Articles Clip Cards "a" and "an"

Help your elementary student master the tricky grammar rule of "a" vs. "an" with these 30 clip cards, a printable PDF featuring self-checking answers on the back for independent grammar practice ages 6–9.

📦 What's Included

• 30 clip cards: Practice choosing between "a" and "an" with real-world examples
• Double-sided printing: Questions on front, answers on back for self-correction
• 8 pages: Ready to print on cardstock
• Self-checking format: Children can verify their own answers

💡 Learning Benefits

• Grammar mastery of article usage rules
• Understanding vowel sounds vs. vowel letters
• Independent learning with self-correction
• Fine motor development through clothespin clipping
• Reading fluency through repeated exposure to words

🎯 How to Use

• Print double-sided and laminate for durability
• Provide clothespins for clipping answers
• Teach the rule: "a" before consonant sounds, "an" before vowel sounds
• Emphasize sound, not just letters (ex: "an hour" because h is silent)
• Encourage children to flip cards to check their answers
• Store in a basket on the language shelf for repeated practice

📚 Teaching Tip from a Montessori Guide

The "a" vs. "an" rule trips up kids because it's about sound, not spelling. Make sure they understand that "an umbrella" and "a unicorn" both start with 'u' but use different articles because of how they sound. Say the words aloud together before they choose.

🔗 Pair This With

• Grammar Activities Collection – Continue building language skills
• Clip Cards Collection – More self-checking practice activities
• Language Arts Collection – Complete literacy resources

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