Action Verbs bingo cards

Common action verbs that students can act out: run, jump, read, cook and more. Calling by mime turns the game into a lively listening and speaking lesson.

Theme pack

One PDF with bingo cards, a word search, a crossword, word cards and tracing, all from these words. Free.

Tips for ESL teachers

Act out each verb instead of saying it, or let a student do the acting.
For past tense practice, call "Yesterday I ran" and have players find "Run".
Ask the winner to make a sentence with each verb in their line.

The 36 words on these cards

Add or remove words in the box above before you download.

Run
Walk
Jump
Hop
Skip
Swim
Climb
Dance
Sing
Read
Write
Draw
Paint
Eat
Drink
Sleep
Cook
Clean
Wash
Open
Close
Push
Pull
Throw
Catch
Kick
Sit
Stand
Listen
Talk
Laugh
Cry
Clap
Wave
Fly
Play

Questions

How many words do I need for Action Verbs bingo?

A 4×4 card needs 16 words. This list has 36, so cards differ enough that games rarely end in a tie. Smaller grids need fewer words.

Can I change the words?

Yes. Edit the list in the box above: add, remove or rewrite any word. The preview and the PDF update to match.

Are these Action Verbs bingo cards free?

Yes. You can download up to 40 unique cards per PDF with a caller sheet, with no sign-up and no watermark on the cards.