I CAN Statements Archives - Make Moments Matter

I CAN Statements - What they are, how to use them, and different ways to display them in your classroom!

September 5, 2017

I Can Statements in the Music Room

Classroom Ideas

In my very first teaching job I was told that I was expected to display “I CAN” statements for my students. They were to be displayed prominently in my classroom, referred to in each lesson, and should help explain to students the goals of the lesson and the take-away skills […]

Bulletin board with pirate-themed I can statement posters.

September 17, 2014

Arrgh! A Pirate-Themed I Can Statement Bulletin Board

Decoration

What ARRRRGH We Doing in Music Class? It was a total game-changer when I realized that I could use a pirate-themed I Can Statement bulletin board to explain the National Standards for Music Education to students, parents, and administrators. Pirates are just the perfect thing for elementary kids, aren’t they? […]

March 15, 2014

I CAN… Communicate Goals With Parents

Classroom Ideas

One of my main goals this year is communicating with parents. I want them to know what we’re doing in music class and how that relates to district curriculum, local, state, and national standards. More importantly, I want parents to know what we’re doing in music class and how that’s […]

October 15, 2013

I CAN Posters – Displaying the National Standards

Classroom Ideas

In my district all teachers are required to post objective questions and “I CAN” statements for every lesson. Each I CAN statement is intended to help your students understand the point of the lesson focus learning so that kids know what they’re supposed to be able to do at the […]