Identifying Verbs – No More Worksheets! Let’s Play Instead!

The Identifying Verbs – I Have, Who Has? Game is a fun and exciting way for students to review and practice identifying action verbs. Students read sentences and determine which word is an action verb in each sentence. To play, students are each given a card. The student with the first card begins to play by reading their card aloud. Play passes to the student who has the card containing the answer. Each card links to another, and the game continues until all cards are read and matched.

Through this activity, students will show their ability to identify action verbs in context and enhance listening and speaking skills in the classroom.

Active Verb Games for the Classroom

Along with other verb resources and activities, this I have, Who Has game is the perfect way to get kids up and moving. Here are some other easy ways to get your students practicing verbs in an active way in the classroom:

• Verb Charades – Students act out verbs without speaking while their classmates guess the verb being demonstrated.
• Relay Races – Set up stations with verb-related tasks that students must complete in teams, combining physical activity with verb practice.
• Simon Says – A classic game where the teacher gives commands using verbs, and students only follow the command if it starts with “Simon says.”
• Verb Scavenger Hunt – Hide verb cards around the classroom and have students find them and act out the verb they discover.

Easily Prepare This Resource for Your Students

Use the dropdown icon on the Download button to choose between the  Color or Blackline PDF version of this resource. Print on cardstock for added durability and longevity. Place all pieces in a folder or large envelope for easy access. 

This resource was created by Lindsey Phillips, a teacher in Michigan and a Teach Starter collaborator.

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