‘Buddy Bench’ Creates A Safe Spot For Shy Classmates To Find Friends

“The school community, students, parents, and faculty understand that the buddy bench is a tool for kids to use to advocate for themselves, to always include others and to promote a safe, respectful and responsible environment for all children,” Regina Farrell, school counselor at McIntyre Elementary, told The Huffington Post. 

The concept of the Buddy Bench is simple: Students who want to partake in playground games and activities, but may feel hesitant, can take a seat, which signifies to other children on the playground that they may need an extra boost to participate.