Irregular Past Tense Verbs: Color to Reveal
Written by Adi Ackerman, Head Teacher
"Irregular Past Tense Verbs: Color to Reveal" is written for 2nd Grade to 3rd Grade (Ages 7-9). It also works a grade below or above: younger children can use it with an adult reading it aloud, and older ones as a quick refresher.
3 pages in this set
Irregular past tense verbs color to reveal for 2nd and 3rd grade: 12 sentences to fill in, then a hidden picture to color. Answer key included. Part of our irregular verbs english & reading collection.
How do I use this resource?
Students write the 12 verbs, then read each box on page 2 out loud and color only the real past tense verbs. Use for grammar practice or a fun early finisher.
What students will practice
- Practices changing irregular verbs to the past tense, such as run to ran, eat to ate and bring to brought.
- Builds the skill of spotting wrong forms like drawed, since students color only the real past tense verbs.
- Works for 2nd and 3rd grade as grammar practice or an early finisher, with a hidden rocket and an answer key.
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FAQ
How do I use the Irregular Past Tense Verbs: Color to Reveal?
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Students write the 12 verbs, then read each box on page 2 out loud and color only the real past tense verbs. Use for grammar practice or a fun early finisher.
What is the Irregular Past Tense Verbs: Color to Reveal?
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Two pages after the cover. Page 1 has 12 sentences with an underlined verb to change to the past tense, like run to ran, eat to ate, go to went and bring to brought. Page 2 is a grid of real and wrong forms such as flew and drawed. Students color only the correct ones to reveal a hidden picture. The answer key lists all 12 and names the picture, a rocket.
Can I use the Irregular Past Tense Verbs: Color to Reveal at home and in the classroom?
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Yes. We made it for 2nd Grade to 3rd Grade english & reading, and it works the same at home or at school. Families print it for one child and keep it where they will use it every day. Teachers print a copy per student or one for the whole room, whichever the day needs.
What English and reading resources are included?
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The set includes reading comprehension pages, writing-support pages that scaffold sentences and paragraphs, story prompts for independent writing, and word games and puzzles for vocabulary and spelling practice. Together they cover the core reading and language skills second graders need.
How do I use these for guided reading?
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Match the page to your goal: comprehension pages for understanding, writing support for composition, prompts for independent writing, and word games for review. Introduce the task with a quick example, let students work in a small group or independently, then review answers by asking students to point to the clue that helped them.
Are these reading resources free to print?
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Yes. Previews are free, and printable downloads are included with a ClassWeekly free trial. Each page prints on standard 8.5x11 paper and is ready to use with no prep.
How can parents use these at home?
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One page a day makes a short, structured reading or writing activity that fits around a busy schedule. Comprehension pages build understanding, story prompts spark writing, and word games keep practice playful so kids stay engaged.
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Resource Details
| Grade | 2nd Grade to 3rd Grade |
| Subject | Resources |
| Topic | English & Reading |
| Pages | 3 pages |
| Difficulty | Medium |
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