When it comes time to teach grammar, many teachers feel frustrated. They plan tons of grammar activities in hopes of making the concepts stick, but find grammar activities are often dull and uninteresting for kids. If this sounds familiar, you're in luck! We have the PERFECT grammar activity that is engaging for the students and easy to plan/implement. What is it?! Grammar Toothy! (Keep reading for a grammar Toothy FREEBIE!)
Enhance Literacy with Embedded Grammar Lessons
Research on the Science of Reading (SOR) dating back to the 1970s shows that teaching grammar as isolated rules doesn't effectively transfer to writing and speaking. What works better is embedding grammar within the context of writing. This is why our writing program Lucky to Learn Writing (LTLW) includes grammar skills integrated into writing lessons. This approach ensures that the same skills and standards are met, but in a meaningful context that connects with the rest of the literacy curriculum.
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We also recognize the value of targeted practice and intervention to reinforce these skills. That's why we've compiled a list of our favorite grammar activities that provide additional practice and intervention opportunities. These activities are designed to complement our integrated approach, ensuring students have a well-rounded understanding of grammar concepts. Let's dive into these engaging and effective activities!
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So, wait…what IS Toothy? Start with this intro video/posts to get Toothy kicked off!
3 Helpful Videos/Posts to Learn About Toothy:
1- Toothy Tips & Resources Videos
2- Toothy Tips & Outside the Box Ideas Post
3- 5 Reasons Toothy is a Game Changer in the Classroom Post
How to use Grammar Toothy Activities in the Classroom
Toothy, which is available for literacy, math and social/science concepts, is a hands-on, engaging activity. Bonus: once students learn how to play one version of Toothy, they can play them all as the “rules” stay the same! There are a few easy ways to implement Toothy:
Students LOVE drawing those teeth on their Toothy mats. And, they LOVE being able to check their own answers! Remember the glorious days when the teacher would let you check your answers in the teacher's manual?! Yep, it's like that.
What is included in Grammar Toothy?
Check out all of these grammar skills! Peek at the Toothy activity for each of the below skills HERE
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Hi,
I would like this game.
Hello There! Here is the link to download the Grammar Toothy freebie: https://luckylittlelearners.com/lp-free-grammar-toothy/
I love the concept. There is so many resources I do not know where to start.
I love the concept. There are so many resources I do not know where to begin. There is a math bundle, math toothy task cards, toothy task kit mat bundle, math sheet bundle, and math kit. Plus everything else. Where do I buy first to start?
Hello Martha! This is a great question! I have two suggestions for you: 1) If you would like to dip your toes in and try Toothy, many teachers recommend the Math Toothy task cards. We also have this set for Kindergarten and 3rd grade math skills.
2) If you want to be able to grab any of our Toothy sets at any time you need them, I would recommend checking into the All Access Membership, where you can browse and instantly download any of the 10,000 Lucky Little Learners activities! It’s an amazing value, especially if you would like to use more than one LLL resource during the school year!
I would like the Grammar Toothy Freebie.
Hello Jen! Here is the link to sign up for the Free Grammar Toothy activity. Thank you for your interest, and please let us know what you think about Grammar Toothy!