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Adding -es to Some Words

Plural Nouns

Day 143of 180
Week 29of 36
20Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Learn to form plurals by adding -es to words ending in s, x, ch, sh

2

Recognize and practice spelling plural nouns

3

Understand that some words change when made plural

📖 Scripture Connection

Proverbs 15:16

“Better is a little with the fear of Yahweh, than great treasure with trouble.”

— Proverbs 15:16 (WEB)

Illustrates how we can count God's blessings (plural) and appreciate what we have

📦 Materials Needed

  • Picture cards
  • Primary writing paper
  • Pencils
  • Sorting mat
  • Small whiteboard
  • Dry erase marker
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (5 min)

Gather students in circle. Show picture cards with singular and plural nouns. Ask students to identify when there is more than one item.

💭 Review Question: What does 'plural' mean?
2Teaching (7 min)

Some words need -es to become plural. Words ending in s, x, ch, and sh get -es added.

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • box becomes boxes
  • dish becomes dishes
  • church becomes churches
  • brush becomes brushes
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What happens to words ending in s?
  • Can you think of other words that need -es?
3Activity: Plural Noun Sorting (5 min)
hands-on

Students sort picture cards into singular and plural noun groups

📝 Instructions:
  1. Divide sorting mat into two sections
  2. Place picture cards in correct section
  3. Practice saying singular and plural forms
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Teacher helps sort cards

Challenge: Students write plural forms on whiteboard

4Closing (3 min)

Review what we learned about plural nouns

📝 Review Questions:
  • What do we add to make plurals?
  • Can you give me an example of a plural noun?
🙏 Prayer:

Dear Jesus, thank you for helping us learn and grow. Amen.

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll practice using plural nouns in sentences

💎 Memory Verse

Psalm 136:1

“Give thanks to Yahweh, for he is good; for his loving kindness endures forever.”

— Psalm 136:1 (WEB)

🎯 Activity: Sing verse with hand motions

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Kindergarteners are learning basic grammar rules about forming plurals

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Use lots of visual examples
  • Make learning playful
  • Practice patience
🤔 Common Struggles:

Remembering which words need -es versus -s

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Correct usage of -es in plural nouns

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Create a plural noun scavenger hunt at home
  • Play 'I Spy' with plural nouns
  • Draw pictures of singular and plural items

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