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“I can” statements for 1st grade: math and reading, printable

Kid-friendly “I can” statements for 1st grade math and reading and writing, in plain words with no standards codes. Print them as strips to post with the lesson, a poster, or a class checklist.

Math

Counting and number

  • I can count to 120 from any number.
  • I can read and write numbers to 120.
  • I can compare two numbers with greater than, less than, and equal signs.

Tens and ones

  • I can tell how many tens and ones are in a number.
  • I can add 10 or take away 10 in my head.
  • I can add a two-digit number and a one-digit number.
  • I can add tens to tens and ones to ones.

Adding and subtracting

  • I can add and subtract within 20.
  • I can solve word problems by adding or subtracting.
  • I can find the missing number in a math sentence.
  • I can use a fact I know to solve a new one.
  • I can tell if a math sentence with an equal sign is true.
  • I can add three numbers.

Measuring, time, and data

  • I can put three things in order by length.
  • I can measure with same-size units like cubes.
  • I can tell time to the hour and half hour.
  • I can read a simple chart and answer questions.

Shapes

  • I can tell what makes a shape a triangle or a square.
  • I can put shapes together to make new shapes.
  • I can split a circle or rectangle into halves and fourths.
  • I can tell that more equal parts means smaller parts.

Reading and writing

Reading stories

  • I can retell a story with key details.
  • I can tell about the characters, setting, and big events.
  • I can find words that show feelings.
  • I can tell who is telling the story.
  • I can compare what two characters do.

Reading to learn

  • I can tell the main topic and key details.
  • I can use headings and bold words to find facts.
  • I can tell what I learn from pictures and from words.
  • I can compare two books on the same topic.

Phonics and fluency

  • I can tell long and short vowel sounds.
  • I can read words with sh, ch, and th.
  • I can read words with a silent e.
  • I can split a word into parts to read it.
  • I can read my books smoothly.
  • I can reread when it does not make sense.

Writing

  • I can write what I think and give a reason.
  • I can write facts about a topic.
  • I can write a story with events in order.
  • I can give my story an ending.
  • I can add details to make my writing better.

Speaking and listening

  • I can follow our rules for talking.
  • I can ask questions to learn more.
  • I can describe things with details.
  • I can speak in full sentences.

Language

  • I can use capital letters for names and dates.
  • I can end a sentence with a period, question mark, or exclamation point.
  • I can use describing words.
  • I can join ideas with and, but, or because.

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