Make learnings or esfun and engaging with thisplural nouns activity.Thissnowman activityis perfect for kindergarten and first grade students.
Simply print thes or es worksheetsand you have cute winteractivities on singular and plural nouns.
One of them proudly declared, I know this snowmans rule!
Its the kind of moment that reminds me why I love teaching.
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When to Add -s
We add-sto most words to make them plural.
For example:
Having a chart or visual cue really helps kids see the patterns.
For example, write -s and -es endings in different colors to help them remember the rules.
Write examples on the board and say them aloud together.
I like to ask the kids to catch the tricky words that need-esthey feel like detectives solving a puzzle!
Step 3: Introduce the Activity
Hand out the sheets and snowballs with words.
Ask the group, Does this end in one of our tricky letters?
What should we add to make it plural?
Then place it under the correct snowman.
Step 5: Let Them Try
Now, its their turn!
Have them cut out the snowballs and sort them into the correct piles.
After sorting, ask them to write the plural forms on the snowballs using the correct ending.
Step 6: Check Their Work
Once everyones finished, go over the answers together.
This is a great time to clear up any confusion and celebrate their successes.
Extension Activities
Want to keep the learning going?
Encourage them to pick tricky ones like brush or fox to challenge their classmates!
This-s and -es words activityis perfect for helping kids master plural rules in a fun, hands-on way.
Its engaging, builds confidence, and sneaks in some grammar practice without feeling like work.
If you give it a try, Id love to hear how your little learners enjoy it.
Dont forget to grab your free printable and let those snowmen sort their snowballs!
