Action Words (Doing Words) for Class 1 – Free Worksheets

Teaching Grade 1 children doing words (also called action words or verbs) doesn’t have to be confusing. These are words that tell us what someone is doing — like run, eat, play, and swim. Helping kids identify and use doing words builds their confidence in reading, writing, and speaking English.

In this post, you’ll find:

• Simple explanations for parents and teachers
• Fun examples from everyday life
• Free printable doing words worksheets for Grade 1 students

What Are Doing Words?

Doing words show actions — things that people or animals do.

Here are some examples:

• The boy runs.
• The cat jumps.
• They play together.
• She draws a picture.

For Grade 1 learners, it’s best to introduce doing words using real actions they see every day. Say the sentence slowly, point to the action, and repeat. That helps children connect the word with what it means.

Why Grade 1 Children Should Learn Doing Words

Doing words are one of the first things children learn in English grammar because they:

✔ Help kids make meaningful sentences
✔ Improve vocabulary naturally
✔ Boost confidence in speaking and writing
✔ Support reading comprehension

These worksheets are perfect for classroom warm-ups, homework help, or extra practice at home.

If your child is learning doing words as verbs, you can also try these printable worksheets:

Verbs Worksheets for Grade 1

Who Is This Worksheet For?

This describing words worksheet is ideal for:

• Grade 1 students
• Early primary learners
• ESL students
• Homeschool families
• Parents looking for extra practice

Doing Words Worksheets – Free Printable

Below are simple worksheets designed especially for Grade 1 students. It keeps things visual and fun while reinforcing the idea of doing words in a clear way — just like early learning grammar printables for other topics.

Click the button below to download the Grade 1 Doing Words Worksheet PDF — clean, printer-friendly, and perfect for home or classroom use just like other top grammar printables.

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Answer Key: Doing Words (Action Words) – Grade 1

Below are the correct answers for the worksheet questions. Use this to check your child’s work or to help explain doing words.

Doing Words Worksheet 1

1. runs
2. reads
3. play
4. cooks
5. cries
6. eat
7. draws
8. fly
9. writes
10. jumps
11. shines
12. laugh
13. teaches
14. drinks
15. ticks

Doing Words Worksheet 2

1. swim
2. run
3. fly
4. feeds
5. eats

Tips for Parents & Teachers

✔ Use real examples — act out the words while you say them
✔ Repetition helps — repeat sentences more than once
✔ Turn learning into play — ask your child to show you the action after reading
✔ Pair pictures with sentences for visual support

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Learning doing words helps children understand actions and build clear, meaningful sentences. With simple practice and fun activities, Grade 1 kids can confidently identify action words and use them correctly in their everyday speaking and writing.

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Happy learning!

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