Action Verbs
Videos and songs to help First Grade kids learn what are action verbs and how to use them.
Learning verbs is a crucial step in a child’s language development. Verbs can be introduced to kids in a fun and engaging way.
- Start with Simple Action Verbs:
Begin with verbs that describe everyday actions that kids can easily understand and act out.
Examples: run, jump, walk, hop, skip, eat, drink, sleep, sit, stand, clap, wave, throw, catch
Activities:
Act it out: Say a verb and have the child perform the action. For example, “Jump!” “Clap your hands!” “Walk to the door!"
Picture cards: Use picture cards depicting different actions. Show a card and ask, “What is he/she doing?"
Simon Says: Play “Simon Says” using action verbs. This makes learning fun and interactive. “Simon says jump!” “Simon says touch your toes!"
Simple sentences: Use the verbs in simple sentences.
“The dog runs.”
“The girl eats an apple."
- Introduce More Verbs Gradually:
Once the child understands basic action verbs, you can introduce more complex ones and different types of verbs.
More action verbs: draw, paint, write, read, sing, dance, cook, build, cut, open, close
Thinking verbs: think, know, remember, forget, guess
Feeling verbs: feel, like, love, hate
Activities:
Storytelling: Read stories and point out the verbs. Ask the child to identify what the characters are doing.
Describe pictures: Show a picture and ask the child to describe what is happening in the picture using verbs.
“What am I doing?” game: Act out an action and have the child guess the verb.
- Explain the Concept of “Doing Words”:
Explain to the child that verbs are “doing words” or “action words.” This simple definition can help them understand the concept.
The following diagram gives some common verbs for kids. Start with level 1 which consists of concrete and frequently used verbs and then gradually introduce more verbs that may include mental actions. Scroll down the page for more examples.
- Introduce Linking Verbs:
Linking verbs connect the subject to a description. These are a bit more abstract, so introduce them later.
Examples: is, am, are, was, were, seem, look, feel
Activities:
Use simple sentences:
“The flower is red.”
“The sky looks blue.”
“I feel happy.”
- Keep it Fun and Engaging:
Use games, songs, and rhymes to make learning verbs enjoyable.
Use real-life examples and relate verbs to the child’s experiences.
Be patient and encouraging.
Example Activities and Games:
Action Verb Charades: Write verbs on slips of paper and have the child act them out.
Verb Bingo: Create bingo cards with pictures of different actions.
“I Spy” with verbs: “I spy someone reading a book."
Fill-in-the-blank sentences: Provide sentences with missing verbs and have the child fill in the blanks.
Key Points for Teaching Verbs to Kids:
Start simple and build gradually.
Use concrete examples and actions.
Make it fun and interactive.
Be patient and supportive.
By using these strategies, you can make learning verbs a positive and rewarding experience for children.
Actions Verbs for Children
Learn action verbs.
Words include: bounce, clean, climb, close, crawl, dance, draw, drive, eat, laugh, look, open, play, point, read, ride, shake, shout, sleep, speak, throw, tiptoe, wave, write
Get into Action With Action Verbs
Reading and Writing Song for Kids
Verbs | Action Verbs
What is a Verb?
Types of Verbs
Action Verbs
Is, Am, Are
Has, Have
Spelling Rules for Verbs
Adding -ed
Irregular Verbs
Adding -ing
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