Friday, July 15, 2011

Extend Your Bucket-Filling!

The past year, my classroom was engrossed in bucket-filling endeavors!  Toward the middle of the year, it fizzled a little and I had to re-introduce the books.  That is when I came across this little gem:
I LOVE this book, especially for upper elementary.  I used it in my 2nd grade classroom, but only used portions of it.  My favorite part is the "10 Facts of Life".  It teaches students that life isn't always fair, even if you are trying to fill buckets. 

One of the things I REALLY like about the book is that it goes more into depth about using a LID for your bucket.  It talks about appropriate times to use the lid, when a lid doesn't word, etc.  This is definitely a more in-depth book to use!  Check it out!
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13 comments:

  1. Miss KindergartenJuly 16, 2011 at 3:21 AM

    Congrats on your new blog! It turned out great!!

    Hadar
    Miss Kindergarten

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  2. TaraJuly 16, 2011 at 11:43 AM

    Just found you through the linky and am now a follower:)

    4th Grade Frolics

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  3. KatieJuly 16, 2011 at 2:08 PM

    i'm a new follower!

    encouraging patience is my blog :)

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  4. Miss L.July 16, 2011 at 5:39 PM

    1. I love your blog!
    2. My most recent blog post is about the theme of bucket-filling I used last year!
    msleung3rdgrade.blogspot.com

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  5. April BrownJuly 17, 2011 at 10:14 AM

    You are most welcome. I've enjoyed your grade two blog. Will miss you but looking forward to seeing what comes about in grade three. Good luck this year.
    Ms. Brown's Grade 2 Class

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  6. Busy BeesJuly 17, 2011 at 8:21 PM

    I love the new book. I have seen the other Bucket Filler books, but not that one. I did bucket fillers last year and plan on using it again this year with a little twist.
    BusyBees

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  7. Lessons LearnedJuly 17, 2011 at 8:25 PM

    I love bucket filling. The other day I posted a printable for doing Acts of Kindness and it looks like a movie filmstrip for each "act", it would be so cute with your movie/hollywood theme.
    Can't wait to see what this blog brings.
    Lessons Learned

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  8. AshleighJuly 19, 2011 at 1:43 PM

    I just found your blog and love it! I'm going to add that book to my shopping list right now!

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  9. TraceyJuly 23, 2011 at 3:30 PM

    I'm a new follower, and I bought that book just a few weeks ago...can't wait to read it to my class in a couple of weeks!

    シ Tracey
    ❤ Our Cool School ❤

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  10. Clutter-Free ClassroomJuly 25, 2011 at 6:59 PM

    Love the look of your new blog, but I'm not seeing a button to follow. :( Am I missing it?


    ❤Jodi from...
    ★★The Clutter-Free Classroom★★
    Helping Teachers Get Organized

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  11. Lauren BlackmonJuly 25, 2011 at 7:00 PM

    I haven't seen this one. Thanks for sharing. I do bucket filling in my room too and I have found the same problem with my kids. I will be purchasing this book. Have you seen the website for bucket filling with the newsletter?
    -Lauren
    www.weeklyhive.blogspot.com

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  12. ElizabethJuly 27, 2011 at 2:05 AM

    I did bucket filling in my room last year as well! I'll have to check this book out. Thanks for the tip!

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  13. Miss DeCarboJanuary 17, 2012 at 3:10 PM

    Thanks so much for sharing this book. I was just thinking the other day that my bucket fillers are "spilling" a bit and slowing down on bucket motivation! I can't wait to get this book and try it out. :)

    Second Grade Sugar and Spice

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