English Words Around Us: Discovering Nouns and Verbs Globally

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.