“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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