Are you looking for skill sharpeners grammar and punctuation resources for grades K to 6th instead of a full curriculum? Also, look at 24 Borderline Genius Ways To Relieve Language Arts Boredom.
Also, I cannot lie but I love this fun ampersand craft to add to a school area or your office.
There are plenty of great books, games, and activities out there to help your child master the art of grammar without using a boring, dry curriculum.
After all, each child learns differently, and you can tailor their lessons to their learning style.
Grammar covers the rules of a language governing sounds, words, sentences, and other elements.
It includes things like sentence structure, parts of speech, tense (past, present, future), and syntax. While spelling is considered mechanics of language arts it still goes hand in hand with grammar.
I also have included a tutorial for a fun and easy ampersand bookend to celebrate World Ampersand Day, September 9th.
This fun bookend helps contain those piles we all have on our shelves and tables.
About the Skill Sharpeners Grammar and Punctuation Series
First, there are several reasons why I love using the skill sharpeners series.
- As I mentioned, sometimes you need to focus on one skill whether your child needs reinforcement with one skill or if focusing on less helps your child to grasp concepts faster. Curriculum mixes several different components of language arts and isolating one skill keeps learning simple.
- Next, you know my love for themes and unit studies, and I love the fact that these colorful workbooks have themes.
- Rules are highlighted in the boxes and easy to learn and the best thing is it’s just pick up and go.
More Grammar and Punctuation Language Arts Resources
Also, look at more resources to go with the skill sharpeners grammar and punctuation series.
- How to Easily Add Language Arts to Homeschool Unit Studies (& Resources)
- How To Teach Your Homeschooled Children Shakespeare
- Hands-On Learning: Punctuation Mark Stick Puppets (free printable)
- Shakespeare Unit Study Starters
- Letting Go of the Homeschool Language Arts Stranglehold
Next, look at how to make this fun ampersand craft. Just too cute.
How to Make an Ampersand Bookend Craft
You will need:
- Paper mache ampersand (Hobby Lobby)
- Grey Paint
- Baking soda
- Clean, dry sand
- Grey felt
- Masking tape
- Small funnel
- Scissors
- Paintbrush
Paper Mache letters have supporting spacers throughout that block some of the channels, because of this it makes it hard to fill them to give them enough weight completely.
So, to work around that without cutting off the whole back, we will make several holes.
Use scissors or a Phillips head screwdriver to make a hole big enough to fit a small funnel.
Poke in as far as you can without coming through the other side.
Pour sand in and move it around to be sure to fill as much of it as you can.
Lay a piece of masking tape over the hole just big enough to cover it.
Repeat 3-4 more times, be sure that you do at least 2 more on the bottom half.
I found that the very top on both sides of the bottom and one on each side halfway up allowed me to fill the entire thing pretty much despite the support pieces.
Also, I was able to get probably between 1 ½- cup of sand.
Now to make faux concrete we are going to mix 2 Tablespoons of gray paint with 1 Tablespoon baking soda and stir well.
That is just enough paint to cover the 8 ¼” size ampersand but if you go bigger you will need to mix up a little more.
Paint on a fairly thick coat, be sure to get inside all the cracks, crevices and turns.
While the paint is still wet dip your paintbrush in the sand and dab it all over to give it a rougher texture like concrete.
Be sure to pay extra attention to the areas that you taped over to blend in the seams but don’t build it up too much or it will call attention to these areas.
Once completely dry flip it over and paint the other side and allow that to dry as well.
Once all the paint is completely dry cut small pieces of gray felt slightly smaller than the flat bottom and hot glue them in place be sure to smooth the hot glue out, so it lays as flat as possible.
This will keep the rough texture from scratching up your shelf or table.
Lastly, look at these language arts resources.
Skill Sharpeners & Language Art Resources K to 6th Grade
Sometimes you just need language art supplements to go with your unit studies and not a full program. You’ll love these language art resources.
Help children improve their writing while learning important grammar and punctuation rules. These colorful activity books make language skill practice fun!
Skill Sharpeners: Grammar and Punctuation provides visually engaging reading selections, activities, and word games that will motivate your child to practice and learn essential grammar and punctuation skills. Plus, a Language Handbook provides you with a quick reference of the concepts covered.
The activity book is organized into 15 theme-based units around topics that sixth graders enjoy, such as ancient civilizations, superheroes, and gaming. Each unit focuses on a grammar concept and punctuation concept, and includes:
-A reading selection A short fiction or nonfiction text engages children and presents the concept or skill in context.-Rule boxes Grammar and punctuation rules are made simple with a short explanation, and clear examples help to teach the skill.-Colorful practice activities A variety of activities include fun illustrations to motivate your child to practice the grammar and punctuation skills.-Riddles and word games Your child will use critical thinking skills while applying the targeted grammar or punctuation skill in a fun format!-Writing practice The Write It Right! page encourages your child to use the skills in context, which further promotes understanding.-Review page The short review activity is a great way to check your child s understanding.
With the Evan-Moor Skill Sharpeners Grammar and Punctuation Grade 5, Full-Color Activity Book, parents will be able to give their fifth-graders a boost in the classroom in reading and writing success. Our homeschooling workbook contains 15 different units that introduce different grammar and punctuation concepts. Each unit has a unique theme, including outer space and sports, with reading texts that will appeal to grade five students. We use a variety of riddles and word games that will keep gr. 5 children engaged while they're learning these important grammar and punctuation rules.
Writing Practice
The activity book is organized into 15 theme-based units around topics that children enjoy; such as dinosaurs, pirates, and toys. Grammar and Punctuation provides visually engaging reading selections, activities, and word games that will motivate your child to practice and learn essential skills. Plus, a Language Handbook and Dolch Sight Word list provide you with a quick reference of the concepts covered. Each unit focuses on a grammar concept and punctuation concepts, such as nouns, letters, word type, sentence structure and so much more!
The activity book is organized into 15 theme-based units around topics that children enjoy; such as dinosaurs, pirates, and toys. Grammar and Punctuation provides visually engaging reading selections, activities, and word games that will motivate your child to practice and learn essential skills. Plus, a Language Handbook and Dolch Sight Word list provide you with a quick reference of the concepts covered. Each unit focuses on a grammar concept and punctuation concepts, such as nouns, letters, word type, sentence structure and so much more!
The activity book is organized into 15 theme-based units around topics that children enjoy such as dinosaurs pirates and toys Grammar and Punctuation provides visually engaging reading selections activities and word games that will motivate your child to practice and learn essential skills Plus a Language Handbook and Dolch Sight Word list provide you with a quick reference of the concepts covered Each unit focuses on a grammar concept and punctuation concepts such as nouns letters word type sentence structure and so much more!
The Evan-Moor Skill Sharpeners Grammar and Punctuation Grade 1, Full-Color Activity Book is a smart addition to any homeschooling classroom, as it gives kindergartners an introduction to skills they need for reading and writing. Our full-color homeschool grammar workbook provides gr. K kids with a basic understanding of grammar and punctuation rules. Clear examples on each of the full-color pages give young students the basic knowledge they need to begin understanding punctuation and grammar. We also keep kids entertained, using riddles and word games that make learning about grammar and punctuation fun.Home Enrichment Workbook
Help children improve their writing while learning important grammar and punctuation rules. These colorful activity books make language skill practice fun! Skill Sharpeners: Grammar and Punctuation provides visually engaging reading selections, activities, and word games that will motivate your child to practice and learn essential grammar and punctuation skills. Plus, a Language Handbook and Dolch Sight Word list provide you with a quick reference of the concepts covered. The activity book is organized into 15 theme-based units around topics that preschoolers enjoy, such as animals, families, and birthdays. Each unit focuses on a grammar concept and punctuation concept, and includes: • A reading selection – A short fiction or nonfiction text engages children and presents the concept or skill in context. • Rule boxes – Grammar and punctuation rules are made simple
with a short explanation, and clear examples help to teach the skill.
Mad Libs is the world’s greatest word game and the perfect gift or activity for anyone who likes to laugh! Write in the missing words on each page to create your own hilariously funny stories all about gross things!Some days, my burps smell just like TYPE OF FOOD! With 21 “fill-in-the-blank” stories about passing gas, belching, and eating expired food, Gross Me Out Mad Libs is the perfect activity for any young fan of gross things! Play alone, in a group, or in a porta-potty! Mad Libs are a fun family activity recommended for ages 8 to NUMBER.
It used to be that learning grammar was one of the most boring exercises ever, but not anymore! Using his trademark personality-based approach, Basher illustrates each grammar basic - from parts of speech to sentence components to groupings and agreements - with its own character, who explains exactly what makes them tick and how they are used. Plenty of practical advice will help everyone unravel the rules and regulations of the English language. The book's cutting edge design and innovative approach will make it perfect reference for linguists of all ages who struggle to remember the difference between a preposition and pronoun.
If you really enjoy mad libs there is even a board game to play to build those skills in parts of speech.
