1. Have you filled a bucket today?
Westport Middle School
Advisory Lesson

2. Background Information
The idea is that everyone in the world carries around an invisible bucket. The bucket is a metaphor for how we feel about ourselves.

3. Background Information
That bucket can either be filled or dipped into.
When our buckets are full, we feel happy and have high self-esteem.
When our buckets are empty, we have negative feelings about ourselves.
When we are kind to others, we fill their buckets, which in turn fills our own.

4. Have you filled a bucket today?
Independently or with a partner, complete the worksheet by answering the questions.
Give at least five ways for the first three questions.

5. Drops
I am going to give you a “drop” for you to put in someone’s bucket.
At the top of the drop, write the person’s name.

6. Drops
Give that person a compliment by writing down something you admire about that person.
You were working really hard in class.
You always try to include others.
You are a good friend.
You are kind, funny, artistic, sweet, caring, etc.