Grades 2–3
Past, Present or Future? Verb Sort
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Classroom activity · Cut-and-paste sorting activities
How Many Syllables? Word Sort
Clap it out: sort twelve words into 1, 2 and 3 syllables, from frog to butterfly.
- Grade level
- Grades 2–3
- Time
- About 20 minutes
- Answer key
- Yes, page 2 of the PDF
- Kids practice
- Classifying, Fine motor skills, Explaining reasoning
What kids do
“Cut out the words. Clap each one and glue it under the number of syllables.”
Printed on the sheet:
- Clap each word as you say it. Each clap is one syllable: ba-na-na has 3.
Words on this sheet
biketreerabbitfrogcaketigerbasketpencilbanana
Teacher tip
Have kids clap each word before they sort it.
How to use it
- Keep scissors and glue sticks in a bin at each table.
- Read the cards aloud for kids who need help.
- Slide it into a sheet protector so kids can play again with a dry-erase marker.
Watch for
Cutting that takes up the whole time. Pre-cut cards for kids who need it.
Talk about it
- Were any cards tricky? Why?
- What would you change to make it harder?
Take it further
Use the same cards as a center game without glue.
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