Verb Rap Slides
Movement Studio
Action Word Dance
Get ready to move and learn!
What is a Verb?
A Verb is an...
ACTION WORD
"If you can DO IT, it's a verb!"
Warm Up!
Guess the Action
CLAP
JUMP
SHAKE
Verb Rap Song
Listen & Move
Embedded media
1. Listen for the word
2. Say the word
3. DO the action!
Action Stations!
1
Clap
Use your hands to make noise!
2
Jump
Get both feet off the floor!
3
Shake
Wiggle your whole body!
Circle Time
Let's Talk!
Which action was the hardest?
Which action was the most fun?
What is another Verb we can do?
Verb Action Cards
Verb Action Cards
Flashcards for warm-up and identification
VERB
CLAP
VERB
JUMP
VERB
SHAKE
VERB
MOVE
✂️ Teacher Tip: Cut along the spaces between cards and laminate for durability!
Verb Rap Teacher Guide
Action Word Dance
Teacher Facilitation Guide
Grades 1-2 SPED
Objective
Students will connect auditory vocabulary (verbs) with physical meaning through multisensory learning (music, movement, and visuals).
Materials Needed
- Verb Rap Slides
- Verb Action Cards (Laminated)
- Station Markers (Jump, Clap, Shake)
- Open space for movement
Lesson Timeline
5 min
Warm-Up: Label the Action
Show the Verb Action Cards to the class. Ask students to identify the action and mimic it in their seats.
"Look at this card. What is this person doing? Can we all try to CLAP?"
10 min
Viewing: Verb Rap Song
Use the Verb Rap Slides to play the video. Follow these specific teaching moments:
0:09
Definition Break: Pause and ask: "What do you think an 'action' is?" before the song defines it.
1:02
Predict: Pause before the 'Jump' section. Ask: "What is another action we can do safely in class?"
2:30
Listening Ears: Warn students the song is getting faster. They must switch actions quickly!
15 min
Activity: Action Stations
Set up the 3 Station Markers around the room. Divide students into 3 groups.
- Groups rotate every 1 minute.
- Teacher plays the corresponding loop of the song for each verb.
- Differentiation: Provide verbal prompts or physical hand-over-hand support for students with limited mobility.
5 min
Closure: Reflection
Gather in a circle. Use the discussion prompts on the final slide of the presentation.
Key Vocabulary
Verb: An action word. Something you can "do."
Action: Physical movement.
Extension Idea
"Create your own verse! Can we STOMP? Can we SPIN?"