I have made a Tree of Achievement for each classroom that I have taught in and they have brought an amazing boost in self esteem to the children involved.

The idea is that the teacher makes a display with a bare tree on a hillside or in a field, with a basket of brightly coloured leaves below it.

Every time a child works hard, or shows kindness, their name and what they have done is written on a leaf and put up in the tree.

The tree will often have a sign beneath it to inform visitors as to the purpose of the display, such as '5r's Tree of Achievement'.

The children really enjoy getting a leaf on the tree, and it encourages positive behaviour.

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