Having knowledge of the nine parts of speech is the best way to figure out the meaning of words in the English language. Many view grammar as the foundation for successful communication. Bad or poor grammar can completely change the meaning of what you intend to convey. Written or spoken, proper grammar keeps readers and audiences more engaged.

Children who study grammar start off communicating in a more understandable manner. 

By concentrating on the complexity of the language, we may observe grammar in action. For early language users, for instance, combining two words to convey a desire (such as "mommy up!" or "want toy") is a significant initial step. Learning the nine parts of speech helps children understand and communicate in ways everyone understands.

So why do kids today need to learn the grammatical cast of characters:  nouns, pronouns, verbs, articles, adjectives, adverbs, prepositions, conjunctions, and interjections? Also, with so many modern-day distractions, teaching grammar to kids is perceived as a boring and thus difficult task, especially for children with disabilities, ESL, or those who do not learn in a traditional manner. 

5 Reasons Why Proper Grammar is important for Children

1. Communication-

Clarity is the most crucial component of communication. Grammar rules increase clarity when a child starts to communicate. Communication may become perplexed if you utilize run-on phrases or blend similar words. 

In messaging, social media, and email platforms, clarity is crucial. It is time-consuming to explain yourself again and again when grammatical errors lead to confused communication. 

If you're given directions, your audience can misunderstand and end up getting lost. This could result in a pointless argument brought on by a lack of effective communication. 

While it won't completely eliminate all misunderstandings, knowledge of grammar will greatly reduce them. You can communicate your message simply and concisely the first time because you understand how language works.

2. Improved Accessibility

Accessibility is improved through clear grammar. 

Everyone reads at a different level. Reading comprehension may be a challenge for kids with learning difficulties such as dyslexia, but writing is simpler to understand when language is used appropriately . 

When grammar is used correctly, assistive technologies that offer reading text aloud perform much better. 

Even for those that do not have learning disabilities, readability is a crucial component of accessibility. You may be able to have an average reading level that almost all kids can understand with the assistance of readability scores.

The most efficient way to raise a reading score is to improve your child's  grammar.

3. Career Advancement 

Why is grammar so  important when it comes to communicating? For one, it's well-known that hiring managers judge candidates based on their grammar capabilities. 

In 2023 and beyond, there’s no excuse for resume mistakes. If a student can’t avoid poor grammar on a single page, a hiring manager will quickly conclude that they would also make mistakes when publishing articles with grammatical errors.

An unclear metaphor won’t indicate how smart one is—it will only make the potential employee look like they’re trying too hard. Saying that an internship had a strong “affect” (not “effect”) on their professional growth also will not aide their case.

With proper English, graduates can ensure that their resume reflects the highest possible degree of professionalism and capability.

It is also a fact that U.S. businesses spend millions every year on remedial grammar lessons for new employees. 

4. For College or University-

Not every student will pursue college, but that’s the goal for many—and grammatical proficiency is non-negotiable for further academic success.

One SAT research study revealed that professors consider grammar the most important skill for entering students. Meanwhile, 20 percent of college freshmen require remedial writing courses before they’re even remotely capable of college-level writing.

5. Learning Multiple Languages

Fifth, students who lack a solid English grammar base will have a difficult time learning a second language.

Every language has its own grammatical set of rules. For example Spanish is different from English in the placement of adjectives within a sentence. Simply put, if one has a solid grammatical foundation in English, the brain will have a comparative basis to learn the next language. And/Or, most other languages do not use word order like English and have matching gender endings for adjectives, verbs and nouns, etc. Unless a student has a grammatical baseline from their first language, grasping the second language’s differences can feel exasperating.

Whether applying for college, interviewing for a job, or learning a new language, all students can benefit from clearly comprehending the solid foundation and the nuances of English grammar.

How Parents Can Teach Grammar to Kids the Fun Way

Maria Beatty, author and founder of The Language Theater, created these illustrated, interactive grammar lesson books and tools for kids, where the nine Parts of Speech "teach"! Each Part of Speech "actor" puts on an engaging  "performance" that children and parents both enjoy while learning English grammar. 

The Language Theater textbook, workbook, and other fun activities were designed to help parents and educators of all kinds teach children proper grammar in a fun way. We all learn more effectively when lessons are fun! TLT is by far the best grammar book for kids. TLT is TNT! Check out The Language Theater´s store today.