The Beauty of Beginnings
Cozy Grammar recently offered a workshop on three misunderstandings about how we can begin a sentence. Take a peek!
Category: The Art of Learning
How to teach spelling to children at home?
Amelia M. asks, “What can I do at home to support my children’s spelling development?” Here is some creative and practical advice from Thomas. Take a peek!
What is the difference between till, until, and by?
Aashish S. asks, “What is the difference between till, until, and by?” Here’s a quick and clear answer from Thomas. Take a peek!
What is a Synonym for Grammar?
4th grader asks, “What is a synonym for ‘grammar’?” Here Thomas explores how synonyms can help expand our understanding. Take a peek!
Bogged down by the details of grammar?
Here’s a thought nugget from Thomas on what to do when you get bogged down with the details of grammar. Remember the glorious whole!
The Secret Life of Nouns and Verbs
Cozy Grammar recently offered a workshop for starting off the learning year with creativity and joy. Take a peek!
Learning as a continual journey of surprise and delight
Here’s a thought nugget from Thomas that draws on a line from the Tamil poet Avvaiyar: “The goddess of learning keeps learning.”
Why is Grammar Called Grammar?
During a virtual classroom visit, Thomas answered a question about where the word grammar comes from and why it means what it means.
How Do We Compare Two-Syllable Adjectives?
In the Basic Cozy Grammar Course, Marie explains how to form the degrees of comparison for two-syllable adjectives such as “pretty.” Take a peek!
What Are Pronouns?
In the Basic Cozy Grammar Course, Marie explains what pronouns are and explains two kinds of pronouns: subjective and interrogative. Take a peek!
Why is Grammar Needed?
During a virtual classroom visit, Thomas answered a question about why we need grammar in the first place. Why is it important and how can it help us?
Three Keys to Connecting Language and Wonder
To introduce the award-winning Cozy Grammar curriculum to Heartwood Charter School families, Thomas offers an interactive exploration of three keys to making English come alive.
When Is Grammar Important in Communication and in Life?
In the Basic Cozy Grammar Course, Marie gives a life-affirming answer to the question of when grammar is important—and also when not!
How To Prime Your Mind For Learning English Grammar
Thomas gives a tip for how to prime your mind for learning grammar—or anything else you want to know! The secret is ATTENTION and WONDER.
A poem on mindfulness, intention, and ease
Thomas shares a verse from his new translation of the classical Tamil masterpiece on ethics, power, and love, The Kural: Tiruvalluvar’s Tirukkural, published by Beacon Press.
Grammar is important to me | Where should I start?
Adalynn L. writes, “I’m going into 7th grade. Grammar is very important to me. Where should I start?” Here is some clear and useful guidance from Thomas.