Plurals S IES Activity
This plurals s ies activity helps 1st to 3rd Grade students sort picture word cards that end in y by the rule: add s, or change y to i and add es. Answer key included.
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Description
Nouns that end in y follow a simple spelling rule that trips up many young writers. This plurals s ies activity teaches 1st, 2nd and 3rd Grade students to look at the letter before the y: if it is a vowel, just add s, and if it is a consonant, change the y to i and add es.
Children cut apart 12 picture word cards, such as puppy, toy, cherry and key. They read each word, check the letter that comes before the y, and place the card on the correct side of the Sort Mat. The mat shows both rules with an example, so children can check their thinking: one toy, two toys, but one puppy, two puppies. As they sort, they say and spell each plural out loud. A 2nd Grade practice worksheet then gives eight new words that end in y, like city, boy, story and family, and children write the plural of each one in a box. This y to ies plural nouns sort fits a word work center, small-group spelling lessons or a quick review before a writing activity.
What’s Included
- A How to Use page with prep tips, steps and extension ideas
- 12 colored picture word cards that end in y
- A Sort Mat with the add -s and y to i, add -es rules
- A 2nd Grade practice worksheet: write the plural
- A sort mat answer key, plus a practice answer key
Why Kids Love It
- Bright pictures make every word easy to read and remember.
- Sorting cards is hands-on, so the spelling rule sticks.
- One simple question about the letter before the y unlocks dozens of words.
Ideas for Teachers and Parents
Before sorting, write a few y words on the board and circle the letter before each y. Use the plurals s ies activity in a word work center, then send the practice page home for review. At home, families can look for words that end in y on cereal boxes and in favorite books, then decide which plural ending each one needs.
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