Playing charades is one of the most effective ways to practice the present progressive (present continuous) verb tense in young learners’ classrooms. This winter-themed charades set helps students identify seasonal action verbs and nouns while having fun. Learners act out winter actions, such as “slipping on ice” or “drinking hot chocolate,” while classmates guess the correct phrase. This interactive activity not only reinforces grammar skills but also encourages teamwork, movement, and lots of laughter.
Why Use Winter Charades?
These winter action verb cards are designed with ESL, EFL, and ELL classrooms in mind but work just as well in primary grades. Acting out verbs helps students internalize English sentence structure, improve fluency, and expand vocabulary. The movement-based format is a fantastic way to channel students’ winter energy into an engaging and positive classroom activity.
What’s Included
- 32 phrase cards featuring a winter action verb paired with a noun (example: “You are slipping on ice”)
- Cards print 8 per page for easy prep and classroom use
- Full color and low-ink versions included to fit your printing needs
Classroom Benefits
- Reinforces present progressive verb tense in a natural way
- Encourages speaking, listening, and critical thinking skills
- Perfect for warm-ups, indoor recess, or winter holiday activities
- Reusable resource – print, laminate, and enjoy for years
Also Available on TpT
You can view and purchase this resource in my Teachers Pay Teachers shop here: Winter Charades – Action Verb and Noun Miming Cards
Pair It With This Resource
For more verb tense practice with seasonal themes, pair this charades set with my WH Question Word Posters . Together, these resources give students practice asking and answering questions while reinforcing grammar and vocabulary in context.