Grade 1

Action Words in a Day

Use everyday actions like run, eat, jump, write, and sleep to notice doing words.

Category: Grammar in Use 7 min Growing
Aa Tap Say Read

Act out the word first, then say it in a sentence. Children understand grammar more easily when it stays tied to movement and meaning.

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Run

doing word

This word shows an action.

Example: I run fast.

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Write

doing word

Writing is also an action.

Example: I write my name.

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Sleep

doing word

Some actions are calm too.

Example: The baby sleeps.

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These printables match this lesson's stage and theme, so a child can move from screen practice to calm hands-on work.

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