Make vocabulary practice fun and interactive with this Opposite Verbs Board Game. Students will review 35 common verbs and their opposites while building fluency, spelling, and oral language skills. Perfect for ESL, ELL, and early elementary students, this printable grammar game is ideal for literacy centers, small groups, and classroom review.
How to Play
Players move around the board by rolling a die or spinner. When they land on a verb space, they must provide the correct opposite verb to continue. Teachers can adapt the activity in two ways: students can say the opposite verb aloud for speaking practice, or write it down on the recording sheet for spelling and written grammar practice. This flexibility makes it easy to use for multiple grade levels and learning objectives.
What’s Included
- 2 Different Board Games (full-color & low-ink versions, prints on two 8.5" x 11" pages)
- Game markers for student players
- Clear teacher directions
- Answer key and student recording sheet for accountability
* Dice or spinner not included. Best used in small groups or literacy centers.
Why Teachers Love It
- Engages students in antonym practice through hands-on play
- Supports ESL/ELL vocabulary development with everyday verbs
- Encourages speaking, listening, and writing skills
- Low-prep activity that can be laminated and reused year after year
Pair It With This Resource
For even more word practice, pair this activity with the Compound Nouns Board Game from my shop. Together, these resources give students a well-rounded approach to understanding word relationships, from opposites to compound word formation.
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