Bucket Fillers and Bucket Dippers

Today the children were introduced to our "class buckets."  We have two buckets in our classroom.  We have a "teacher's bucket" and a "class bucket."  Our goal is to be a class of bucket fillers not bucket dippers!

What is Bucket Filling?
Actions or words that show that you care about someone. Saying or doing something kind. Giving someone a heartfelt smile. Helping without being asked. Giving sincere compliments. Showing respect to others. There are hundreds of wonderful ways to fill a bucket. The language of bucket filling has become synonymous with being kind and thoughtful.

What is Bucket Dipping?
Making fun of someone. Saying or doing unkind things. Refusing to help. Failing to show respect or being intentionally disrespectful. This is a partial list of ways in which it's possible to dip into another's bucket. Another is bullying, the behavior that has become the essence of bucket dipping.

You can even try a "family bucket" at home! 

Let me know if you have any questions!