Plural Noun Sort Plural Endings -s, -es, -ves, -ies

Help students understand and apply plural noun spelling rules with this hands-on Plural Noun Sort activity. This resource provides explicit, visual practice with common plural noun endings and supports students as they learn that plural nouns are not always formed by simply adding -s.

This activity is ideal for Science of Reading aligned instruction, structured literacy routines, small groups, intervention, literacy centers, and homeschool language arts practice.

What This Resource Is
This printable resource includes plural ending sorting headers and picture tiles that students sort by plural ending. Students say each word aloud, listen for the ending sound, and match it to the correct spelling pattern.

Skills Covered
Students will practice:
• Identifying and applying plural noun spelling rules
• Distinguishing between -s, -es, -ves, and -ies
• Strengthening spelling pattern awareness through hands-on sorting

What’s Included
• Plural ending heading cards (-s, -es, -ves, -ies)
• Picture sorting tiles representing common plural nouns
• Clear teacher directions and extension ideas

How to Use This Resource
1. Print, cut, and laminate (optional).
2. Lay out the plural ending headings.
3. Students say the plural noun aloud and sort it by ending.
4. Optional extension: students write the plural words after sorting.

Why Teachers and Homeschool Parents Love It
• Hands-on grammar practice without worksheets
• Easy to prep and reuse
• Strong structured literacy alignment
• Great for centers, small groups, intervention, and home learning

If you purchased Raising Little Readers® Volume 2 with the Bonus Printables Bundle add-on, you already own this resource.