What's the buzz?

Everyone at Allen Brook School is all a "buzz" over small black and gold glittery pom poms! As children exhibit behaviors that fall within our 3 school rules, be kind - be safe - be responsible, they receive a warm buzzy. Golden buzzies are reserved for targeted areas in the school which at this point in time is the playground. Each classroom has a "honey jar" that is used to collect the warm buzzies and golden buzzies. When a jar becomes full it is emptied into the large "bee hive" in the main office. Each time we empty the jar we celebrate as a class (extra recess, group game, lollipops, free choice). The entire school worked together to fill the"bee hive" which resulted in a "Swarm Party"! Everyone in the school made crowns, we all gathered in the gym early one morning and sang songs together led by Mr. Bolger on guitar and Mrs. TH at the microphone.
The positive effect these small pom poms have had on our school is quite astounding. The children are proud to receive them, love being publicly recognized, and most importantly have a clear set of expectations that are consistent throughout the school.