The Verb (Digital PDF)

⚠️ Note: These materials are created for Montessori environments and should be presented by an AMI-certified guide to ensure the experience is offered in the intended way.

Area: Reading: Functions of Words

Age: 4½–5 years
Prerequisite: Independent work with prepositions

Purpose: This PDF digital download includes a complete set of Verb Boxes designed to support the child’s understanding of the function of the verb through concrete, action-based language work.

The material helps the child recognize verbs as words of movement and energy, showing how actions relate to and affect objects and people. Through hands-on reading and movement, the child engages intellectually, physically, and emotionally with language, supporting deeper comprehension and interest in early literature.

The full set includes five verb boxes, with flexible printing options to support different classroom spaces.

Includes (PDF):

Box 1

• 18 individual verbs

• Printable box in two sizes

Boxes 2–5

• 18 action phrases per box

• Printable boxes in two sizes

All materials are provided in English and Spanish.

Box patterns are included so guides may print on any color cardstock or paper of their choice.

All files are print-ready and designed to be printed and assembled at home.