Unit 1: What is Bucket Filling?
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Unit 1: What is Bucket Filling?
Unit 2: How do we incorporate Bucket Filling into the classroom?
Unit 3: How do we incorporate Bucket Filling into our schools?
Performance objectives for this unit:
- 1. Understanding what the bucket filling philosophy is.
- 2. Deciphering "bucket filling" from "bucket dipping".
Prerequisites for this unit
- Comprehension of teaching subject/area.
What is the Bucket Filling Philosophy?
This philosophy shows everyone’s heart as a bucket. It is an invisible bucket but, everyone has one, our students, teachers, parents, custodians, mailman, etc. Every day, throughout the day, we all try to fill each other’s buckets. We do this with nice words and kind acts. The goal is to fill buckets, not dip from them. Bucket-dipping is when we say or do anything that takes away from someone’s happiness and self-worth.
Why "fill" buckets?
When your bucket is filled or you fill another’s bucket there is a spread of positivity and light. People feel more confident, respected and worthy. You think in a more positive way and act more positively. We strive to have our students feel a sense of happiness. For one to spread happiness they should be happy first.
How can we "fill" buckets?
- Smile
- Share
- Help others
- Include everyone
- Be positive
- Using nice words/names
- Asking if someone is ok
- Being respectful of others and others property
- Giving someone a compliment
- Being a thoughtful person
- Giving advice
What happens when we "dip" into a bucket?
When your bucket is dipped into or you dip into another’s bucket there is sadness, loss of hope, depression and negative thoughts. You think more negatively and show people a not so good side of yourself. We want to teach our students how to make sure they are not “bucket dippers” and what to do when there bucket is being dipped into. Many times a “bucket dipper” is someone whose bucket is also empty on the inside.
How can we "dip" into buckets?"
- Use mean words
- Name call
- Hit
- Bullying
- Ostracizing
- Making fun of someone
- Intentionally hurting someone
- Teasing
- Kick
- Spit
- Leaving people out
Unit One- Activities
- Browse Unit 1- What is Bucket Filling?
- Browse the following pdf that reiterates the concept of Bucket filling
- View the bucket filling vs. bucket dipping video
- Complete the following quiz by sorting items, bucket filling vs bucket dipping.
- The results will be sent to my profile where I will relay your results
- Learning Journal:
- Open up a blank document or take out a piece of paper and a pen and follow the set of directions. Please take a few minutes to write down a few thoughts you might be having about this process. The prompts below are only suggestions. This is your journal feel free to add to or subtract anything that is listed below.
- What have you learned during this unit?
- What questions do you have about the Bucket Filling Philosophy?
- Do you have any ideas how to incorporate Bucket Filling into our classrooms and schools?