There is nothing more satisfying than giving someone a sincere compliment and seeing their face light up! Empathy, compassion and understanding others are so important, and what better way to teach the concept than with out latest freebie!
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When teaching this lesson we like to start with any of these stories.
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How full is your bucket? by Tom Rath
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Have you filled a bucket? by Carol McCloud
How to set up your students’ buckets?
1. Setting Up the Buckets
You could use brown paper bags, envelopes, or have students make their own envelopes with colored paper. Make sure students put their names clearly on the front.
2. Finding a Location for the Buckets
If students have allocated seating, they could tape their ‘bucket’ to their table. Alternatively, find a spot where you can string the buckets up and hold them in place with pegs or attach them to a wall or window.
3. Introducing Bucket Filler Strips
We suggest starting with a ‘bucket filler strip’ for students to become familiar with positive and encouraging sentence starters.
4. Delivering Bucket Filler Messages
Students then deliver their bucket filler messages to their friends’ and classmates’ paper bags.
5. Reading and Responding to Messages
Finally, find a quiet moment to read your messages. You might even want to thank the person when you see them next!
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