Celebrate to Motivate

The Art of Inspiring Students, Staff, and the School Community (The power of celebration in schools)

Shawn Creswell, Katy Sue Traicoff

• Publisher: Solution Tree Press
• Year: 2025
• eBook ISBN: 9781962188869
• Edition: 1
• Topic: Education
• Subtopic: Education General

Celebrations enrich the lives of students, staff members, and school communities. The authors provide powerful, compelling stories; proven strategies; and practical tools for embedding celebration into school culture. Drawing on insights from schools and districts, this book empowers K–12 teachers and administrators to create a celebratory environment that inspires educators, motivates student learning, and actively engages the entire school community.

K–12 teachers and administrators can use this book to:

• Gauge the impact of celebration practices through reflections and surveys
• Develop daily classroom rituals to recognize individual accomplishments
• Plan yearly schoolwide events to mark community achievements and successes
• Inspire continued improvement and excellence through regular celebratory practices
• Unite students, staff, and family in supportive community networks of mutual celebration

Contents:
Introduction
Chapter 1: A Culture of Celebration
Chapter 2: Celebrate to Motivate Students
Chapter 3: Celebrate to Motivate Staff
Chapter 4: Celebrate to Motivate the Community
Epilogue
References and Resources
Index

Table of contents

• Cover Page
• Title Page
• Copyright
• Dedication
• Acknowledgments
• Table of Contents
• About the Authors
• Introduction
• 1 A Culture of Celebration
• 2 Celebrate to Motivate Students
• 3 Celebrate to Motivate Staff
• 4 Celebrate to Motivate the Community
• Epilogue
• References and Resources
• Index