I Can! {Activities to Learn About the Virtue of Perseverance}

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While learning, students have many hurdles to leap over, challenges to face, and barriers to break through. It is so worth it to work hard and persevere until these goals are reached! This packet helps students think about their own abilities, as well as explores things they can't do, YET!! Also, it looks at what might happen if firefighters or teachers or penguins gave up! What might happen? Many other activities are included that cover math, science, and art. Enjoy! Never quit! Stay committed! Be a loyal friend!

*I CAN! Poetry
*Penguins, Teachers, and Firefighters Never Give Up - writing activity
*I "Can"traction Word Sort and Worksheets - are, aren't, is, isn't
*Can Roll Science - learning about forces and friction - includes anchor charts
*Beat the Clock! Math - 10 Levels of math drills - addition, subtraction, mixed, doubles - teach it like a video game - never give up!
*Penguin in Danger - math game
*Commitment T-shirt Craftivity - Decorate a t-shirt with positive "I Can!" statements. Write "I can't ...YET!" sentences.
*I Can Persevere! Game - Read, Write, Color - group activity -team/friendship building
“I Can” Reader’s Theatre: Five Original Plays
*I Can Bookmarks or Bracelets

Objectives:
To learn about the virtue of perseverance through poetry.
To learn about the virtue of perseverance through media.
To demonstrate knowledge of perseverance through story writing.
To learn about and to practice using contractions.
To demonstrate the concept of friction.
To practice basic addition and subtraction for speed and accuracy.
To practice sportsmanship and numeracy skills.
To express the ability to commit through art.
To read perseverance poetry and drama.
To create art that displays a declaration of perseverance.

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