Our world is in desperate need of more bucket fillers. Whether we’re parents, caregivers, or educators, it’s our job to be positive role models and to help children work toward peace and kindness.
“If we are to teach real peace in this world, and if we are to carry on a real war against war, we shall have to begin with the children.” Mahatma Gandhi
“The day the power of love overrules the love of power, the world will know peace.” Mahatma Gandhi
I have a whole category of character education posts with ideas for encouraging peace and kindness.
An especially helpful character-building and peace-education concept is bucket filling. I love that many schools are now including bucket filling as part of their character-education curriculum. It’s easy to use at home or in the classroom.
Here are some informational and song videos to help you teach and encourage bucket filling.
Free Bucket Filling Book- and Informational Videos
Have You Filled a Bucket Today? read by author Carol McCloud
“How Full Is Your Bucket? For Kids”
“How to Fill Your Bucket”
Free Bucket-Filling Song Videos
“Fill Your Bucket – Children’s Song by the Learning Station”
“Bucket Fillers”
“The Bucket Filler Song Video”
“‘Bucket Filler’ Song”
Have you filled someone’s bucket today? – Rocking Dan Teaching Man
Everybody Here Has A Bucket – Red Grammer
I Am a Bucket Filler by Red Grammer
Lawrence Ave School – “I Am A Bucket Filler” Video Contest Winner – Red Grammer
I Think You’re Wonderful – Red Grammer
Learning the Sign Language to “I Think You’re Wonderful” – Red Grammer
Sign Language – Power To Change The World – taught by Red Grammer
“Circle of Light” Hand Motions – Red Grammer
“Have You Filled a Bucket Today?” Songs by Brian Chevalier
Children’s Books about Bucket Filling
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Teaching Kids to Be Kind
You’ll find a roundup of all my kids’ kindness posts (there are a lot!) in my post on teaching kids to be kind.
ALL THE POSTS IN THE FREE CHARACTER EDUCATION VIDEOS SERIES HERE AT MY BITS OF POSITIVITY BLOG
- Free Bucket-Filling Videos for Character Education
- Free Manners Songs for Home or Classroom
- Free Thank-You Songs and Rhymes for Home or School
- Free Gratitude Songs and Rhymes for Home or School
- Free Patience Songs and Rhymes for Home or School {Character Education Resources}
- Free Kindness Songs and Rhymes for Home or School {Character Education Resources}
- Free Responsibility Songs and Rhymes for Home or School {Character Education Resources}
- Free Respect Songs and Rhymes {Character Education Resources} – Respect is one of the core Olympic values.
- Free Cooperation Songs and Rhymes {Character Education Resources}
- Free Excellence Songs and Resources {Character Education} – Excellence is one of the core Olympic values.
- Free Friendship Songs and Rhymes {Character Education Resources} – Friendship is one of the core Olympic values.
- Free Songs about Virtues {with Character Education Themes and Unit Studies}
- Free Determination Songs and Rhymes {Character Education Resources} – Determination is one of the Paralympic values.
- Free Courage Songs {Character Education Resources} – Courage is one of the Paralympic values.
- Free Equality and Fairness Songs {Character Education Resources} – Equality is one of the Paralympic values.
- Free Inspirational Songs {Character Education Resources} – Inspiration is one of the Paralympic values.
- Free Taking Turns and Sharing Songs and Rhymes {Character Education Resources}
- Free Helping Hand and Helpfulness Songs {Character Education Resources}
- Free Anti-Bullying Songs {Character Education Resources}
- Free Conservation Songs for Home or School {Character Education Resources}
- Free Relaxing Music for Studying and Concentration for Kids
- Free Curiosity Songs {Character Education Resources}
- Free Honesty Songs {Character Education Resources}
- Free Orderliness Songs and Activities {Character Education Resources}
- Free Songs about Obeying the Rules {Character Education Resources}
- Free Happy Songs for Kids {Contentment, Cheerfulness, Joyfulness Resources}
- Free Self-Control Songs for Kids {Character Education Resources}
- Free Educational and Song Videos about Honor
- The Best Kids’ Songs for the Holidays {Traditional Holiday Songs + Character Education Songs}
- Free Reassuring and Comforting Songs to Help Ease Kids’ Anxiety
- Free Growth Mindset Songs for Kids {Character Education Resources}
- Free Guided Meditations for Kids {Mindfulness Resources}
- Free 9-1-1 Songs for Kids {Non-Scary Emergency Preparedness}
- Free Disaster Preparedness Songs for Kids {Character Education Resources}
- Free Guided Meditations for Deep Sleep and Relaxation {Mindfulness Resources for Teens and Adults}
- Free Guided Christian Meditations for Teens and Adults
- Free Guided Christian Meditations for Kids
- Free Guided Gratitude Meditations for Kids {Mindfulness Resources}
- Free Make a Difference Songs for Kids {Character Education Resources}
- Free Guided Gratitude Meditations {Mindfulness Resources for Teens and Adults}
- Free Mindfulness Songs for Kids
- Free Multicultural Songs Celebrating Diversity and Inclusion {Character Education Resources}
- Free Leadership Songs {Character Education Resources}
- Free Relaxing Ocean Sounds and Music for Kids and Adults {Mindfulness Resources}
- Free Guided Ocean Meditations for Kids {Mindfulness Resources}
- Free Guided Ocean Meditations {Mindfulness Resources for Teens and Adults}
ALL THE POSTS IN THE FREE SONGS FOR CIRCLE TIME SERIES AT MY LIVING MONTESSORI NOW BLOG
Free Songs about Skills and Concepts
- Free Educational Songs for Circle Time
- Free Baby Sign Language Videos {Signs and Songs}
- Free & Fun Toilet Learning Songs {Potty Songs} for Toddlers
- Favorite Clean Up Song
- Free Clean Up Songs (Tidy Up Songs) and Rhymes
- Free Teddy Bear Songs and Rhymes for Circle Time
- Free Kissing Hand Songs, Poems, and Videos to Ease Separation Anxiety
- Free Back-to-School Songs and Rhymes for Circle Time
- Free Celebration of Life Songs and Printables for a Montessori Birthday
- Handwashing Activities for Kids – Free Songs and Lessons
- Reinforcing Letter Sounds with Phonics Songs
- Free Sign Language Alphabet and Phonics Songs
- Free Sign Language Color Songs for Circle Time
- Free Spanish Color Songs and Rhymes for Circle Time
- Free French Color Songs and Rhymes for Circle Time
- Free Songs about 100 {Free Songs and Rhymes for Circle Time}
- Educational Songs, Rhymes, and Fingerplays Pinterest Board
Free Unit Study Songs
- Free Fire Safety Songs and Educational Videos
- Free Arctic Animal Songs and Educational Videos
- Free Penguin Songs and Educational Videos
- Free Arctic vs. Antarctic Songs and Educational Videos
- Free Bird Sounds, Songs, and Rhymes for Circle Time
- Free Tree Songs and Educational Videos {Learn about Trees, Apple Trees, and Seasons}
- Free Apple Songs and Educational Videos
- Free Solar System Songs and Educational Videos
- Free Peace Songs and Educational Videos
- Let’s Sing Peace Around the World at School and at Home
- Free Endangered Animal Songs and Educational Videos {Save the Animals}
- Free Ocean Songs and Educational Videos
- Free Farm Songs and Educational Videos
Free Seasonal and Holiday Songs
- Free Back-to-School Songs and Rhymes for Circle Time
- Free Grandparent Songs and Rhymes for Circle Time
- Free Fall Songs and Rhymes for Circle Time
- Free Halloween Songs and Rhymes for Circle Time
- Free Thanksgiving Songs and Rhymes for Circle Time
- Free Winter Songs and Rhymes for Circle Time
- Free Christmas Songs and Rhymes for Circle Time
- Free Hanukkah Songs and Rhymes for Circle Time
- Free Kwanzaa Songs and Rhymes for Circle Time
- Free New Year’s Songs and Rhymes for Circle Time
- Free Martin Luther King Day Songs and Rhymes for Circle Time
- Free Groundhog Day Songs and Rhymes for Circle Time
- Free Valentine’s Day Songs and Rhymes for Circle Time
- Free President Songs and Rhymes for Circle Time
- Free Chinese New Year Songs and Rhymes for Circle Timed
- Free Songs and Educational Videos for Mardi Gras/Pancake Day/Shrove Tuesday
- Free Pi Songs and Educational Videos for Pi Day
- Free St. Patrick’s Day Songs and Rhymes for Circle Time
- Free Spring Songs and Rhymes for Circle Time
- Free Easter Songs and Rhymes for Circle Time
- Free Earth Day Songs and Rhymes for Circle Time
- Free Cinco de Mayo Songs and Rhymes for Circle Time
- Free Mother’s Day Songs and Rhymes for Circle Time
- Free Father’s Day Songs and Rhymes for Circle Time
- Free American Patriotic Songs and Rhymes for Circle Time
- Free Summer Songs and Rhymes for Circle Time
- Free and Fun Family Road Trip Songs
Free Video Resources Posts
- Free Royal Tea Party Videos {Grace and Courtesy Resources}
- Free Montessori Video Lessons Online
- Free Montessori Practical Life Videos
- Free Montessori Sensorial Videos
- Free Montessori Math Videos
- Free Montessori Language Videos
- Free Montessori Cultural Videos
- Free Montessori at Home Videos
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I had never heard of bucket filling. Thanks for sharing I’m going to try this idea with my boys.
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