Objective

By the end of this lesson, you will be able to identify and use basic English grammar rules related to coins in a piggy toy.

Materials and Prep

• A piggy toy with coins
• A whiteboard or a piece of paper
• A marker or a pen

Activities

1. Introduce the piggy toy and the coins inside.

   Show the piggy toy to the student and explain that it contains different coins. Ask the student to name the coins they see and discuss their values.

2. Grammar Sorting Game

   Write the following sentences on the whiteboard or paper:

   • "I have a penny."
   • "You have a dime."
   • "He has a nickel."
   • "She has a quarter."

   Ask the student to identify the subject, verb, and object in each sentence. Help them understand the basic sentence structure and how to use the correct pronouns.

3. Create Your Own Sentence

   Encourage the student to create their own sentences using the piggy toy and the coins. For example, "The piggy toy has five pennies." or "I found a quarter in the piggy toy."

   Write down their sentences and discuss any grammar mistakes or improvements that can be made.

Transitional-Kindergarten Grade Talking Points

• "Today, we are going to learn about coins in a piggy toy and how to use sentences correctly."
• "Coins are special pieces of money that we use to buy things."
• "We can use sentences to talk about the coins we see in the piggy toy."
• "When we make sentences, we need to use the right words in the right order."
• "We can use words like 'I,' 'you,' 'he,' or 'she' to talk about who has the coins."
• "We also need to use words like 'have' or 'has' to show that someone possesses the coins."
• "Let's practice making sentences together using the piggy toy and the coins inside."