Verb To Be Board Game – Am, Is, Are ESL Subject-Verb Agreement Activity

Make practicing subject–verb agreement with the verb “to be” (am, is, are) fun, interactive, and meaningful with this printable grammar board game. Instead of worksheets, students actively complete gap-fill sentences while moving around the board, reinforcing correct verb choices through repeated, contextualized practice.

This hands-on grammar game gives students practice with affirmative, negative, and question forms using both the present simple and present continuous. Because grammar is embedded in game play, students stay focused and motivated—often asking to play again. It’s an excellent option for reinforcing concepts that students commonly struggle with, especially ESL and ELL learners.

What’s Included

• 2 printable grammar board games
• 60 gap-fill grammar cards (am / is / are)
• Positive, negative, and question sentence prompts
• Present simple and present continuous practice
• Student recording sheet for accountability
• Answer key for quick checking
• Printable game pieces and clear teacher instructions

How to Play

1. Students take turns rolling the die and moving along the board.
2. On each turn, they draw a grammar card and read the sentence.
3. Students choose the correct form of am, is, or are to complete the sentence.
4. Students record their answer on the recording sheet to stay accountable.
5. Correct answers allow players to stay on the space; incorrect answers may require moving back (teacher choice).

Why Teachers Love This Game

• No-prep alternative to grammar worksheets
• Encourages speaking, reading, and grammar accuracy
• Easy to differentiate for mixed-ability groups
• Perfect for centers, small groups, and intervention
• Reusable throughout the year

Use With

• ESL / ELL classrooms
• Small groups and literacy centers
• Grammar review and reinforcement
• Grades 1–4 and older ESL learners

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Pair this grammar board game with a complementary resource that reinforces the same language structures using visual support and vocabulary practice:

• Daily Routine Vocabulary Bundle – This bundle includes posters, bingo, clip cards, and a mini-book featuring everyday routines that naturally pair with am / is / are sentences. Use the visuals to introduce or review vocabulary, then reinforce correct subject–verb agreement through game-based grammar practice.

Also Available on TpT

This Verb “To Be” (Am, Is, Are) Subject–Verb Agreement Board Game is also available in my Teachers Pay Teachers shop for educators who prefer to purchase and manage resources through TpT.