HOW FULL IS YOUR BUCKET?
The idea of Bucket Fillers is based on Dr. Donald O. Clifton's metaphor of the bucket and the dipper. Several books have been written about bucket fillers. Carol McCloud wrote a book called "Have You Filled A Bucket Today? (A Guide to Daily Happiness For Kids)". The premise of the book is the idea that we all carry an invisible bucket that contains our feelings. When our bucket is full, we feel great. When our bucket is empty, we feel sad.
A bucket filler is someone who says or does nice things for other people. By doing this, they are filling other people's buckets and filling their own bucket at the same time.
On the other hand, a bucket dipper says or does things to cause other people to feel bad. A bucket dipper empties their bucket when they say and do mean things.
We have a bulletin board covered in real, tin buckets! “I Filled My Bucket!” When students are caught making wise choices, being kind to others and/or working especially hard, he/she will add a sparkle stick to his/her bucket. Once a student has earned 10 sparkle sticks, their bucket is full! Students will visit the treasure box for a treat!!
The idea of Bucket Fillers is based on Dr. Donald O. Clifton's metaphor of the bucket and the dipper. Several books have been written about bucket fillers. Carol McCloud wrote a book called "Have You Filled A Bucket Today? (A Guide to Daily Happiness For Kids)". The premise of the book is the idea that we all carry an invisible bucket that contains our feelings. When our bucket is full, we feel great. When our bucket is empty, we feel sad.
A bucket filler is someone who says or does nice things for other people. By doing this, they are filling other people's buckets and filling their own bucket at the same time.
On the other hand, a bucket dipper says or does things to cause other people to feel bad. A bucket dipper empties their bucket when they say and do mean things.
We have a bulletin board covered in real, tin buckets! “I Filled My Bucket!” When students are caught making wise choices, being kind to others and/or working especially hard, he/she will add a sparkle stick to his/her bucket. Once a student has earned 10 sparkle sticks, their bucket is full! Students will visit the treasure box for a treat!!