Dot the Animal Doing the Action
Written by Adi Ackerman, Head Teacher
"Dot the Animal Doing the Action" is written for Preschool (Ages 3-5). Children who are new to this can work with a grown-up beside them, and the instructions are meant to be read aloud. Older children who need more practice with action words can use it as a short review.
Preschool action words worksheet: dot the animal that swims, flies, digs or hops as each action word is read aloud. Answer key included. Part of our action words build a simple sentence collection.
How do I use this worksheet?
Act out each word before the page: jump, hop, wave and swim in place. Afterward, say a short sentence with the action, like The dog digs, to link the word to a sentence.
What students will practice
- Students will listen to an action word such as swim or hop.
- Students will look at animals doing different actions.
- Students will dot the circle under the animal doing that action.
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FAQ
How do I use this action words worksheet?
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Act out each word before the page: jump, hop, wave and swim in place. Afterward, say a short sentence with the action, like The dog digs, to link the word to a sentence.
What does this worksheet teach?
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Dot the animal that swims, flies, digs or hops as each action word is read aloud. The directions on the page read: An adult reads the words aloud. Read the action word in each row. Your child dots the circle under the animal doing that action. The page opens with a worked example, and an answer key is included.
Can I use this action words worksheet for homeschool or classroom?
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Yes, both. We made it for Preschool build a simple sentence, and the page works the same whether it lands on a kitchen table or a center rotation. At home, most families go through it together and talk the answers out loud, and that talking is where most of the learning happens with action words. In class it runs well as independent work while you pull a small group. Print one copy or thirty, whichever the day needs.
How many Preschool action words worksheets are there?
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4 printable worksheets, all free to preview. Downloads are included with a ClassWeekly free trial, and every page prints on standard 8.5 x 11 paper.
What age are action words worksheets for?
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These are written for preschool children, roughly ages 3-5. Start with the first few pages, use the free preview to judge the fit, and come back to harder ones as your child gets steadier.
Does my child need to write letters already?
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No. Pages start with tracing over dashed guides and build up to writing on their own, one small step at a time.
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Worksheet Details
| Grade | Preschool |
| Subject | Grammar & Writing |
| Topic | Build a Simple Sentence |
| Pages | 1 page |
| Difficulty | Medium |
| Answer key | Included |
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