This resource (Can / Can’t for Ability Small Cards – ESL Action Verb Activities for Elementary Students) is part of the complete pack at this link: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Can-as-an-Ability-Unit-for-Elementary-ESL-4299251
Using small action verb cards helps students practice speaking, sorting, and making sentences. These Can / Can’t small cards for ESL students are perfect for classroom games, pair work, and speaking activities that build confidence .
Print and use the interactive, visual, and flexible Can
as an Ability small cards. These
supportive cards help ELLs to make connections between visuals and vocabulary,
improving recall. The cards are portable and can be used in various
settings—inside the classroom, in small groups, or for individual study. Write these ideas into your lesson plan steps in english.
Sort the cards into can / can't categories
Students can work together
in pairs or small groups, helping each other use new vocabulary as they sort
the cards into what they can or can’t do. Learners use critical thinking to complete the activity. Perfect for making sure that students understand the use of can and can't for ability.
Can for ability activities. Take a look!
Play Bingo!
Hand in the bingo grid to
the students and place the small cards on the board, table, etc. for them to
select 9 cards to write what they can actually do. Then, lift all the cards and
start calling the verbs.
Write sentences in notebooks using the cards
Repeated exposure to vocabulary using the card to reinforce writing. ELLs benefit from the repetition that cards facilitate. Have the stduents pick cards and write a sentence, a question or any other grammar structure that you suggest.
Use the cards for making contrasting sentences. Model your example. Take a look!
Action verbs vocabulary match
Playing with the small cards will encourage active
participation from students. Introduce this matching game. Cut the word
from each card and have the students in groups collaborate to put the verb card
to a verb word together. Matching activities can quickly show if a student has
understood the concept or needs further practice.
action verbs activity:
Try more
spelling using the cards. Grab an egg holder from the grocery store. Cut
the word into letters and place them into each egg space. Players will pick up
the letters and write the word under each small card.
This frog-themed pack uses visuals, movement, and games to turn grammar practice into fun: flashcards, “can/can’t” sorting games, cut-and-paste worksheets and board/spinner games give students multiple ways to practice “I can jump”, “She can’t swim” and more. Perfect for classrooms, centers, or extra practice. It is included in the complete resource. Go to this blog post: https://eflelementaryresources.blogspot.com/2025/06/frog-and-can-as-ability.html
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