Verb or Noun?

English Language Arts (ELA) - Kindergarten

Sorting and Performing Game: Understanding Verbs and Nouns for Kids

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Verb or Noun?

Goal

Verbs: L.K.1.B

This sorting and performing game will help students become more comfortable spotting verbs by acting out the actions they describe.

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Activity Prep

• Download & print the PDF below

• Scissors (*Please help with scissors as needed.)

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How to Play

Number of Players: 

• About 1 - 4 Players (depending on how well they can see the cards)

Setup:

1. Download and print the PDF

2. Cut out all the cards. (*Please assist with scissors as needed.)  

3. The teacher will create a card deck and place it face down.

Playing:

1. Gather around.

2. The teacher will flip a card, read the word aloud, and show it to everyone.

3. If the word is a noun, stay still.

4. If the word is a verb, act it out! (For example, for "eat," pretend to munch).

5. Continue playing until all the cards have been used.

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Common Core

• CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.K.1.B (Use frequently occurring nouns and verbs.)