3 pages of the BookNook Motivation Playbook printed and displayed on a bright blue background surrounded by sticky notes with motivational phrases.

BookNook – Motivation Playbook

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Playbook with actionable, flexible strategies and creative ideas to build a motivating tutoring environment, recognize student and staff efforts, and boost engagement in your BookNook program.

This playbook is a flexible resource designed for you to “choose your own adventure.” You do not need to implement every idea at once.

Instead, use these sections to build a custom motivation plan that builds upon your site’s unique culture and capacity.

How to Use this Resource

Audit Your Goals: Start with Milestones & Earnings to identify which student behaviors you want to prioritize. This might include attendance, session engagement, or specific learning goals.
Pick Your Rewards: Browse the Student Recognition menus to find a mix of no-cost and low-cost incentives that resonate with your students.
Establish a Rhythm: Use the Cadence and Timing section to decide how often you will celebrate. You can choose anything from daily shout-outs to monthly milestone events.
Engage the Support Team: Check the Staff Recognition and Caregiver Connection sections for simple ways to keep staff and families engaged.
Showcase the Impact: Utilize Visibility & Tracking strategies to make success tangible so students can see the direct results of their hard work in real time.

Family Engagement

Involve caregivers in your motivation plan through consistent communication and student shout-outs. This playbook includes a full page of Caregiver Connection strategies, like “Live in Action” snapshots and communication ideas, to keep families in the loop and invested in student success.

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