Staff Shoutouts to Boost Morale
A set of six sentence-starter cards for quick, specific recognition.
1-2 min per card
A Drop in the Bucket
A personal spot for staff to collect encouragement and positivity notes.
Alissa Christensen
Give every staff member their own labeled bucket, then invite coworkers to drop in anonymous kind notes whenever they'd like. Each person can check their bucket any time for a quick boost.
Why try it
Give every staff member a personal spot to collect encouragement, not just a shared box that's easy to overlook. A bucket with their name on it means the kindness inside is meant for them specifically, so it's there to pull from the moment they need a lift.
What's included
Browse the printables included with this resource.
Things you'll need
A small bucket, jar, or box for each staff member
Name labels for each bucket
Raindrop templates, some blank and some with sentence starters
Instructions
1
Label a bucket for each staff member
Use the included name labels to set up a bucket for every staff member, then arrange them together in a shared spot like the staff lounge or workroom.
2
Introduce it to staff
Explain the idea at a staff meeting or in a memo: anyone can write a kind note on a raindrop and drop it in a coworker's bucket any time.
3
Keep it running
Encourage staff to check their own bucket regularly and add notes to others whenever they'd like.
Activity variations
Adapt to fit your school's vibe, budget, and setting.
Family and student version
Set up a shared bucket in the front office or a classroom so students and families can leave notes for staff too.
Grade-level or team buckets
For larger staffs, set up one bucket per grade level or department instead of one per person.
Go deeper
Additional tips for running this resource.
Leader Tip #1
Offer sentence starters
Use the raindrops with sentence starters for anyone unsure what to write.
Leader Tip #2
Feature a favorite
With permission, read one note aloud at a staff meeting each week to spotlight the kindness happening.
Leader tip #3
Restock often
Keep extra raindrop templates and pens nearby so staff can add a note whenever the mood strikes.
Built by Educators, for School Leaders
This resource was created in collaboration with passionate educators and school leaders who believe in the power of intentional connection.
Alissa Christensen
Head of Customer Success
Shoutouts
A teacher recognition program that runs itself.
Give teachers an opportunity to recognize their colleagues and collect them in your dashboard automatically. Easily print and share these encouraging words with your team.
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