There, Their and They’re: Game and Easy Tricks
There, their and they’re sound the same but mean different things. There is a place (over there), their means belonging to them (their dog), and they’re is short for they are.
👂 Play the there, their and they’re game
Tricks that make it easier
- There has "here" inside it, and both are about places.
- Their has "heir" inside it: an heir owns things, and their shows ownership.
- They’re = they are. Try saying "they are": if it still makes sense, use they’re.
Common mistakes
- Writing their when you mean they’re ("their going home").
- Using there for ownership ("there books").
- Forgetting the apostrophe in they’re.
A five-day practice plan
| Day | What to do (10 minutes) |
|---|---|
| Day 1 | Play Homophone Heroes on this skill for 5–10 minutes. Read the explanation after every mistake. |
| Day 2 | Learn one trick from this page and use it out loud while you play. |
| Day 3 | Print the worksheet and try it without help. Mark it with the answer key together. |
| Day 4 | Play again and try to beat your personal best score or get three stars. |
| Day 5 | Mix it up: try the ⏱️ Timed test, or ask your child to explain the skill to you in their own words. |
Suits Year 3 and Year 4 and Year 5.
Frequently asked questions
How do I remember there, their and they’re?
There is a place (like here), their shows ownership, and they’re means they are.
Is "their" or "there" used for places?
There: "Put it over there."
What other homophones confuse kids?
To/too/two, your/you’re, its/it’s, and where/wear/were are the most common.