Bring your students’ writing to life with Vivid Verbs Pop—a fun, fast-paced, and hands-on game designed to help young writers supercharge their verb choices!

This engaging resource encourages students to explore and experiment with vivid verbs that add excitement, precision, and clarity to their writing.

Vivid Verbs Pop is perfect for small groups, literacy rotations, or even one-on-one support sessions.

Students will explore 45 vibrant game cards, each featuring a vivid verb.
As they play, they'll not only build their vocabulary but also develop a deeper understanding of how word choice impacts meaning and tone.

Whether they’re replacing basic verbs like run or say with more powerful alternatives such as dash or declare, students will sharpen their ability to select precise, descriptive language.

Key Learning Outcomes:

• Identify and understand vivid verbs


• Develop synonym knowledge and vocabulary


• Practise using vivid verbs in context


• Enhance descriptive writing and sentence structure


• Encourage collaborative discussions about word choice and meaning

What’s Included:

• 45 vivid verb cards


• Game boards (high and low-colour options)


• Clear game instructions

Materials Needed:

• Printed game boards and cards (we recommend using thick card for durability)


• Laminator (optional, for extra longevity)


• Scissors or guillotine for cutting out the cards


• Whiteboard and markers (optional for follow-up activities)

How to Play:

1. Students take turns drawing a vivid verb card.


2. They read the vivid verb aloud and discuss its meaning.


3. As a group or individually, they decide on the basic verb it could replace.


4. Players then use the vivid verb in a sentence to show their understanding.


5. The first player to correctly identify a set number of vivid verbs wins!

Ideas for Classroom Use:

• 💡 Use it during writing warm-ups to get students thinking creatively.


• 💡 Add it to your literacy rotations to boost vocabulary skills.


• 💡 Include it in guided writing groups to support students who need help varying their word choice.


• 💡 Challenge early finishers to write a short story using at least five vivid verbs from the game.


• 💡 Turn it into a charades game—students act out the vivid verb instead of saying it aloud!

Teacher Tips:

• 💛 Print and laminate the cards for long-lasting use.


• 💛 Create a vivid verb word wall—add new words from the game as you go!


• 💛 Differentiate the game by focusing on certain verbs that suit your class needs.


• 💛 Encourage students to keep a personal vivid verb list in their writing journals.

Vivid Verbs Pop is more than just a game—it’s a powerful way to build vocabulary, strengthen writing skills, and foster a love of language!