Laila De Mesa has created the project "English Words Around Us: Discovering Nouns and Verbs Globally" in Class2Class.org
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English Words Around Us: Discovering Nouns and Verbs Globally
What is this project about?
Students collect pictures and objects from their classroom and home that show nouns and verbs, then share them with a partner class via video call to compare what words they find. They play simple matching games with flashcards and toys to practice n...
- Age of Students
- 6-8 years
- Project Duration
- 24 weeks
- Starting Month
- October 2026
Learning Outcomes
Students will be able to identify and name nouns and verbs from their classroom and home, then share pictures and objects with partner classmates internationally using digital tools.
Students will be able to demonstrate collaboration by matching English words with classmates across different countries through video calls and simple digital games.
Skills to develop
Project Activities
Nouns and Verbs Around Us: Getting Started
Students introduce themselves and share one favorite object from home, naming it and acting out a simple action with it. Teacher explains that they will hunt for naming words (nouns) and action words (verbs) together over the next weeks and then show a partner class what they find.
Collecting and Sorting Nouns and Verbs
Students spend several weeks gathering pictures and objects from their classroom and home that show clear nouns and verbs. They sort their collection into two groups, label each item with the word, and create a simple visual chart showing nouns on one side and verbs on the other.
Matching Games and Flashcard Practice
Students play partner and small-group matching games using flashcards and toys to practice naming nouns and verbs. They take turns picking a card or object, saying the word aloud, and finding a match. Teacher rotates through groups to listen, correct gently, and celebrate effort.
Preparing for the International Video Exchange
Students organize their noun and verb collections into a simple digital slideshow or photo display (with teacher support). They practice introducing themselves and their favorite words in short, simple sentences. Teacher explains that they will meet a class from another country and show them what words they found.
Live Video Call with Partner Class: Word Sharing and Matching
Students join a live video call with the partner class, show their collections, and play a simple matching game together. Each student names one noun or verb and the partner class tries to find a matching object or picture. Teacher moderates and ensures all voices are heard.
Reflection and Word Games with Partner Class
After the video call, students reflect on what words and objects they saw from the other class. They play simple digital or offline matching games (memory, bingo, or flashcard races) using words from both classes. Teacher guides them to notice similarities and differences in the words and objects they collect.
Show and Tell: Celebrating Our Words
Students present their favorite noun and verb collections to the class and parents, acting out the verbs and explaining why they chose each object. They reflect on what they learned about English words and what words they saw from the partner class. Teacher helps them notice how the same objects and actions have names in different countries.