No More Idiom Worksheets! Build Language with a Classroom Idiom Activity

Sometimes, it’s hard to remember the meaning of idioms that you’ve read or heard in conversation. It’s only when you listen to them used again do you remember. Our Idiom Go Fish game is designed for students to play – to practice recognizing the meaning of common idioms in the English language. A fun way for students to study idioms!

🎲This unique game includes 36 idiom cards, 36 meaning cards, and instructions. Students play with traditional rules of Go Fish! and hold their own “Idioms” tournament.

 By playing Idioms Go Fish! with your students, you can help them develop an understanding of the meaning behind some common idioms. 

Tips for Differentiation + Scaffolding 

A team of dedicated, experienced educators created this resource to support your English Language Arts and Vocabulary lessons. 

In addition to individual student work time, use this vocabulary game to enhance learning through guided writing groups, whole class lessons, or remote learning assignments. 

Support students who need help understanding the concepts by pairing teams to work together to identify the idioms.

Easily Prepare This Resource for Your Students

The dropdown icon on the Download button allows you to choose between the Color or Blackline PDF versions 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.

Don’t stop there! We’ve got more activities and resources that cut down on lesson planning time:  

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Idioms: What Are They and What Do They Mean? PowerPoint

An editable PowerPoint presentation to use when teaching idioms.

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Idioms Poster

A poster giving the definition for and examples of idioms.

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Interesting Idioms Worksheet

A worksheet using common idioms.