Teach daily routine verbs with this interactive set of Daily Routine Vocabulary Clip Cards. Featuring 24 everyday actions like “brush teeth,” “wake up,” and “do homework,” this set is perfect for ESL/ELL learners, kindergarten, and elementary students. Great for morning meetings, centers, and speaking activities.
What’s Included
- 24 picture → word clip cards (routine image with three word choices)
- 24 word → picture clip cards (routine word with three image options)
- Teacher directions for prep and classroom use
- Labels to organize and store sets
Daily Routine Vocabulary Words Covered
take a bath, sleep, read books, brush teeth, comb hair, eat breakfast, have dinner, eat lunch, get dressed, go home, go to school, do homework, study at school, put on pajamas, play, wake up, drive to school, play sports, watch TV, take a shower, clean the house, cook, work.
Why Teachers Love This Set
- Practical verbs: focuses on everyday actions students use in conversation
- ESL-friendly design: simple images and clear wording support language acquisition
- Flexible use: two card formats for whole group, partner, or independent learning
- Interactive & hands-on: students clip or mark answers for active learning
- Reusable: print on cardstock, laminate, and use year after year
Classroom Uses
- Morning routines and ESL/ELL practice
- Units on daily life and habits
- Centers, task cards, and rotations
- Partner games to encourage speaking
- Homework or extra practice packets
Setup & Printing
- Print cards on heavy cardstock for durability.
- Laminate and trim along guidelines.
- Provide clothespins, clips, or dry-erase markers for students to select answers.
- Store with included labels for easy access.
Tip: Mark the back of each card with the correct answer for self-checking practice.
Skills Covered
- Daily routine and action verb vocabulary
- Word recognition and spelling
- Picture–word matching
- Speaking and listening (ESL conversation practice)
- Fine motor skills through clipping and marking answers