Cambridge School

The truth of “I Am, I Can, I Will” is a multifaceted conviction worth exploring from many angles. In Part 2 of this Cambridge Foundation Stone article, we highlight how we give students a secure anchoring in this idea in the classroom, rooting them in truth, beauty, and goodness as they learn about themselves and the world around them. Read more in “I Am, I Can, I Will” Part 2, or catch up on Part 1 at https://www.cambridgeschool.org/blog/i-am-i-can-i-will-96p4g

So much of what we do flows out of what we believe about ourselves. The challenges we tackle, the risks we take, and the way we carry ourselves all begin with the ideas we believe and the narratives we listen to. Charlotte Mason summed this up well with the phrase “I am, I ought, I can, I will.” Actions begin with belief. Words begin with ideas. Courage stems from what we believe to be true about ourselves, the world we live in, the possibilities it holds, and our capability to face the challenges ahead. Read more about this Cambridge foundational stone in the article found at https://www.cambridgeschool.org/blog/i-am-i-can-i-will