Best Grammar Workbook for Elementary Students (2026)

Finding the best grammar workbook for elementary students starts with the grade, because a second grader who mixes up nouns and verbs needs different practice than a fifth grader. We compared four workbooks by listed grade level, reading age, page count, answer key and edition, so a parent or teacher can match the book to the child.

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The picks

#	Product	Shelf Score	Buy
1	Skill Sharpeners Grade 2 by Evan-Moor	9.7/10	Buy
2	Skill Sharpeners Grade 1 by Evan-Moor	9.7/10	Buy
3	Success with Grammar 5 by Scholastic	9.6/10	Buy
4	Success with Grammar 1 by Scholastic	9.6/10	Buy

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Skill Sharpeners Grade 2 by Evan-Moor

Evan-Moor Educational Publishers·9.7/10 Shelf Score

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The Shelf Score runs from 9.2 to 9.8 and weighs fit for the reader or goal (35 points), contents and edition (25), value (25) and listed reading age or level (10, where the listing gives one), using only what the book listing states. How we pick ›

For a second grader practicing nouns, verbs, pronouns, adverbs and punctuation, with an answer key the listing states is included.

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Pros

• Grade level 2 and up and a reading age of 7 to 8 years agree with each other
• The listing states an answer key is included, and the pages are reproducible
• Covers 15 theme-based units with grammar and punctuation rules, per the description

Cons

• Published January 1, 2019, and the listing does not mention a newer edition
• Edition is listed as Activity, so check the listing if you need a teacher's edition
• A child still at first-grade level may find it hard; the Grade 1 volume is listed separately

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Skill Sharpeners Grade 1 by Evan-Moor

Evan-Moor Educational Publishers·9.7/10 Shelf Score

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The Shelf Score runs from 9.2 to 9.8 and weighs fit for the reader or goal (35 points), contents and edition (25), value (25) and listed reading age or level (10, where the listing gives one), using only what the book listing states. How we pick ›

For a first grader learning nouns, verbs, subjects and predicates, with an answer key the listing states is included.

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Pros

• The listing states an answer key is included, and the pages are reproducible
• Covers nouns, verbs, sentence structure, subjects, predicates and end punctuation
• Riddles, word games and clear examples on each page, per the description

Cons

• The description says it gives kindergartners an introduction, which does not match the grade 1 label
• Edition is listed as Teacher's, so confirm it is the student book you need
• Published January 1, 2019, and the listing does not mention a newer edition

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Success with Grammar 5 by Scholastic

Scholastic Teaching Resources·9.6/10 Shelf Score

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The Shelf Score runs from 9.2 to 9.8 and weighs fit for the reader or goal (35 points), contents and edition (25), value (25) and listed reading age or level (10, where the listing gives one), using only what the book listing states. How we pick ›

For a fifth grader practicing sentence types, subject-verb agreement and punctuation, in a 48-page workbook.

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Pros

• Grade level 5 and up matches the top of the elementary range
• Covers sentence types, common and proper nouns, verb tenses and subject-verb agreement, as the description lists
• The listing gives Book 5 of 5 in the Scholastic Success With Grammar series

Cons

• The reading age of 8 to 10 years is marked as from customers, not stated by the publisher
• The listing does not state whether an answer key is included
• At 48 pages, it is a short volume covering a single grade level

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Success with Grammar 1 by Scholastic

Scholastic Teaching Resources·9.6/10 Shelf Score

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The Shelf Score runs from 9.2 to 9.8 and weighs fit for the reader or goal (35 points), contents and edition (25), value (25) and listed reading age or level (10, where the listing gives one), using only what the book listing states. How we pick ›

For a first grader working on sentence types, parts of speech and punctuation, in a 48-page workbook.

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Pros

• The reading age of 6 to 7 years is not marked as from customers
• Covers sentence types, parts of speech, common and proper nouns and subject-verb agreement, per the listing
• A short 48-page format for a few practice sessions at a time

Cons

• The listing does not state an answer key or whether one is sold separately
• No series position is stated, so it is unclear where it fits among the other grade volumes
• The description is identical to the Grade 5 listing, so check the grade level before buying

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• Skill Sharpeners Grade 3 by Evan-MoorFor third graders: grade level 3 and up; the listing states an answer key.Check on Amazon

Compare the picks

Book details as published on each listing, collected 16 October 2026.

How we scored them

The Shelf Score weighs fit for the reader, contents and edition, value, and the listed reading age or grade level. All four picks list both a grade level and a reading age, and one Evan-Moor listing is marked lower because its description names a different grade. How we pick explains the weights.

Scores run from 9.2 to 9.8: each book’s point total is placed on that range, so more points always means a higher score. Reading age or level counts on a list where at least one listing gives one, and a book whose listing gives none then scores zero on it. Where no listing gives one, the score is taken over the other 85 points. Books carry no warranty, so warranty is not scored.

How to choose the best grammar workbook for elementary students

Match the grade to the child

Grade labels matter more than age here. The Evan-Moor Grade 2 volume lists grade level 2 and up, with a reading age of 7 to 8 years, while the Scholastic Grade 5 volume starts at grade level 5. A child still working on first-grade skills will do better with the Grade 1 volume.

Check that punctuation is covered

Grammar and punctuation are often taught together. The Evan-Moor titles name punctuation rules in their descriptions, and the Scholastic listings include punctuation among their topics. If a child is also learning commas and quotation marks, compare these picks with our best workbook for English grammar list.

Look for an answer key before you buy

Both Evan-Moor Skill Sharpeners listings state an answer key is included, while the Scholastic listings do not state one. For families teaching at home, the homeschool curriculum list covers complete courses.

Before you buy

• Check the grade level on the listing against the child’s schoolwork, since the Grade 1 Evan-Moor description mentions kindergartners.
• Confirm the answer key: both Evan-Moor titles state one, and the Scholastic listings do not.
• Check the edition and date: Evan-Moor lists Teacher’s or Activity editions, and both Scholastic listings are dated February 1, 2022.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which grade should my child start with?

Start with the grade that matches current schoolwork. The Grade 1 listings give a reading age of 6 to 7 years, and the Grade 2 Evan-Moor listing gives 7 to 8 years.

Does the workbook include an answer key?

Both Evan-Moor Skill Sharpeners titles state an answer key is included. The Scholastic Success with Grammar listings do not state one.

Is there a newer edition?

None of the listings mention a newer edition. The Evan-Moor titles are dated January 1, 2019, and the Scholastic titles February 1, 2022.

Still deciding? Our top pickSkill Sharpeners Grade 2 by Evan-Moor

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