Learning verbs is an important step when children start building sentences. In Grade 1, students learn that a verb is a word that tells us what someone or something is doing.

For example:

• run
• jump
• eat
• read
• play

These words show actions, so they are called verbs.

In early elementary classes, verbs are sometimes also called doing words because they describe an action. If your child is just starting grammar, you can also try our doing words worksheets for Grade 1.

These Grade 1 verb worksheets are simple, classroom-friendly printables designed for young learners. They help children identify verbs, match actions to pictures, and use verbs in sentences.

What Are Verbs? (Grade 1 Explanation)

A verb is a word that shows an action.

Examples:

• The boy runs.
• The girl reads a book.
• The dog jumps.
• The baby sleeps.

The highlighted words show what the person or animal is doing, so they are verbs.

Teachers often introduce verbs as action words so children can easily understand the concept.

Verb Examples for Grade 1

Here are some common action verbs children learn in early elementary school.

• run
• jump
• play
• eat
• drink
• read
• write
• sing
• dance
• sleep

Children will see many of these verbs in the worksheets below.

Activities in These Verb Worksheets

These printable worksheets include simple activities that help children practice identifying verbs.

1. Circle the Verb

Children read a short sentence and circle the action word.

Example:

The boy runs fast.
The cat sleeps on the mat.

2. Match the Picture to the Verb

Children look at pictures and match them with the correct verb.

Example verbs:

• run
• jump
• eat
• read

This activity helps children connect actions with words.

3. Fill in the Blank with the Correct Verb

Children choose the correct verb to complete the sentence.

Example:

I ______ my lunch.
(play / eat)

Answer: eat

4. Write a Sentence with a Verb

Children practice writing a simple sentence using an action word.

Example:

• I run in the park.
• She reads a book.

This helps children begin forming their own sentences.

Free Printable Verb Worksheets (Grade 1)

These worksheets are designed for:

• Grade 1 students
• early elementary learners
• ESL beginners
• homeschool practice
• classroom grammar activities

Teachers and parents can print the worksheets and use them for extra grammar practice at home or in class.

Doing Words and Verbs

In beginner grammar lessons, verbs are often called doing words.

For example:

Verb	Action
run	running
eat	eating
jump	jumping
play	playing

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

Doing Words Worksheets for Grade 1

These worksheets focus on recognizing simple action words in sentences.

Why Learning Verbs Is Important

Understanding verbs helps children:

• build complete sentences
• describe actions clearly
• improve reading and writing skills
• learn basic grammar concepts

Verbs are one of the first parts of speech children learn in elementary school.