Why this is important:
Taking time to celebrate success stories keeps staff members motivated and focused on the positive impact they are making. Celebration nourishes self-esteem. It helps frame challenges as opportunities for growth.

Recommendations:

• At the beginning of each staff meeting, ask a few staff members to share a recent success story.
• Host a monthly coffee for families, and help them celebrate children’s wonderful work in the outdoor classroom.
• Highlight great teacher moments in weekly staff messages and in family communications.
• Post documentation of significant moments in areas that are visible.