Fun Grammar Strategies That Actually Work

Can grammar really be fun? Yes! In this episode, literacy coach and author Patty McGee shares fresh, playful ways to teach grammar that actually work—and won't leave kids groaning.

If you've ever struggled to make grammar stick, you'll love these shame-free, curiosity-fueled strategies that bring joy and purpose back into your language lessons. (And personally I also like that there can be alternatives to diagramming sentences.)

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For over 25 years, Solution Tree has partnered with schools and districts to deliver research-driven professional development that helps teachers turn their passion into real progress for their students.
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• How to Break Grammar Shame: Why traditional approaches often fail—and what works better

• Sentence-Based Strategies: From simple to complex, how sentence play builds understanding

• Fun, Free, and Flexible Ideas: SPF-approved activities that require no fancy tools

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