Title of Bulletin Board: Leader in Me "I Can" Statements

Category: Character Education

Suggested Grade Level: 3-5

Materials: Letters, hand mirrors, thumbtacks, paper, "I can" statements.

Description:

The bulletin board has the phrase, “Mirror, Mirror on the wall, there’s a leader in us all".
Hand Mirrors are hanging from thumbtacks and below the mirrors are I can statements about social and personal responsibility.

I chose this theme beacause it’s important for all children to learn that they all can be leaders too. Not just adults or older students or the most athletic students. Some students who are shy and quiet might think that they have the skills to be a leader. I want them to look in the mirrors and read the I can statements and see that they too can be a leader. Maybe they are they aren't the best soccer player, but they are amazing at problem solving skills. Maybe they are really persistent and never give up and that is admirable to another student. Everyone has the potential to be a leader - I want all my students to realize this.

On of the mottos in our school is “Today a reader, tomorrow a leader.” It fits nicely with my bulletin board and carries the theme into the gymnasium. Below are the "I Can" statements on this board along with a close up of one of the mirrors.

Additional Information:

View all I Can statements on this board (PDF)