Make Punctuation Centers Using Clothespins

 

This is a fun learning center that could be made practically for free with household materials.  If you go to your local hardware store and smile : ) The employees will often give you paint sticks for free.  If you have any clothespins in a craft bin (or visit a dollar type of store), you can find clothespins.

This fun center is a great way to get students to practice punctuation.

Using a permanent marker, write a variety of punctuation marks.  This is great for differentiation.  A comma, period, exclamation point, or question mark should be written on each clothespin.

Types Of Sentences To Include For Your Learning Center:

(The Sentences Should Be Written On Paint Sticks Or Laminated Paper Strips)

• Have sentences that are combined with a conjunction but just need a comma next to the conjunction.
• Include sentences that only need an end punctuation.
• Add sentences that have an introductory phrase that requires a comma after the phrase--there are so many types--- (Since then, As a result, etc.)

Differentiate the type of punctuation task based on a student's writing ability.

For already created clothespin learning centers, click on an image below.  Students enjoy the tactile nature of learning with clothespins. (Click an image below)