Description

Tired of 1st and 2nd grade ELA lessons that leave your students struggling with subject-verb agreement?

Get ready to ignite a passion for grammar in your classroom with our “1st & 2nd Grade Subject-Verb Agreement Fun Activities”! We know you’re on the hunt for resources that not only teach essential ELA skills but also make learning an absolute joy. This resource is designed to do just that, transforming a potentially tricky grammar concept into an engaging and memorable experience for your young learners.You’ll be amazed at how quickly your students grasp these foundational grammar rules, building confidence and a solid understanding of sentence structure.

Standards Alignment

• L.1.1: Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking.
• L.2.1: Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking.
• L.2.3: Use knowledge of language and its conventions when writing, speaking, reading, or listening.

Learning Objectives

• Students will be able to identify and correctly use singular and plural subjects with corresponding verbs.
• Students will understand and apply the rules of subject-verb agreement in their writing and speaking.
• Students will develop a stronger command of English grammar conventions.

What’s Inside

• Silly Sentences: Build sentences from subject, verb, and object cards—some make sense, some are delightfully silly!
• Matching Pairs: Match action images to correct present-tense sentences.
• People/Place/Thing/Verb: A vocabulary-building word game using a simple template.
• Verb & Noun Charades: Add creative drama to grammar—students act out verbs and guess the word.
• Nouns & Verbs in the Round: A collaborative circle game that reinforces grammar and listening skills.

Why Teachers Love It:

• Combines grammar practice with movement and creativity
• Supports subject-verb agreement in the present tense
• Ideal for ELLs
• Flexible for classroom, homeschool, or intervention settings

This packet turns grammar into a game, helping students internalize key concepts while having fun. Whether you’re introducing nouns and verbs or reinforcing subject-verb agreement, these activities bring energy and joy to your literacy curriculum.