Helping Verbs Worksheets: Use of is, am, & are - Lesson Plan

Helping Verbs: is, am, & are Lesson Plan, Worksheets, Flashcards, and Fun Games

Do your students mix up "is," "am," and "are"? It's a tricky spot for young students and English learners!

This resource gives you everything you need to teach these 'Helping Verbs' easily. It makes learning hands-on and fun for kids in early grades or in ESL/EFL classrooms.

Are you tired of correcting "He am going" or "They is sad"? This resource will help you a lot to fix this mistake and help your students learn a lot about the helping verbs. Your students will master the verb "to be" easily with the help of this resource. Teaching grammar is one of the biggest challenges in early elementary grades and ESL classes (Beginner level)!

I designed this all in one lesson plan to make the confusing world of is, am, and are fun, hands-on, and memorable. This resource is perfect for early learners, ESL/EFL students, and anyone who needs to solidify their grammar foundations.

This resource has everything you need to teach, practice, and assess this vital skill - all just a download away.

What’s included in this resource?

• A clear and ready to use lesson plan that explains how to teach is, am, and are in both affirmative and negative forms (is not, am not, are not).

• Printable flashcards to support visual learners and make their practice more interactive.

• Anchor charts - you can hang these in your classroom, or pin them to a bulletin board, or add these to student binders for quick reminders.

• Example sentences related to these verbs.

• Worksheets with answer keys for guided work, independent practice, or review.

• Classroom game ideas that get students moving and learning at the same time.

• Homework and assessment suggestions to reinforce the lesson beyond class time.

Resource features:

• A simple yet structured lesson plan with clear objectives and step by step teaching ideas.

• Bright and vibrant flashcards that help students remember the correct verb forms.

• A fun game idea that makes grammar practice feel like play instead of work.

• Answer keys for quick checking and stress-free grading.

• This pack is perfect for ESL/EFL lessons, ELA classrooms, tutoring sessions, and early literacy support.

How to use this resource?

1. Start the lesson with the anchor charts to introduce the helping verbs.

2. Follow the lesson plan to model the concept and guide students through practice.

3. Use flashcards for partner activities, whole class games, or warm-ups.

4. Encourage students to talk, move, and build sentences using is, am, and are.

5. Finish with the worksheets or assign them as homework for extra reinforcement.

How it is useful for teachers and students?

This pack will save their planning time while still giving learners a meaningful and hands-on experience.

The visuals, examples, worksheets, and games will help students understand grammar naturally. This resource is well suited for early grades, ESL groups, intervention sessions, or quick grammar refreshers. Students will enjoy the mix of activities. Teachers may love seeing their confidence grow.

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