Saturday Sayings: I Can

I'm aware that this topic is not a new one to Saturday Sayings, but I can't get very far from the reality that I'm an essential piece of the puzzle when it comes to the success of my students.  Yes, there are other influential factors involved which means the burden is not totally on my shoulders.  I can't control other factors though.  I can only control the quality of my instruction, which brings me back once again to my role as a learner - the most important one, according to Graves.  

Learning targets and I Can statements are new to my school this year.  In fact, I officially heard about them for the first time a few weeks ago.  Learning how to write learning targets for my kids got me thinking about my own learning targets concerning things I'm trying to improve upon this year. 

• I can build math tasks around children's literature.
• I can use and teach the calendar in a more authentic way.
• I can allow and expect students to lead math discussions.
• I can position my students to let out their greatness.
• I can develop better systems for organizing conferring notes, assessments, and goals.
• I can improve the communication skills between students.
• I can use technology in authentic ways.
• I can continually seek ways to make phonics instruction more authentic.
• I can add whimsy to my classroom.
• I can use technology to build character.
• I can make charts with my students that are easy to understand and become tools that they refer to often.
• I can seek deeper conversations and deeper thinking with my students.

I believe that's the abbreviated list.  If I think too much longer about it, I'm sure I could add more.  More isn't always better, so I'll be content to simply tackle these learning targets for now.  What I Can statements are on your list?

(Sometimes it helps to write them down.)