward yearly themes, notes of praise, and little positives that I try to offer my staff each day matter and should continue.
"Provides administrators with unique and doable ideas to get the school year off to an excellent start! Once again, Diane Hodges has compiled initiatives from schools all over the country into a valuable resource tool. Thank you!"
"Teachers, faculty, and staff members work inordinately hard for a simple does of appreciation. Diane Hodges sets forth a multitude of dynamic, refreshing, and investigative ideas that really allow you to get to know your team members. The book is packed with straightforward, immediate, useful initiatives that are perfect for letting your staff members know that you appreciate them on a regular basis. This is an easy, quick-read book that you will not want to be without!"
"What I love about Hodges' books is that they have ideas for every situation and every budget. Best of all, the ideas can be modified to work with any occasion."
"I love Diane Hodges' books! I own them all and use them regularly! Great ideas for motivating school personnel."
"I have been using Diane Hodges' ideas for four years now, and every one has been a hit. Keep those great ideas coming!"
"Wow! Once again, Hodges has inspired me! Her words in the first chapter really struck a chord with me. What a wake-up call to not only like what I do, but show appreciation to those who go above and beyond for this school. The ideas are refreshing and have stimulated me to put together a calendar of FUNdraisers for the entire school year!"
