Apr 22, 2025
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.)
Solution Tree
💼 Sponsor
Message:
This episode is sponsored
by Solution Tree.
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.
👉 See the results they’ve helped
schools achieve at SolutionTree.com/10MinuteTeacher
Highlights Include
-
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
🔗 Show page: https://www.coolcatteacher.com/e892
Call to Action
📲 Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or
wherever you listen.
🎧 Don’t miss an episode of the 10 Minute Teacher Podcast!