Kindergarten Action Verbs
Fun worksheets and activities to help kindergarteners learn action verbs
What Are Action Verbs?
Action verbs are words that show what someone or something is doing. They describe movement, actions, and activities. From "run" to "jump," action verbs help kindergarteners express what they see and do.
Common Action Verbs for Kindergarten
Movement Verbs
Run
The dog runs fast.
Jump
The frog jumps high.
Walk
The cat walks slowly.
Dance
The girl dances happily.
Daily Activities
Eat
The boy eats his lunch.
Sleep
The baby sleeps quietly.
Play
The children play outside.
Read
The teacher reads a story.
Animal Actions
Fly
The bird flies in the sky.
Swim
The fish swims in the water.
Crawl
The snake crawls on the ground.
Hop
The rabbit hops quickly.
Action Verb Examples
The dog runs in the park.
The cat sleeps on the couch.
The bird flies over the trees.
The children play in the garden.
Interactive Quiz 1: Find the Action Verb
Find the action verb in each sentence:
The cat jumps on the table.
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Answer: jumps
The dog barks loudly.
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Answer: barks
The bird sings sweetly.
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Answer: sings
Interactive Quiz 2: Complete the Sentence
Complete each sentence with an action verb:
The rabbit _____ quickly.
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Answer: hops
The fish _____ in the water.
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Answer: swims
The boy _____ his lunch.
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Answer: eats
Interactive Quiz 3: Picture Matching
Match the action with the correct verb:
A person moving their feet quickly on the ground
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Answer: run
A person moving their body to music
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Answer: dance
A person looking at words in a book
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Answer: read
Interactive Quiz 4: Action Verb Charades
Guess the action verb from the description:
What action do you do when you're tired?
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Answer: sleep
What action do you do when you're hungry?
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Answer: eat
What action do you do when you're happy?
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Answer: smile or laugh
Tips for Teaching Action Verbs
Use Movement
Have children act out the verbs to help them understand the meaning.
Use Pictures
Show pictures of actions and have children identify the verbs.
Make It Fun
Use games and songs to make learning action verbs enjoyable.
Quick Reference
Pro Tip
Action verbs help kindergarteners express themselves and understand the world around them - make learning fun and interactive!