What is FISH!?

FISH! is a method and a series of tools that help the leader present a new culture. It can be a new culture of collaboration. A new culture of service. A new leadership culture.

All Good School Years Begin with a Good Culture

What characterizes a school where both teachers and students thrive? It's not just about pedagogy and teaching materials – it's about culture.

A good culture creates an environment where teachers are engaged, students feel safe, and everyone works together towards common goals. When relationships are strong and respect is the focus, learning becomes a natural and motivating process.

FISH! FOR SCHOOLS offers a range of tools that help schools create this very culture. With FISH!, you can enhance staff enthusiasm, build stronger relationships with students, and establish a positive learning environment.

Why Culture Is Key to a Good School Year

A good start to the school year is crucial for a successful year. When teachers and students arrive with motivation and shared expectations, it becomes easier to create a learning environment characterized by joy, collaboration, and respect.

But culture doesn't arise on its own – it must be actively created.

A Strong Team of Teachers

Teachers who feel seen, valued, and motivated will automatically give their best. A good working environment with strong relationships among colleagues is the foundation for good teaching.

Tip: Start the school year with a workshop where the team works with the FISH! principles – it provides energy and a shared focus.

Students Who Feel Safe and Respected

When students experience a culture characterized by respect and trust, they become more open to learning. FISH! FOR SCHOOLS helps teachers build relationships with students so they feel included and motivated.

Practical exercise: Use FISH! exercises during class time to strengthen the community and create a good atmosphere.

A Classroom Culture That Promotes Learning

In a focused and positive classroom, students can better concentrate, collaborate, and engage in teaching.

FISH! in practice: Create class agreements based on the FISH! principles – e.g., "We choose our attitude" and "We make each other happy."

FISH! FOR SCHOOLS – Tools That Make a Difference

The FISH! philosophy is simple but powerful. It is based on four principles that can transform the school's working environment:

• Choose your attitude – Teachers and students can choose what energy they bring to teaching.
• Make them happy – Small actions can create big changes in the classroom environment.
• Be present – Teachers who are present build stronger relationships with their students.
• Play! – Learning becomes more fun and effective when we have room for creativity and engagement.

FISH! FOR SCHOOLS offers concrete tools that help schools implement these principles – for both teachers and students.

FISH! Train-the-Trainer – Become an Expert in FISH! at School

Do you want a lasting cultural change? Then it might be beneficial to train your own FISH! trainers.

With FISH! Train-the-Trainer, the school's key personnel get the tools they need to teach colleagues and students the FISH! philosophy. This means that the culture can be continued and developed year after year.

Read more about FISH! Train-the-Trainer HERE.

How to Get Started

Are you ready to start the school year with a strong and positive culture? FISH! FOR SCHOOLS gives you the tools you need.

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