Preposition House Project: Building Upon the Phrases

By Susie Rogers, 5TH-8th, ELA

This week our class put a creative twist on grammar with our Preposition House Project! Students were challenged to design a colorful and original “house” and then bring it to life with descriptive sentences that showcased their knowledge of prepositional phrases.

Each student wrote 10 sentences that used prepositional phrases to describe different parts of their house. For example: “The flowers in front of the porch are bright yellow” or “A cat sleeps under the window on the second floor.” In every sentence, students carefully labeled the preposition, the object of the preposition, and any adjectives that gave extra detail.

This project wasn’t just about building grammar skills—it also encouraged creativity. The houses were decorated with bold colors, fun designs, and unique details that reflected each student’s personality. By combining art and language, students showed how prepositional phrases can make writing more vivid and precise.

The Preposition House Project was a fun and memorable way to wrap up our prepositions unit. Our classroom is now filled with bright, imaginative houses that prove grammar can be both challenging and exciting!