Complimented someone’s festive outfit Found a missing pen/pencil that you actually needed Let students share something they love about winter Brought a warm drink (coffee, cocoa, tea) Called/emailed a family with good news Completed one task you’ve been putting off Talked about winter break plans Class successfully followed directions the first time Posted learning targets/agenda clearly A student made you laugh Collaborated with a colleague on a lesson Took a photo in front of school decorations Displayed a winter decoration on your desk Submitted attendance on time all day Showed patience during a tough moment Shared your favorite winter movie or song with a colleague Gave students a winter- themed exit ticket Discussed the forecast with colleagues Ate a seasonal treat (peppermint, gingerbread, etc.) Helped hang or straighten winter decorations Held the door open while students rushed in from the cold Tried a new classroom strategy Attended or helped with a winter performance/event Used a snowflake, hot cocoa, or mitten emoji in your slides Used a “snowball toss” review activity Asked for help when you needed it Made a joke about the weather (“Layer up, it’s Colorado…”) Brought in a treat to share with colleagues Played a quick winter trivia question Brought a warm drink to school Put your feet up for 2 minutes Heard (or said) “I can’t believe it’s already December!” Updated grades before the deadline Saw a student’s winter- themed drawing Wore holiday socks or a festive accessory Did a winter- themed brain break Wore a cozy sweater Used a winter- themed mug Left work within contract time A student asked a thoughtful question Held the door for someone Finished your coffee while it was still warm (a miracle square!) Drank a full bottle of water during the day A student taught you something Took a moment to enjoy a sunrise or sunset Incorporated a snow or ice analogy into a lesson Helped a student or colleague problem- solve Took 5 minutes to breathe or stretch Helped a student get organized Helped a student find lost gloves/hat/etc. Noticed someone humming a winter song Printed something before the copier broke Cleaned one area of your workspace Started your car early or scraped ice off windows Spotted at least 3 students wearing shorts in 30-degree weather Wore winter boots or fuzzy socks Used a winter- themed warm-up or bell ringer Wore gloves, scarf, or earmuffs Shared a funny moment from class Had a smooth transition between activities Used a brain break or time- filler activity Attended a meeting on time (even in December!) Played winter or holiday music during planning Took a quick walk during planning Played holiday music during planning Participated in a winter spirit day Participated in a spirit day Greeted students at the door Gave a compliment to 3 students Did something kind for yourself after school Completed required paperwork early Brought in tissues or lotion to fight the dry air Gave specific positive feedback to 5 students Complimented someone’s festive outfit Found a missing pen/pencil that you actually needed Let students share something they love about winter Brought a warm drink (coffee, cocoa, tea) Called/emailed a family with good news Completed one task you’ve been putting off Talked about winter break plans Class successfully followed directions the first time Posted learning targets/agenda clearly A student made you laugh Collaborated with a colleague on a lesson Took a photo in front of school decorations Displayed a winter decoration on your desk Submitted attendance on time all day Showed patience during a tough moment Shared your favorite winter movie or song with a colleague Gave students a winter- themed exit ticket Discussed the forecast with colleagues Ate a seasonal treat (peppermint, gingerbread, etc.) Helped hang or straighten winter decorations Held the door open while students rushed in from the cold Tried a new classroom strategy Attended or helped with a winter performance/event Used a snowflake, hot cocoa, or mitten emoji in your slides Used a “snowball toss” review activity Asked for help when you needed it Made a joke about the weather (“Layer up, it’s Colorado…”) Brought in a treat to share with colleagues Played a quick winter trivia question Brought a warm drink to school Put your feet up for 2 minutes Heard (or said) “I can’t believe it’s already December!” Updated grades before the deadline Saw a student’s winter- themed drawing Wore holiday socks or a festive accessory Did a winter- themed brain break Wore a cozy sweater Used a winter- themed mug Left work within contract time A student asked a thoughtful question Held the door for someone Finished your coffee while it was still warm (a miracle square!) Drank a full bottle of water during the day A student taught you something Took a moment to enjoy a sunrise or sunset Incorporated a snow or ice analogy into a lesson Helped a student or colleague problem- solve Took 5 minutes to breathe or stretch Helped a student get organized Helped a student find lost gloves/hat/etc. Noticed someone humming a winter song Printed something before the copier broke Cleaned one area of your workspace Started your car early or scraped ice off windows Spotted at least 3 students wearing shorts in 30-degree weather Wore winter boots or fuzzy socks Used a winter- themed warm-up or bell ringer Wore gloves, scarf, or earmuffs Shared a funny moment from class Had a smooth transition between activities Used a brain break or time- filler activity Attended a meeting on time (even in December!) Played winter or holiday music during planning Took a quick walk during planning Played holiday music during planning Participated in a winter spirit day Participated in a spirit day Greeted students at the door Gave a compliment to 3 students Did something kind for yourself after school Completed required paperwork early Brought in tissues or lotion to fight the dry air Gave specific positive feedback to 5 students
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Complimented someone’s festive outfit
Found a missing pen/pencil that you actually needed
Let students share something they love about winter
Brought a warm drink (coffee, cocoa, tea)
Called/emailed a family with good news
Completed one task you’ve been putting off
Talked about winter break plans
Class successfully followed directions the first time
Posted learning targets/agenda clearly
A student made you laugh
Collaborated with a colleague on a lesson
Took a photo in front of school decorations
Displayed a winter decoration on your desk
Submitted attendance on time all day
Showed patience during a tough moment
Shared your favorite winter movie or song with a colleague
Gave students a winter-themed exit ticket
Discussed the forecast with colleagues
Ate a seasonal treat (peppermint, gingerbread, etc.)
Helped hang or straighten winter decorations
Held the door open while students rushed in from the cold
Tried a new classroom strategy
Attended or helped with a winter performance/event
Used a snowflake, hot cocoa, or mitten emoji in your slides
Used a “snowball toss” review activity
Asked for help when you needed it
Made a joke about the weather (“Layer up, it’s Colorado…”)
Brought in a treat to share with colleagues
Played a quick winter trivia question
Brought a warm drink to school
Put your feet up for 2 minutes
Heard (or said) “I can’t believe it’s already December!”
Updated grades before the deadline
Saw a student’s winter-themed drawing
Wore holiday socks or a festive accessory
Did a winter-themed brain break
Wore a cozy sweater
Used a winter-themed mug
Left work within contract time
A student asked a thoughtful question
Held the door for someone
Finished your coffee while it was still warm (a miracle square!)
Drank a full bottle of water during the day
A student taught you something
Took a moment to enjoy a sunrise or sunset
Incorporated a snow or ice analogy into a lesson
Helped a student or colleague problem-solve
Took 5 minutes to breathe or stretch
Helped a student get organized
Helped a student find lost gloves/hat/etc.
Noticed someone humming a winter song
Printed something before the copier broke
Cleaned one area of your workspace
Started your car early or scraped ice off windows
Spotted at least 3 students wearing shorts in 30-degree weather
Wore winter boots or fuzzy socks
Used a winter-themed warm-up or bell ringer
Wore gloves, scarf, or earmuffs
Shared a funny moment from class
Had a smooth transition between activities
Used a brain break or time-filler activity
Attended a meeting on time (even in December!)
Played winter or holiday music during planning
Took a quick walk during planning
Played holiday music during planning
Participated in a winter spirit day
Participated in a spirit day
Greeted students at the door
Gave a compliment to 3 students
Did something kind for yourself after school
Completed required paperwork early
Brought in tissues or lotion to fight the dry air
Gave specific positive feedback to 5 students
