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Help Boost Your School Spirit...
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Whatever you call them... they are often used with school themes to help boost school spirit.
Motivational quotes come in many forms... and that's good because each of us is inspired by different things.
Inspiration can be used to motivate us... and vice versa... motivation can be used to inspire us.
"Do all the good you can, by all the means you can, in all the ways you can, in all the places you can, at all the times you can, to all the people you can, as long as ever you can...." John Wesley
One body of thought suggests motivation and inspiration are often confused. Following this line of thinking we'd need inspiration in order to become truely motivated.
We won't argue the relevance of inspiration to motivation... and consequently I'll use them interchangeably.
But do remember...
Motivational quotes, inspirational quotes, teacher quotes, famous quotes etc... can all be used to help your school promote school spirit.
When you combine the display of motivational quotes with your school colors and school theme logos... you have lit the fuse and school spirit sparks really start flying...
"Creativity is a type of learning process where the teacher and pupil are located in the same individual...." Arthur koestler
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This is where motivational quotes and school themes can come together. Choosing the right combination is a surefire way to build character, inspire, and motivate students and staff.
"If you think you can, you can. And if you think you can't, you're right."
But how exactly does one choose the "right" motivational quote or inspirational quote?
(I knew you were thinking that)
The first order of business is theme selection. Remember, themes are ideas in motion. You add creatvite thought about your "unique" school culture to my theme templates and BOOM !
For this example I've chosen one of my personal theme favorites... "T.W.I.S.T." (Teamwork Will Inspire Students & Teachers)
"T.W.I.S.T" can be all about building relationships and working as a team in a positive learning environment. Now it's time to choose our motivational quote or inspirational quote.
And here's one choice...
Consider the following quote by Henry Ford...
"Coming together is a beginning, Keeping together is progress, Working together is success."
Can you see how these words blend perfectly with the spirit of our TWIST theme?
As simple as it may seem, the right motivational quote, inspirational quote or words of wisdom can have a tremendous impact on your students.
The first thing a motivational quote will do...is get them thinking. (Capitalize on this moment, and have them share their thoughts)
This is also a good time to re-enforce the benefits of your theme, by showing it's relevance to your inspirational quote.
The next thing your quote can accomplish is inspire your students to positive actions...
"Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you didn't do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover...." Mark Twain
And this is where you begin to see real results!
"Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm....." Ralph Waldo Emerson
Before we move on, there's one more thing about motivational quotes or inspirational quotes that's worth mentioning.
Always make them as visible as possible.
Your quote should be displayed as a school spirit sign, or a more popular idea... a school spirit poster.
Place your signs in the hallways, in the cafeteria, in the gymnasium... you could place them anywhere, just as long as they can be seen by a majority of students and staff often throughout the school day.
And remember, your motivational quotes and your school theme go hand in hand.
Choose the right combination and you'll have your school showing spirit in no time at all.
And here's another of my favorite inspirational quotes.
"Don't walk in front of me, I may not follow Don't walk behind me, I may not lead Just walk beside me, and be my friend." - Anonymous
