Fun Friday!

Hey, what's Friday without a little fun? How about doing a grammar project with your little darlings?

A Few of My Favorite Things!

This project is for early learners (pre-K through mid- elementary). It's all about nouns that are names for things. Here's what you do:

1. Explain to students that nouns are name words. They name people (grandma, sister, brother, etc.), places (city, home, park, etc.), and things (cup, cat, log, pencil, etc.). This is your "nouns" mini lesson. If your student already knows about nouns, give the mini lesson anyway. Grammar during the early years is all about solidifying the basics so you can move on to the more formal topics at a later date.

2. Explain that today's grammar lesson will focus on names of "things." Have your student(s) hunt around the house for favorite things!

3. Things that can be collected should be brought to a central location (kitchen table). The things that cannot be collected should drawn. Make sure each student has a notepad and pencil. Instruct them to draw a picture of each "thing" that cannot be brought to the table.

4. After the pile and pictures are complete, sit down and discuss each one by name.

HEY, TEACHER: Have a whiteboard or piece of paper and a writing utensil. As you go over the "things" with your student(s) write each word down and show discuss its pronunciation and meaning. Reading and vocab make nice additions to grammar lessons!

If there are food items in the "things" pile, let your little darlings sample them. Perhaps a lesson on names of foods is in order during the lunch hour. A feast of nouns!

Have fun! And by all means, go ahead and let your little darlings fall in love with grammar!

Grammar units for early learners by Little Darlings Press sold HERE! (If this link doesn't work try later... the currclick website seems to be temporarily down. Happy Friday!!!)