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Sentence Builder: Put words in order: capitals, periods and question marks

Kids put word cards in order on a sentence strip, starting with a capital and ending with a period. Sentences grow from 3 words to 7, then come questions and sentences joined with and or but.

  • Grades1st grade, 2nd grade
  • Levels5, from “3 words” to “and / but”
  • A roundAbout 10 questions, a few minutes
  • PriceWith any plan, from $7.99 a month
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A round of Sentence Builder on a phone

How Sentence Builder works

The 5 levels

  1. 3 words
  2. 4–5 words
  3. 6–7 words
  4. Questions
  5. and / but

What it lines up with in school

Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts. Standards vary by state, so check with your kid’s teacher.

L.K.2.A
Capitalize the first word in a sentence and the word I.
L.K.2.B
Recognize and name end punctuation.
L.1.1.G
Use joining words like and, but and or.
L.1.1.J
Build statements, questions and other kinds of simple and compound sentences.

Practice it at home

Questions about Sentence Builder

What grade is Sentence Builder for?
1st and 2nd grade. It’s a sentences game with 5 levels that move up when your kid is ready.
Which standards does Sentence Builder cover?
It lines up with Common Core reading and writing L.K.2.A, L.K.2.B, L.1.1.G and L.1.1.J. Standards vary by state, so check with your kid’s teacher for the exact match.
Does my kid need to read to play Sentence Builder?
No. Every question is read aloud, so kids who are still learning to read can play on their own.
How long is a round of Sentence Builder?
About 10 questions, a few minutes. Nine right on the first try and the next round is a level harder; a tough round steps back one.
Is Sentence Builder free?
It comes with every plan, from $7.99 a month, with a 7-day free trial. Number Garden and Gator Compare are free.

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