How Full is Your Bucket?

There is a wonderful book with this title.  This charming book explains to children how being kind not only helps others, it helps them, too.  Using the metaphor of a bucket and dipper, the main character understands why the happy people makes him feel good, while the others leave him feeling bad -and how he himself is affecting others, whether he means to or not. This is a beautiful book with a powerful message presented in a way that our youngsters can understand- that the way we relate to others has a profound effect on every aspect of our lives.  We have used this book in the classroom and have talked about what sorts of actions are "bucket fillers" and what sorts are "bucket dippers".  Maybe your child has made reference to this.  When they hear or say nice things to others, the students have the opportunity to share that and "add a drop in the classroom bucket". Congratulations to all our bucket fillers!