A collective noun is a word used to describe a group of things.

For example: a flock of sheep

In this activity, we are going to be looking at many different collective nouns . Some collective nouns are very common and we hear them all the time, but others are more unusual.

Why not keep a list of some of the best ones to use in your writing in the future!

Who wouldn't be impressed if you wrote about seeing a kindle of kittens!

Have you heard of any of these before?

a parliament of owls

a murder of crows

a murmuration of starlings