The Development Corner

Looking for a quick back-to-school activity or something to play to build staff morale and have a quick laugh? Print off and use this teacher bingo template. Have teachers mingle with one another and sign in a box that is true for them. When someone gets five boxes in a row or four corners signed, they have earned a BINGO. Have a prize ready! You can also play the game until all teachers have all boxes signed. This is a fun back-to-school warm up or a great way to end the school year. All you

Internet memes are all over. This includes some great teacher memes! Engage teachers in a fun game creating teacher memes of their own. Divide teachers into teams of four to create memes for a series of 10 different images. Keep track of the score and award a great prize! This product is a Powerpoint slideshow that you can display. It includes instructions, so it is ready for your use.

It's that time of the year again!What time? The time that everyone needs a moment to come together, laugh, and have some fun. Do you remember playing charades as a kid? This game of charades is for teacher's only. How would your fellow teachers act out some of those favorite teacher buzz words? This comes with all of the instructions you will need to have a great time with other teachers. There are 26 different words that will help to display your staff's acting skills. All you need to do is pri

We are all in this together. Meaning, time to get back to school after quarantine! Regardless of how your school or staff development will look this fall, use this teacher quarantingo (teacher bingo) to help teachers reconnect after a different summer than they have had in a long time. This resource can be used virtually. How would you play this virtually: Send teacher quarantingo via email to teachers or introduce at a virtual staff meeting. Ask them to connect with other teachers to complete

Would you rather only be to use a fork or only be able to use a spoon? Would you rather live without the internet or live without AC and heating? Play this fun game to get everyone warmed up at your next staff meeting. This game is a fun and engaging way to start a great conversation and to build relationships with each other over fun and silly scenarios. There are 11 different scenarios, and each one is on it's own Powerpoint slide.

We find ways to recognize students, but do we find ways to recognize each other? Print these 9 compliment cards, cut them apart, and put them in your staff lounge. Take the time to remind each other why you matter and catch each other doing great things. These work for staff, but they could also be used for students. The cards include catchy sayings and fun clip art to accompany them.