If you look up “irregular” in the dictionary, you’ll find a definition something like this: “not conforming to the usual pattern”. Ok, so how do we teach students something that doesn’t follow the usual grammar patterns (like irregular plural nouns and verbs)? Keep reading for
Your students have mastered basic sentence writing skills. That’s great! Help your young writers take their composition skills to the next level with these tips for stretching and expanding sentences. Enhance Literacy with Embedded Grammar Lessons Research on the Science of Reading (SOR) dating back
When it comes to grammar, verbs are my absolute favorite to teach. There are so many ways to make them multi-sensory and fun. However, I am definitely guilty of spending more time on action verbs than the all too important linking verbs. Enhance Literacy with
Here’s a joke for you: What does a thesaurus eat for breakfast? Answer: Synonym rolls! (We love to laugh at Lucky Little Learners!) Keep reading to discover more amazing, awesome, incredible, marvelous, wonderful activities to teach synonyms and antonyms. Enhance Literacy with Embedded Grammar Lessons
A wise teacher knows that comparative endings are an important second grade grammar skill. A wiser teacher understands there are many rules to teaching comparative endings. The wisest teacher turns to Lucky Little Learners to find new strategies and ideas for teaching comparative endings. We’re
New grammar concepts and rules start getting tricky by second grade! One of the trickier rules to teach 2nd grade students is when and how to use an apostrophe to show possession. We want to take the guesswork out of how to teach this skill
