With the nights drawing in, spirits can take a bit of a nosedive at this time of year, and although the festive season brings some much-needed sparkle to our winter months, for some people the extra workload overshadows much of the joy.
With a large percentage of those working in early years settings having young children of their own, the financial costs of Christmas plus the never-ending to-do list of Christmas-related tasks can leave staff feeling withdrawn and listless. But the good news is that many nursery managers are providing Christmas-themed, spirit-boosting incentives to help get everyone into the festive mood.
Most nurseries hold a version of the Christmas party as a nice way to bring the workforce together at the end of the year, but with not everyone celebrating Christmas, events need to be tailored to include these individuals. It can be a good idea to ask staff to put suggestions for an outing or activity they would like to do in a box, so everyone can vote on the most popular choices.
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