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The I-Can learning journey

Small steps.
Skills for life.

Adult volunteers, high school helpers, and teachers bring these topics to life with second graders through stories, discussion, and classroom activities.

6learning modules
22weekly lessons
56curriculum PDFs

Follow the module sequence below. Select a weekly topic to find its guide and accompanying classroom materials.

Before Week 1: Build connections with the Meet & Greet activity. Week numbers restart in each module; classroom dates can follow the school’s schedule.
014 weekly lessons

Self Awareness

Help children discover their talents, appreciate their unique qualities, and build a positive picture of themselves.

  1. Week 1Identify and Use Your TalentsExplore passions and the practice that helps talents grow.
  2. Week 2One of a KindRecognize and appreciate what makes each person unique.
  3. Week 3Focus on the PositivesDiscover positive personality qualities in ourselves and others.
  4. Week 4Discover Your Special AbilitiesTry new things and take an active part in developing abilities.
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024 weekly lessons

Self Management

Help children build helpful habits, manage their responses, and keep trying when things are difficult.

  1. Week 1I Can Be HelpfulExplore helpful actions, healthy habits, perseverance, and the positive attitudes children can bring to everyday life.
  2. Week 2Healthy HabitsSet goals and practice habits that support health and well-being.
  3. Week 3Keep Trying to Do Your BestWork through setbacks with a positive outlook and continued effort.
  4. Week 4Attitudes Are ContagiousPractice positive words, self-control, and encouraging communication.
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034 weekly lessons

Personal Responsibility

Help children recognize the value of effort, plan ahead, and take responsibility for their choices.

  1. Week 1Make Contributions, Make a DifferenceExplore effort, planning, honesty, and the work habits that help children take responsibility.
  2. Week 2Planning Makes Your Ideas PossibleThink ahead, organize, and make a plan before getting started.
  3. Week 3Extra Effort Pays OffDiscover the difference that going beyond the minimum can make.
  4. Week 4The Right ChoicePractice honesty, trustworthiness, and responsibility for decisions.
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054 weekly lessons

Relationship Skills

Help children build friendships through kindness, helpful actions, good manners, and positive communication.

  1. Week 1Ingredients of a FriendBuild friendships through kindness, communication, helpful actions, and positive words.
  2. Week 2Treat Others as You Wish to Be TreatedPractice kind treatment, good manners, and appreciation.
  3. Week 3Z.Z.’s Good ActionsFind everyday opportunities to help others and build friendships.
  4. Week 4Positive Winning WordsChoose words that support positive actions and thoughtful reactions.
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Preparing for a visit? Open the week’s curriculum guide first, then review the activities and supporting materials. Coordinate books, supplies, and classroom plans with the teacher.