Skill Sharpeners Grammar and Punctuation, Grade K

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 kindergarteners enjoy, such as dinosaurs, pirates, and toys. 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.

The grammar concepts for kindergarten include:
• Nouns
• Adjectives
• Verbs
• Pronouns
• Adverbs
• Prepositions
• Interjections
Punctuation concepts for grade kindergarten include:
• Upper- and lowercase letters
• Periods
• Question marks
• Exclamation points
Additional skill practice:
• Letter formation
• Sight words
• Simple sentences
• Counting
• Word recognition
• Comprehension

Skill Sharpeners: Grammar and Punctuation engages your child in learning important grammar and punctuation rules. It’s ideal for enrichment at home and in the classroom, for homeschooling, and for English language learning.