Yes, I said grammar!
I know, it’s the subject the kids balk at. The subject
homeschooling parents (some, anyway) shudder at and the subject that, well, you
get my point.
But it doesn’t have to be that way!
If you have early learners, say K4-3rd grade, you
still have a good chance at fostering a positive attitude in them about this difficult
subject.
How?
Make it fun!
Make it interactive!
Make it interesting!
The internet is full of free grammar games and ideas. There
is absolutely no reason kids have to grow up hating grammar. None.
And for those who struggle with the subject? No worries. They’ll get it eventually (and if they don’t get
much of it, still no worries, we’re not all destined to be English teachers)!
Try this today: Intermingle grammar with other subjects.
Find the nouns in a science lesson. Have students underline action verbs in
history. Nouns and action verbs are probably the simplest topics in grammar and
young students can typically grasp their concepts fairly quickly.
Start with nouns that are names for people. Then, look for
action verbs in the same sentence. Someone is doing something. Who is it and
what are they doing? Many sentences will not have people or action verbs. Have
your students circle the sentences that do.
The key is to have fun and step outside the box (the rigid,
drill-driven grammar box that is)!
By all means, let your little darlings fall in love with
grammar this year!
Check out our inexpensive, effective, and fun grammar units
for early learners by CLICKING HERE!
Happy New Year!
Little Darlings Press
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