Make plural nouns stick with this easy-to-read Plural Noun Spelling Rules Poster Set. Designed for ESL, ELL, and elementary ELA classrooms, these printable anchor charts clearly model how to form plural nouns—covering regular endings (+s, +es, +ies, +ves) as well as irregular plurals, nouns ending in -o, and no-change plurals. Post them on your grammar wall for year-round reference, or use them as mini handouts during lessons, centers, and small-group intervention.
Why Teachers Love This Set
- Crystal-clear rules + examples on every poster to support independent reading, writing, and spelling.
- Perfect for visual learners and multilingual learners; reduces cognitive load with consistent layouts.
- Print-and-go: US Letter & A4 friendly, with ink-saving options for budget-conscious classrooms.
- Ideal for anchor charts, grammar bulletin boards, word walls, literacy centers, and test prep.
Plural Rules Covered
- Add +s (cat → cats)
- Add +es (bus → buses, box → boxes)
- Drop the y, add +ies (baby → babies)
- Drop the f/fe, add +ves (leaf → leaves)
- Nouns ending in -o (tomato → tomatoes / piano → pianos)
- No-change plurals (sheep → sheep)
- Irregular plurals that follow no pattern (child → children, mouse → mice)
What’s Included
- 8 neutral-color posters (one rule per chart with multiple examples)
- Color & B/W printing options for wall displays, notebooks, or copies to send home
How to Use
- Display on your grammar wall near writing centers for quick student reference.
- Print half-size as student notebook inserts or ring-bound rule cards.
- Warm-ups/exit tickets: point to a rule and have students generate three new examples.
- Differentiation: highlight only the rules targeted in your current unit; introduce irregulars later.
Classroom Tips
- Color-code examples that change spelling vs. those that simply add a suffix.
- Create a “Tricky Plurals” mini word wall with irregulars students encounter in reading.
- Pair with quick dictation, word sort, or matching activities for spaced practice.
Perfect Pairing From Our Shop
Build a complete grammar reference wall with the Classroom Grammar Posters Bundle (verbs, nouns, pronouns, adjectives, prepositions & more). The unified design makes your bulletin board cohesive and student-friendly.
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Plural Noun Spelling Rules Classroom Posters – s, es, ies, ves & Irregular Nouns
Print on card stock or laminate for durability and reuse year after year.