Use worksheets. Give your first graders worksheets that require them to identify the noun in sentences and fill in blanks with their own nouns. Worksheets should also have students compose their own sentences and circle the noun in each.
Make up numerous worksheets with different questions. There should only be five or six questions on each worksheet. Break the students down into groups of five and give each group a worksheet. Have each group select a name and select a runner, who will give you the worksheet as soon as it...