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Which subject	English as second
What age group	Reception / Kindergarten
What topic	Verbs
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Fun Introduction to Verbs in English!

Lesson: Action Verbs for Little Learners

Objective

Today, we will explore the exciting world of verbs! Verbs are action words that tell us what someone or something is doing.

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Hook: "Action Verb Dance Party!"

What You Need:

• A spacious area in the classroom
• Upbeat, child-friendly music (like "Baby Shark" or any fun children's song)
• A list of action verbs (e.g., jump, dance, run, spin, clap)

Steps:

1. Gather the Children: Start by inviting all the children to sit in a circle. Tell them that today they’re going to have a “Dance Party” but with a twist—they'll only dance when they hear certain action words!

2. Introduce Action Verbs: Explain what verbs are in a simple way: “Verbs tell us what we do! They are action words! Can you think of some things we can do?” Allow the children to shout out examples.

3. Dance and Move:

   • Play the upbeat music.
   • Randomly call out an action verb from your list and demonstrate it yourself. For example, say “Jump!” and jump around.
   • Encourage the children to mimic your actions and dance while doing them, reminding them to listen for more verbs!
   • Continue calling out different action verbs throughout the song, mixing in chants of “Clap your hands!” or “Spin in a circle!” for added fun.

4. Wrap-up with Discussion: Once the music ends, gather the children back into a circle. Have a quick discussion:

   • Ask, “What actions did we do?”
   • “Which verb was your favorite?”
   • This will reinforce their understanding and make them eager to learn more about verbs!

Conclusion

This engaging activity not only introduces the concept of verbs in a memorable way but also promotes physical activity and collaboration among the children. They will enjoy expressing themselves while discovering how verbs play a big role in our everyday actions!

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Ready to Learn More!

After this fun start, we will dive into pictures and stories where we can find and identify verbs. Let’s get ready to explore more action words together!