Plural pairs
Make more than one by choosing s or es.
For parents and teachers
Playing Plural pairs
Read the cards and match each one to its partner. Find six pairs, with no timer. Read the whole example before choosing.
What this game practises
The selected nouns form regular plurals with s or es. Compare the complete words and connect the changed ending to more than one item. This is a limited set of examples, not a rule that every plural uses these endings. Write an example in a short sentence, and discuss irregular plurals separately when they arise in reading.
Progress and trying again
The normal game controls let children finish, save stars on this device and play again. A previous best result is kept when a later attempt scores less. Matching games count incorrect pairs; ordering games score the first check of each round; sorting games give another chance after a mistake. Take time to talk about a choice rather than racing.
Return to the learning collection for curriculum guidance, examples and activities to try away from the screen.