Action Word Identification

This Action Word Identification worksheet is designed to support Kindergarten and Grade 1 students as they develop vocabulary, verb recognition, reading comprehension, and visual literacy skills. Students observe pictures of people performing everyday actions and identify the correct action word, strengthening their understanding of verbs, contextual reading, and the relationship between visual cues and written language.

Learning Goals

• Vocabulary & Word Recognition (K-1): Build familiarity with common action words through repeated visual and text-based practice.
• Grammar & Verb Identification: Help students recognize and understand verbs as words that show action.
• Reading & Comprehension Skills: Support meaning-making by connecting actions in images to written words.
• Visual Literacy Development: Strengthen the ability to interpret pictures and associate them accurately with text.

Instructional Benefits

• Teacher-Created Resource: Designed by educators to align with early literacy and grammar standards.
• Context-Based Learning: Action images provide clear, meaningful context that supports understanding.
• Emergent Reader & ESL Friendly: Visual supports make the activity accessible for beginning readers and English language learners.
• Flexible Use Options: Ideal for literacy centers, independent practice, small groups, intervention, or homework.

This printable worksheet helps young learners build a strong foundation in verb usage, vocabulary development, and reading comprehension through engaging picture-to-word matching. By identifying action words in context, students improve grammar awareness, observation skills, and confidence with written language. Suitable for both classroom instruction and homeschool settings, this low-prep resource provides meaningful practice that supports early literacy growth.

This worksheet is part of our Picture to Word Matching collection.