Inspire confidence, commitment, and character with I Promise activities, a meaningful blend of English Language Arts and growth mindset learning. Students explore the power of promises by illustrating commitments from the story, creating personal promises, and reflecting on perseverance and purpose. With vocabulary work, rhyming practice, writing prompts, and research about LeBron James, this resource strengthens literacy skills while reinforcing determination and self-belief. Motivational basketball-themed posters featuring reading encouragement add an uplifting classroom touch. Perfect for building strong readers and even stronger mindsets, these activities help students understand that promises begin with believing in themselves.

As a result of the included activities, students will be able to:

• Illustrate promises from the story.
• Illustrate personal promises.
• Alphabetize basketball vocabulary.
• Sort rhyming words from the story.
• Write sentences with words from the story.
• Define story vocabulary.
• Learn about and research LeBron James.
• Writing Skills: writing templates and prompts included
• Reading Comprehension: discussion questions included for beginning, middle, and end of the book
• Social Skills: whole group prompts and activities included
• Fine Motor Skills: coloring, tracing, cutting, and gluing
• Use digital tools to practice comprehension skills. >

With these activities, students don’t just read inspiring words—they practice living them.

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💙 After downloading the I Promise activities, experience the story with your Novel Effect soundscape for an uplifting, empowering read-aloud.

About the Book and Soundscape

Just a kid from Akron, Ohio, who is dedicated to uplifting youth everywhere, LeBron James knows the key to a better future is to excel in school, do your best, and keep your family close.

Don’t have the book yet? Add it to your classroom and help students explore the power of keeping promises—to themselves and others.