If you are like me and struggle all year to help students memorize irregular verbs in the past tense, this hands-on resource is the perfect solution. These printable cootie catchers (fortune tellers) make grammar review interactive and fun. Students practice changing 38 high-frequency infinitive verbs into their simple past tense forms through two engaging activities that support memorization, sentence building, and fluency.
Two Ways to Practice
- Set 1: Students are given the infinitive verb and must change it into the simple past.
- Set 2: Fill-in-the-blank phrases with a missing verb (infinitive provided in brackets). Students insert the correct past tense form, reinforcing both conjugation and complete sentence formation.
What’s Included
- 10 printable cootie catchers
- 5 with infinitive-to-past verbs
- 5 with fill-in-the-blank sentences
- Black-and-white versions for easy printing on colored or plain paper
- Simple folding instructions for student use
How to Use
This resource is delivered as a full-color PDF. Print, cut, and fold according to the instructions. For repeated classroom use, laminate the cootie catchers to make them more durable. Perfect for partner work, stations, warm-ups, or fast-finishers, these activities keep students practicing irregular verbs in a fun, memorable way.
Pair It with the Irregular Verbs GO FISH Card Game
For even more practice, pair these cootie catchers with the Past Tense Irregular Verbs GO FISH Card Game . Together, these two resources cover irregular verb conjugations through both individual practice and group gameplay. Students gain confidence using verbs in context, while teachers enjoy low-prep, versatile grammar activities that can be reused year after year.