Posting standards in the classroom

This post explains the benefits of using I Can Statements in the classroom. Students and teachers can both benefit from using I Can Statements to focus the learning and help students gauge their own progress.

I Can statement display, 2nd grade classroom

Having a fun way to display learning objectives in the classroom makes them more attractive for students and more likely they will interact with them daily.

A few weeks ago, I became deeply troubled as an educator. While I have frequently heard complaints from colleagues that our state’s standards have taken the personality out of teaching and have caused kids to hate school, I was recently startled to hear similar sentiments expressed from one of my preservice teachers! After being out […]

Teachers are often required to post student-friendly learning objectives on our bulletin board or focus wall. In middle school or high school, what does that even mean? This blog post shares how to transform your learning targets based on Common Core ELA standards so they're meaningful to students. Whether you display I Can statements, We Can, or I Will posters, the language you use does make a difference. #teaching #middleschool

Lesson objective display. Although the lesson "I Can" statement is presented in a Prezi everyday, this is on constant display throughout the lesson. Additionally, visitors to the classroom can see what we are up to!

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To avoid turning into that boring teacher, try waiting longer for student responses, teaching 'do not call on me' signals, and enjoying these young people for who they are.

Many teachers reach out to me with questions about how to minimize paper clutter in the classroom and keep their unit resources organized. When it comes to organizing your teaching resources, it’s helpful to find an organization system that will help you store the essentials and force you to tidy up routinely so paper clutter […]