Nouns are everywhere! Nouns are one of the easiest (and most fun!) grammar concepts to teach. Because nouns are so concrete, students can really get hands-on with grammar in this unit. Keep reading to find out how to teach nouns in your elementary classroom. I) Songs...
Fun Activities for Punctuation Practice
Hello there! Take a look around, and you'll see that punctuation is everywhere. Why is punctuation important? Without it, the reader will not know when to stop, pause, or give emphasis to certain parts of the text. Keep reading to find out how to teach punctuation to...
Fun Ways to Teach the 4 Types of Sentences
Are you teaching types of sentences? Look no further than Lucky Little Learners! We have the resources you need to teach the four different types of sentences to your first and second grade students. Keep reading for anchor charts, hands-on activities and centers to...
Tips for Teaching Inflectional Endings
Inflectional endings may sound like a complex concept, but it's as easy as adding a few letters to the end of the word. When inflectional endings are added to the end of a word, they change the meaning or quality of the word. Let's take a look at how to teach...
Teaching Commas in 2nd Grade
I always get a chuckle out of the "Punctuation saves lives" memes and signs. They usually go something like this: Let's eat, Grandpa! Let's eat Grandpa. It may seem silly, but it is a great example of why proper use of commas in a sentence can make all the difference!...
Informational Writing Types, Prompts and Projects for 1st & 2nd Grade
We are in an age of endless information. Teaching students how to identify key details in all the swirling information presented to them is no easy task! With practice, learners will be able to use facts, definitions, and examples in their own writing. Let's inform...
Beginning of the Year Writing Mini Lessons
Are you sitting there thinking, "how do I even begin with writing?" For years writing instruction felt like a weakness for me. Maybe it feels like that for you too. If so, let's fix that! In this post, we're talking about simple writing mini lessons that get your...
An Easy Way To Set Up Writing Goals In 2nd Grade
Teaching 2nd grade writing is SO rewarding because you get to see great writers emerge throughout the year. At the beginning of the year, you're going to find that your students are all over the ability map. Some may still be mastering letter formation while others...
Multiple Ways to Teach Multiple Meaning Words in 2nd Grade
Hey teacher friends! It is time for our next installment in our grammar blog post series. This post focuses on multiple meaning words: What are they? Why teach them? How to teach them? Read on for tips, tricks and resources that will help cement this skill with your...
Compound Words for 2nd Graders: Tips & Tricks
Hey, teacher friends! We are back with another grammar skill post, and this time we are featuring compound words for 2nd graders. This skill is actually pretty fun for kids, and one they can easily grasp. Keep reading for a definition, chart, resource ideas and free...