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Present Tense Verbs

Verb Tenses: Past, Present, Future

Day 132of 180
Week 27of 36
20Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Identify and use present tense verbs

2

Understand how to add -s or -es to present tense verbs for singular subjects

3

Create sentences with present tense verbs

📖 Scripture Connection

Hebrews 13:8

“Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever.”

— Hebrews 13:8 (WEB)

Demonstrates the concept of present tense and God's consistent nature

📦 Materials Needed

  • Verb tense cards
  • Action picture cards
  • Whiteboard and marker
  • Colored stickers
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (5 min)

Gather students in a circle. Explain that today we'll learn about present tense verbs - words that tell what is happening right now.

💭 Review Question: What is a verb?
2Teaching (7 min)

Present tense verbs show an action happening now. For singular subjects like 'he' or 'she', we add -s or -es to the verb.

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Verbs are action words
  • Present tense means happening right now
  • Add -s or -es for he/she/it
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What are some actions you're doing right now?
  • How would you say 'run' for a single person?
3Activity: Action Verb Charades (6 min)
hands-on

Students act out present tense verbs while others guess and write the correct verb form

📝 Instructions:
  1. One student acts out a verb
  2. Other students guess the verb
  3. Write the verb in its correct present tense form
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Teacher demonstrates verbs first

Challenge: Use more complex action verbs

4Closing (2 min)

Review what we learned about present tense verbs

📝 Review Questions:
  • What makes a verb present tense?
  • How do we change verbs for he/she?
🙏 Prayer:

Dear Jesus, thank You for helping us learn and grow. Amen.

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll learn about past tense verbs!

💎 Memory Verse

Hebrews 13:8

“Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever.”

— Hebrews 13:8 (WEB)

🎯 Activity: Jesus Stays the Same

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

First graders are learning to recognize and use verb tenses

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Use lots of physical demonstrations
  • Make learning fun and interactive
  • Praise effort over perfection
🤔 Common Struggles:

Remembering to add -s or -es for singular subjects

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Ability to create simple sentences with present tense verbs

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Create a verb action poster
  • Play 'Verb Simon Says'
  • Draw pictures of actions happening now

Ready for Tomorrow?

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