Winter Jackets and Bucket Filling

Today we learned all about filling buckets — not with water or sand, but with kindness! The idea comes from the book “Have You Filled a Bucket Today?” by Carol McCloud, which teaches children that everyone carries an invisible bucket that holds their feelings. When our buckets are full, we feel happy, loved, and confident. When our buckets are empty, we might feel sad, lonely, or discouraged.

We talk about how we can fill someone’s bucket by doing kind things — offering a helping hand, sharing toys, using gentle words, or including others in play. Every time we show kindness, we’re not only filling someone else’s bucket, but we’re filling our own too! It’s a simple, powerful lesson in empathy and the joy that comes from giving.

As we practice filling buckets together, we’re also learning about community — how our actions affect those around us. Working together, caring for one another, and celebrating each other’s successes help us build a classroom where everyone feels valued and connected. When children see that kindness ripples outward, they begin to understand that they have the power to make their world a better place.

Ask your child:

• “Whose bucket did you fill today?”

• “How did someone fill your bucket?”

• “What can we do as a family to fill each other’s buckets?”

By nurturing these small acts of kindness, we’re teaching our children that community starts with one child — one kind word, one helping hand, and one full bucket at a time.

WINTER IS COMING!

As the weather begins to change, we want to remind you that we will continue to spend time outdoors each day. Fresh air and outdoor play are important parts of our daily routine, helping children stay healthy, active, and happy — even during the colder months!

We will go outside for at least a short period of time whenever the temperature (including wind chill) is above 10°F. Please be sure your child comes to school each day with for the weather — including a warm coat, hat, and mittens or gloves.

Having an extra set of warm clothes in your child’s cubby is also helpful for those times when things get a little wet or muddy.

Thank you for helping us make sure the children stay comfortable and ready for fun outdoor adventures all year long!

Check our the photo of the guidelines we follow as well as the link to the state weather guidelines. 

State Weather Guidelines