These bucket filler activities include a fun bucket filler sort that helps students learn about kindness, respect, and positive choices. Perfect for bucket filler activities kindergarten - Grade 1, this pocket chart sort makes SEL easy to teach. These bucket filler activities are low-prep and engaging, giving students a clear way to understand bucket filling and dipping. This bucket filler sort is ideal for morning meetings, centers, or small groups, and works perfectly with bucket filler activities kindergarten through Grade 1.
What’s Included
Interactive Bucket Filler Pocket Chart Sort – Sort actions into “Bucket Filler” and “Bucket Dipper” categories.
24 Cards - 12 positive actions, 12 negative actions
BUCKET FILLER BEHAVIOR:
Include Others
Be a Team Player
Lend a Pencil
Help Others
Be Kind
Be Fair
Say Thank You
Share Kind Stories
Respect Each Other
Co-operate
Show Empathy
Put Things Back
BUCKET DIPPER BEHAVIOR:
Leave Someone Out
Screaming at Others
Drawing on Others Work
Pushing Other Kids
Kicking Things
Being Mean
Throwing Blocks
Playing Rough
Hitting Others
Kicking Someone
Throwing a Tantrum
Pinching Others
Why Teachers Love This Resource
✔ Supports SEL Goals – Builds social-emotional skills and a positive classroom culture.✔ Hands-On & Engaging – Students actively participate in sorting and discussing actions.✔ Versatile for Lessons or Centers – Use during morning meetings, SEL blocks, or kindness units.✔ Perfect for Early Grades – Specifically designed for bucket filler activities Kindergarten–Grade 1.
How to Use
Introduce the concept of bucket filling and bucket dipping.
Show examples using the included sorting cards.
Let students work in individually, in pairs, or small groups to complete the bucket fill sort.
Extend with kindness challenges, role-play, or daily reflection journals.
Perfect For
Morning meetings
SEL lessons
Kindness week or school-wide initiatives
Counseling groups
Positive behavior reinforcement
Pro Tip: Laminate the sorting cards and mats for repeated use throughout the year!