Motivational Stampers for Teachers
A self-inking rubber stamp might be the perfect addition to your toolkit. With 65% of the UK population being visual learners, it's clear that colours, shapes, and words make an impact. Our stampers feature designs that are popular with educators, but if you'd prefer something unique, you can upload your design and choose your preferred ink colour. If you’re ready to find the perfect stamper, click here to explore our options. In this blog, we’ll dive into the importance of selecting motivational phrases, the psychology behind colour choices, and fun, creative ways to make the most of your stamper.
Motivational Phrases: Small Words, Big Impact
Self-esteem, resilience, and emotional development are essential for learning. Motivational phrases can be a powerful tool to support this, helping children stay focused on their goals and tackle challenges with confidence. Research from the Education Endowment Foundation shows that encouraging a growth mindset, where students believe intelligence can be developed through effort, boosts academic performance and resilience.
Now let’s be honest, sometimes students need more than just a nod or a quick “well done.” A stamp with a positive message makes praise stick—literally. A simple “Awesome,” “Fantastic,” or “Well done” can reinforce effort and consistency, while visual symbols like a thumbs-up ensure every student, including those with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities, gets the encouragement they deserve.
Because let’s face it, not every student is going to hear your praise when they’re already thinking about what’s for lunch. But a physical stamp? That’s proof they can take home.
Speed Up Marking with Ready-to-Use Stamps
Marking is important, but it can also be relentless. A set of frequently used phrases for assessments can help pupils and parents understand progress at a glance, without you having to write the same thing 100 times.
Some tried-and-tested favourites include:
- “Today I read with an adult”
- “Objective achieved”
- “My next steps”
Not only do these keep feedback clear and consistent, but they also add a bit of personality, especially helpful when you're on jotter number 20 and struggling to think of a kind way to say "Almost there, but you forgot half the homework."
Bonus tip: Colour-coordinating your feedback stamps helps students quickly spot key information.
Colour Psychology: Why Ink Choice Matters
We all know the debate over marking colours (we won’t name names, but some were definitely droned on about in training sessions). The truth is colours affect how feedback is received. Teachers, advertisers, and designers have been using colour psychology for years, so why shouldn’t marking get the same treatment?
Here’s a quick guide to making your stamps work with student emotions:
- Blue: Calming and professional—great for constructive feedback.
- Yellow: Positive and uplifting—perfect for encouragement.
- Green: Associated with growth and progress—ideal for next steps.
We put together a handy colour-marking graphic, feel free to right-click and download! We’ve focused on the positives, but it’s clear why certain colours are more effective at creating a sense of calm and motivation in students. Now we know you can go to other teacher websites and purchase stamps but what makes SuperStickers a little bit different from the competition is that our stamp bodies match the ink colour inside, another time saver, no need to search through all your stamps when the body colour matches the marking ink.
Creative Uses for Stampers Beyond Marking
Stampers aren’t just for marking books—here are some out-of-the-box ways to use them in the classroom:
Positivity Chain: Stamp motivational phrases onto paper loops to create a classroom positivity chain. When students feel stuck, they can look up and find a reassuring message.
Word Linking Games: Use stamps to create words on separate pieces of paper. Students can work in groups to connect words into full sentences—great for literacy and language learning.
Decorate & Design: Use stampers to add fun elements to student projects. A triangle stamp can become stars on a reward chart or seasonal decorations for classroom displays.
Maths Challenges: Turn shape stamps into visual math’s aids for counting, fractions and problem-solving activities.
Personalised Stamps for Every Need
Want something unique? We offer personalised stampers to suit every teacher’s needs, including:
School logos, badges and emblems
Headteacher awards & official seals
Personalised stampers and language presets for MFL teachers
Ready to Find Your Perfect Stamper?
Browse our range of motivational classroom stampers and bring fun, efficiency and encouragement to your marking today!
If you’re looking to build in small moments of joy or encouragement—whether for your pupils or yourself—use code WELLBEING for 20% off until the end of August. No pressure, just a little support if you need it.
