School and the City

It's hard to make grammar fun or engaging. I totally get it. I'd love to share a few of my favorites with you! 1. Picture Books, of Course First off, I LOVE the Words are CATegorical books , and my students do too. image via Amazon They've actually been on my wish list for years, but I don't own any hard copies. Many of these books can be found on Epic, so I typically read the eBook with my class. The books' topics align perfectly with 2nd - 4th grade standards (which are super similar as they just build upon one another.) My kids giggle at the illustrations, which makes the texts memorable for them. 2. Scavenger Hunt A go-to, no-prep activity that I often use for grammar practice is what I call a "scavenger hunt." It's nothing fancier, and the name probably makes it sound more fun than it is - ha! Essentially, I have my students grab books from their book boxes and find examples of the ...

INTRODUCING.... I wanted to share these puzzles with you because I use them in my classroom DAILY and my students love them! Whenever I introduce a new grammar concept, the corresponding puzzle is added to the puzzle box. I love using grammar puzzles because... it's a hands-on way for students to practice grammar. students can self-monitor . Each puzzle piece only has one match! students can work independently or with a partner. differentiation is easy. they'll last for years! Make the puzzles easier for your students by printing each page on a different color. For example, students will know an orange piece will need an orange match. Make it more rigorous by printing all pages on the same color. The opportunities are endless! Here are just some of the grammar puzzles I offer in my TPT store : I also have synonyms , antonyms , homographs , homophones , collective nouns , and possessive nouns . More are to come! *        ...