Looking for engaging activities to practice the Past Simple verb tense with your students? This money-saving bundle includes six classroom-tested games designed to help ESL, EFL, and ELL learners master both regular past tense endings (-t, -d, -id) and irregular verb forms. After you’ve introduced and drilled the tense, these interactive games give students the essential practice they need to build fluency while having fun.
What’s Included in the Bundle:
- Dominoes – Match present to past tense verbs and review regular verb pronunciation endings. Two complete games included.
- Bingo – Reinforce 36 of the most common irregular verbs with two versions of Bingo boards for variety.
- I Have, Who Has – An easy-to-play card game that practices 39 irregular verbs while building listening comprehension and classroom interaction.
- Slap-It! – A fast-paced game to practice 42 irregular verbs. Students listen carefully for past or present tense forms and “slap” the correct card. Can also be used as a memory game.
- Cootie Catchers (Fortune Tellers) – A hands-on way to review irregular verbs and sentence building.
- Irregular Verb Card Game – Great for small groups to reinforce verb forms through repetition.
Why Teachers Love This Set:
- Low-prep activities – just print, laminate, and play
- Covers both regular and irregular verbs
- Flexible for small groups, centers, or whole-class practice
- Encourages speaking, listening, and reading skills
- Reusable resources for year-after-year use
Perfect Pairing:
For even more verb practice, pair this bundle with the Irregular Verb Board Game – Past Simple Verbs & Question Cards . Together, they provide students with multiple ways to practice and master tricky verb forms.
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Click here to purchase the Verb Games Bundle: Past Simple Regular and Irregular Verbs