Snowman Plural Nouns Activity: s and es Words

Make learning adding s or es endings fun and engaging with this snowman plural. This winter plural nouns is perfect for kindergarten and first grade students. Simply print the adding s and es games and you have cute way to practice making singular and plural nouns.

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Teaching plural endings like -s and -es can be tricky for kids, but turning it into a game makes it so much easier—and way more fun! This snowman-themed -s and -es words activity is a great way to help kids master these grammar rules while sneaking in some writing practice too.

Last week, I tried this activity with my small group of kindergartners and grade 1 students  – they loved it! One of them proudly declared, “I know this snowman’s rule!” It’s the kind of moment that reminds me why I love teaching. Let me show you how you can use this activity to make learning about plural words fun and interactive for your students.

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Start by scrolling to the bottom of the post, under the terms of use, and click on the text link that says >> _______ <<. The pdf file will open in a new window for you to save your freebie. Now print off all of the blends printable worksheet pages! This printable pack comes in color.

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Teaching plurals can seem overwhelming, but breaking it into bite-sized steps makes it easier.

When to Add -s

We add -s to most words to make them plural. For example:

• cat → cats
• book → books

When to Add -es

We use -es when the word ends in certain letters: -s, -sh, -ch, -x, or -z. For example:

• bus → buses
• box → boxes

Having a chart or visual cue really helps kids see the patterns. For example, write “-s” and “-es” endings in different colors to help them remember the rules.

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How to Use This Activity Step by Step

Step 1: Prep the Printable

Download and print the snowman-themed sheets. You’ll get:

• Two sheets with words for sorting (-s and -es endings).
• Two blank sheets where you can add your own words or let the kids create their own.
  
  Each snowman has a space to sort snowballs and write the plural form of the word. Laminate the sheets if you want to reuse them with dry-erase markers.

Step 2: Explain the Rules

Start by reviewing the rules for when to add -s and -es. Write examples on the board and say them aloud together. I like to ask the kids to “catch the tricky words” that need -es—they feel like detectives solving a puzzle!

Step 3: Introduce the Activity

Hand out the sheets and snowballs with words. Explain that the snowmen are organizing their snowballs by the rules:

• Snowman 1 gets all the words that take -s.
• Snowman 2 gets all the words that need -es.

Step 4: Model Sorting

Take one snowball and read the word (e.g., “box”). Ask the group, “Does this end in one of our tricky letters? What should we add to make it plural?” Then place it under the correct snowman.

Step 5: Let Them Try

Now, it’s their turn! Have them cut out the snowballs and sort them into the correct piles. After sorting, ask them to write the plural forms on the snowballs using the correct ending.

Step 6: Check Their Work

Once everyone’s finished, go over the answers together. This is a great time to clear up any confusion and celebrate their successes.

Extension Activities

Want to keep the learning going? Here are some ideas to extend the activity:

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Use the blank sheets to have kids come up with their own singular words. Encourage them to pick tricky ones like “brush” or “fox” to challenge their classmates!

This -s and -es words activity is perfect for helping kids master plural rules in a fun, hands-on way. It’s engaging, builds confidence, and sneaks in some grammar practice without feeling like “work.”

If you give it a try, I’d love to hear how your little learners enjoy it.

Don’t forget to grab your free printable and let those snowmen sort their snowballs!