Staff Shoutouts to Boost Morale
A set of six sentence-starter cards for quick, specific recognition.
1-2 min per card
Staff Joy Wall
A simple display where your team shares favorite books, shows, and feel-good picks.
Joann Thurlow
Create a display wall where staff share the little things getting them through: favorite podcasts, books, shows, weekend plans, and more. It's a simple, visual way to spark connection and support staff wellbeing all month long.
Why try it
Give staff an easy, low-pressure way to share what's bringing them energy and joy right now. A shared display like this opens up conversation between staff who might not otherwise cross paths, and it gives everyone a quick reminder that they're part of a team.
What's included
Browse the printables included with this resource.
Things you'll need
Printed posters
Sticky notes
Instructions
1
Choose your prompts
Pick the categories that will resonate most with your team from the included printables, such as "Podcasts I am listening to," "Books I am reading," or "A recent little win." Print and prep the headings for your display.
2
Set up the wall
Hang one piece of chart paper, poster, or giant sticky note under each printed heading on a bulletin board, hallway wall, or lounge space where staff can easily stop by and add their answers.
3
Invite your team
Let staff know the wall is up and where to find it. Invite them to add their answers under any heading whenever they'd like.
Activity variations
Adapt to fit your school's vibe, budget, and setting.
Staff meeting version
Print the headings and tape them up around the meeting room. Give staff 5-10 minutes to walk around, jot down their answers, and chat in small groups about what they shared.
Digital joy wall
Create a shared document or slideshow where staff can add their answers from their own devices, then display it on a screen in the staff lounge.
Go deeper
Additional tips for running this resource.
Leader Tip #1
Keep it up as long as your team needs
Leave the wall up for a week, a month, or all year, whatever fits your team.
Leader Tip #2
Rotate the categories
Swap in new prompts every few weeks to keep the wall fresh and give staff a reason to stop by again.
Leader Tip #3
Highlight a favorite
Read a few responses out loud at a staff meeting or in a newsletter to keep the momentum going.
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.
Joann Thurlow
Gifted and Talented Teacher
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