Use this action verb word search to not only learn spelling, but to get bodies moving as well. After finding each word, get up and do the action!
With our oldest getting more confident in her reading abilities, utilizing word searches is a low pressure way to practice her literacy skills from letter recognition to word formation.
As you move through this word search, encourage each other to get up and act out the motion once you find the word. This gives you a way to reinforce the word they just found with a total body response as well as a quick wiggle break. It is bound to get a few giggles too, which can help to ease some of the letter-finding pressure.
How To Use This Action Word Search
Word searches can be used any time – while you’re cooking, part of your learning time, during travel days, etc.
I recommend you do this word search while standing up, so it is easier to transition from doing the physical movement and back to the word search. Standing up to search for the words also helps more wiggly learners concentrate as they can move their bodies while they work.
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Prepare Your Word Search
I highly recommend you put this Action Word Search into a plastic sleeve and find the words with a dry erase marker. This way, you can easily correct any errors and use it over and over again.
A plastic sleeve makes it super simple to store in a binder or file folder and pull out again and again when you need a movement break while reinforcing some literacy skills (or store it for when your younger kids are ready for it).
Get your free printable here.
What’s Included In Your Download
Your Action Word Search includes a one page PDF with the word search.
Materials Needed For Action Word Search
This Action Word Search is easy to put together. It prints nicely on 8.5 x 11 printer paper. You can opt for card stock if you want it t be a bit more durable.
Grab a plastic sleeve and a dry erase marker if you want to reuse your word search again and again.
Alternatively, use a laminator.
No matter what you use it for – classroom verb practice, an easy morning activity, or a fast way to get the wiggles out – this Action Word Search free printable is a simple one to add to your day. Your children will love both the letter hunting and the movement it involves.
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