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Read THE LITTLE ENGINE THAT COULD to your students at the beginning of the school year. Remind them that in your classroom everyone says “I Can” because you are AmeriCANS!
What? Pringle’s can, paper, googly eyes, craft glue (E6000)
How? Cover the can with paper and glue on googly eyes. Pass the “eye can” around the room as each child says a sentence beginning with “I can…”
Hint! If a child says, “I can’t!” just place the can in front of them and remind them that “I can!”
I Think I Can
This is a great song to sing to encourage children to always give it a try. It goes to the tune of “If You’re Happy and You Know It.”
I Think I Can
This is a great song to sing to encourage children to always give it a try. It goes to the tune of “If You’re Happy and You Know It.”
I think I can are words I like to say.
I think I can are words I like to say.
In time I’ll get it right if I try with all my might.
I think I can are words I like to say.
How Does My Teacher Feel About Me?
Practice this chant and then use it to focus children's attention.
Teacher says:
“How does my teacher feel about me?”
Children respond:
I think I can are words I like to say.
In time I’ll get it right if I try with all my might.
I think I can are words I like to say.
How Does My Teacher Feel About Me?
Practice this chant and then use it to focus children's attention.
Teacher says:
“How does my teacher feel about me?”
Children respond:
“I’m as special as special can be (Open and close fingers like stars twinkling.)
because my teacher believes in me!” (Hug self.)
because my teacher believes in me!” (Hug self.)