12 teacher appreciation ideas 

Free Teacher Appreciation Calendar With 12 Months of Staff Appreciation Ideas

Showing appreciation for your staff doesn’t have to be complicated, expensive, or time-consuming.

This free teacher appreciation calendar gives child care directors a full year of simple staff appreciation ideas designed to strengthen team culture and make staff feel valued throughout the year.
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From team-building ideas to seasonal celebrations, these ideas help make staff appreciation more manageable throughout the year

Preview of the Free Teacher appreciation calendar Guide with ideas listed by month

No cost and low cost- Ideas to fit every budget!

 January: Hot Cocoa Bar or New Years Inspiration Board

 April: Spring Refresh: Fresh Flowers or Self Care Kit

 November: Gratitude Board or Pie Giveaway

A full year of easy staff appreciation ideas to help child care teams feel recognized, supported, and valued

12 Months of Ideas
Never wonder what to do for your staff again. Get simple appreciation ideas for every month of the year.
Keep Appreciation Simple
You don't have to spend a bunch of money! These ideas are easy to plan and realistic for child care programs.
Build a Stronger Team
Use these ideas throughout the year to help your staff feel valued, connected, and part of a team.

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Meet Your Trainer

Hi, I'm Kelly
A licensed Speech Language Pathologist, Early Intervention Specialist, Child Care Trainer, and Former Family Child Care Owner

I work alongside teachers every day caring for children with developmental delays, feeding challenges, speech and language disorders, and more.

I kept hearing the same thing: "Our trainings don't teach us this." So I created trainings that do! 

No fluff. Just practical strategies designed to fit naturally into everyday routines with infants, toddlers, and preschoolers
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