Have You Filled a Bucket Today?

Today we implemented a new reward system for our classroom. I hope this brings good attitudes and builds character for our students.

I read the class "Have You Filled a Bucket Today?" The book talks about how we each carry around invisible buckets and it is our job to fill each others buckets with kind words and good deeds. It encourages children to be nice to one another, filling others buckets, and their buckets get filled as well! It also talks about bucket dippers who dip into others buckets when they are bullies and are mean to others.

We made a t-chart of the qualities of bucket fillers and bucket dippers. The students did a great job filling this chart out. I was such a proud teacher!

Not only is this a great book to discuss with your students, its a great way to create a positive environment for the kids. I have created a system with literal buckets and carnival tickets. Each student has their own bucket and are encouraged to fill others buckets by encouraging notes and small gifts. I will also be handing out tickets when I see kids being kind to one another, doing the right thing, having their homework completed, etc. Once they reach enough tickets, they may cash them in for prizes and other incentives. I am really excited about this system and hope the kids love it. They already wrote so many positive notes to one another today! It was great seeing them be so kind.