I Can Do It! Chart

Why

Celebrate a new beginning by setting goals. Chart self-improvement progress with these hand-made stamps.

Steps

1. New beginnings--a calendar year, school year, or any other time--are great opportunities to reflect on the past and decide what you want to do better in the future. What are some things in your life you would like to improve?

2. Draw several columns on a chart with Crayola Supertips Washable Fine Line Markers and a straight edge to record progress toward your goals.

3. With Crayola Erasable Colored Pencils, list goals you would like to achieve. It could be something simple, such as brushing your teeth regularly, or as complex as treating a sister or brother more kindly.

4. Cut a recycled foam produce tray into small squares, slightly narrower than the columns on your chart, with Crayola Scissors. On each square, use a colored pencil to etch in a symbol of each activity listed on your chart. Tape the stamp near the column.

5. Whenever you carry out one of your improvements, color the symbol with a Crayola Washable Marker and stamp it inside the column. See how quickly the chart fills up with your accomplishments!

Safety Guidelines

Adult supervision is required for any arts & crafts project. Observe children closely and intervene as necessary to prevent potential safety problems and ensure appropriate use of arts and crafts materials. Some craft items, particularly beads and buttons, are potential choking hazards for young children. Avoid use of such small parts with children younger than 3 years. Craft items such as scissors, push pins and chenille sticks may have sharp points or edges. Avoid use of materials with sharp points by children younger than 4 years. Read all manufacturers' safety warnings before using arts and craft supplies.

Recycled Foam Produce Trays—Wash in hot, soapy water. No meat or poultry trays should be used.

Scissors—ATTENTION: The cutting edges of scissors are sharp and care should be taken whenever cutting or handling. Blunt-tip scissors should be used only by children 4 years and older. Pointed-tip scissors should be used only by children 6 years and older.

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Supplies

crayola supplies
  • Erasable Colored Pencils
  • Super Tips Washable Markers
  • Pointed Tip Scissors
  • Construction Paper
household supplies
  • recycled foam produce trays
  • clear adhesive tape
  • straight edge

Where & When

"We use our charts every evening to reflect on the day and to plan how the next one will be better."
Jeanne-Marie V., mom of 7- and 8-year-olds.

"Our troop studied how new years are celebrated in various cultures and traditions."
Sidney C., scout leader.


Interesting Info

Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish new year, begins in September. During morning prayers in synagogues, a shofar, a hollowed-out curved animal horn, is sounded 100 times. It is a wake-up call to remind people to think about their past actions.