Reward Positive Behavior with Spirit Box
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Enhance your school's PBIS program with Spirit Box vending machines—an innovative solution to reward and motivate students for positive behavior, fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment.
Why Choose Spirit Box for Behavior Incentives?
School-Branded Vending Machine
Ongoing Training & Support
Grant Eligible
Token Sales
Case Study: Sitton Elementary's Success with Spirit Box
Sitton Elementary in Portland, Oregon uses Spirit Box as part of their PBIS program for grades 3–5. Students earn tokens for demonstrating core values like integrity, kindness, and teamwork, then redeem them for rewards. The system has boosted engagement, unified incentives across classrooms, and improved school climate.
PBIS Benefits for Schools
Motivational Magic
Kids love the thrill of earning and redeeming tokens for their favorite rewards.
Encourage a positive school culture by recognizing and celebrating good behavior daily.
Boosts Morale
Supports SEL Goals
Reinforce social-emotional learning by rewarding behaviors like kindness, empathy, and responsibility.
Stock your machine with age-appropriate prizes, snacks, or school-branded gear tailored to your students’ preferences.
Inventory Control
Flexible Reward System
Easily adapt the program to fit your school’s specific behavior goals and initiatives.
Make your machine even more exciting with a school-branded wrap to promote pride and spirit.
Custom Wraps
Spirit Box machines support token acceptance, making it simple for students to redeem rewards without added work for teachers.
Easy to Manage
Low Maintenance, High Impact
Spirit Box machines are easy to refill and manage, ensuring consistent rewards for your students.
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“It’s helped students build patience, perseverance, and real executive functioning skills—all while reinforcing positive behavior.”
- Michele Machado, Sitton Elementary
PBIS Reward Ideas for Spirit Box Machines
Small Prizes
Stickers, pencils, erasers, and mini toys.
Special Treats
Healthy snacks, granola bars, or fruit gummies.
School Gear
Bracelets, buttons, or water bottles with your school logo.
Exclusive Experiences
Coupons for extra recess, lunch with a teacher, or a homework pass.
Ready to elevate your PBIS program?
Contact us today to learn how Spirit Box can transform student motivation and behavior in your school.
PBIS & Spirit Box: Frequently Asked Questions
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Spirit Box supports PBIS by reinforcing Tier 1 and Tier 2 behaviors through consistent, visible rewards. Students earn tokens for exceeding expectations tied to school values, and those tokens can be redeemed for meaningful incentives—helping build habits around responsibility, respect, and goal setting.
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Yes. Spirit Box automates the reward process, eliminating manual tracking, classroom interruptions, and prize distribution. Staff give tokens as recognition; students handle the rest. Plus, multiple staff can be trained to maintain the machine, minimizing downtime.
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Start with your core values and define what “raising the bar” looks like for each. For example, “kindness” might mean including someone new at recess. Use rubrics and scenarios to help staff and students recognize above-and-beyond actions.
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A mix of low-cost items, seasonal favorites, and special experiences works well. Popular options include slime, fidgets, and school swag—as well as experiences like lunch with the principal or a homework pass. Student surveys help keep the inventory fresh and relevant.
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Token jams are rare but fixable. Spirit Box provides troubleshooting training, and schools like Sitton recommend taping small items to cardstock and regularly checking the coin slot. Designating a trained backup staff member ensures quick fixes.
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Use Spirit Box as a tool to highlight above-and-beyond behaviors. Students are recognized not just for compliance, but for leadership, inclusion, and perseverance.
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Many schools use PBIS-dedicated funding, school improvement grants, or Title I funds. Some also secure community sponsorships, PTA support, or one-time technology or innovation grants. Spirit Box qualifies as a Tier 1 PBIS tool and can be included in district or schoolwide behavioral support budgets.