What are Boroda Bucks?

Boroda Bucks are the hot new currency in Molin art classes.  About half way through the year, it became apparent that, while class-wide behavioral motivators are great, its also nice to give individual students a pat on the back, too.  At the beginning of each class, I tell the students how many Boroda Bucks are in play for the day (usually between 3-6).

Boroda Bucks are awarded for being an outstanding student- for example working hard in the midst of a unfocused table, or for being a great helper to a fellow student who is struggling, or for remembering lots of information about the artists we're studying, or for making great personal strides in their art making process.

The whole class is still working to earn "Choice Art Days" between each project, so all of my great students can see their progress towards their collective goal, but a few lucky people get the Buck for the day.  I'm happy to add that its always hard to decided who gets the extra recognition, and I love to let my students know that.
At the end of class every day, the Boroda Buck recipients update their name/Boroda Buck tally on our running list. Boroda Bucks can be spent during choice day to use special art materials, or can be saved until the end of the year to earn a choice from the grab bag.