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 provides you with a quick reference of the concepts covered. The activity book is organized into 15 theme-based units around topics that first graders enjoy, such as bugs, families, and food. 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 first grade include: Nouns Adjectives Verbs Pronouns Adverbs Prepositions Punctuation concepts for first grade include: End punctuation Use of apostrophes Use of commas Use of colons Book titles Abbreviations 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. Every Skill Sharpeners workbook now includes a free downloadable Teaching Guide! Skill Sharpeners: Grammar and Punctuation Teaching Guides include: How to Use directions for teaching important language rules Sample pacing guide to complete lessons and activities Teaching suggestions for helping children learn grammar and punctuation rules Extension activities that include graphic organizers, additional writing activities, and hands-on learning