SKU:Verbs 1
Action Words Level 1 Audio-Enabled Flashcards for Kids
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30 first action words, with audio in 9 languages
Action Words Level 1 helps young children move from naming things ("ball", "dog") to talking about what is happening ("eating", "jumping"). Every card shows a clear, everyday action. Scan the card's QR code to hear the action word spoken clearly, followed by a sentence describing what's happening in the picture, in English or one of eight other languages.
At a glance
- 30 jumbo cards, 14.5 × 10 cm
- Writing lines on the back for children to practise writing, or for parents to write the word in their own language
- Sturdy 315 GSM card, glossy laminate, rounded corners
- QR code on every card: hear the action word, then a sentence describing the picture
- Audio in 9 languages: English, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Punjabi, French, German and Spanish
- Ages 18 months+
- Follows the developmental sequence of early language
- Chatterbugs app access code included
- Designed by speech and language professionals
How the audio works
- Go to chatterbugs.app and enter the code from your box.
- Choose a language.
- Scan the QR code on any card to hear the action word, then a sentence describing the picture.
In the app you can slow the audio down, replay just the word or just the sentence, and record your own voice as the model. Audio plays online, so you'll need an internet connection.
What's in the deck
Thirty high-frequency verbs that children see every day at home and outside, such as eating, drinking, sleeping, jumping and dancing. They were chosen because children can spot them in daily routines: mealtimes, bath time, play and getting dressed. That way a word learned on a card gets used in real life.
Who it's for
- Toddlers learning their first verbs
- Children who use plenty of nouns but few action words
- Children with speech or language delays, including children with autism
- Children learning English as an additional language, or a home language alongside English
- Parents, preschool teachers and speech and language therapists
How to use the cards
Introduce three or four cards at a time. Show the picture, play the audio, say the word together, then act it out. Look for the same action during the day ("You're eating!"). When your child is ready, add a familiar word: "Baby sleeping", "Dog running". Short, playful, repeated practice works better than long sessions.
Where it fits
- Next: Action Words Level 2, 30 more verbs for two-word phrases, with each action shown by a child and a monkey
- Next: Action Words in Sentences, using verbs in full sentences
- Use alongside: Everyday Objects Level 1, first naming words to pair with action words ("dog running")
- Use alongside: Answer What, naming objects by what they are used for
- Better value: Early Learners Smart Bundle, six decks including this one, for less than buying them separately
Who made it
Brainy Bug Resources decks are designed by speech and language professionals with extensive clinical experience in mainstream schools, special schools and community clinics. Each deck follows how children's language actually develops, from single words to two-word phrases, sentences and reasoning.
Frequently asked questions
What age is it for?
18 months and up. It also suits older children who are still building their first verbs.
Do I have to pay for the audio?
No. An access code comes with the deck.
Which languages are included?
English, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Punjabi, French, German and Spanish. Each card has the action word and a descriptive sentence in every language.
Do I need to download an app?
No. Open chatterbugs.app in your phone's browser, enter your code, and scan the cards.
Is it suitable for children in speech therapy?
Yes. The decks were designed by speech and language professionals for use in therapy sessions, classrooms and at home.
How is Level 1 different from Level 2?
Level 1 teaches the first, most common everyday verbs as single words. Level 2 adds 30 more verbs and helps children combine words into two-word phrases, with each action shown by both a child and a monkey.
What are the lines on the back for?
Older children can practise writing the word. Parents can also use them to write the word in their home language.
How durable are the cards?
They're printed on 315 GSM card with a glossy laminate and rounded corners, made for little hands and repeated use.
- Who We Are
- What Makes Us Unique
Brainy Bug Resources is built by speech and language therapists with extensive clinical experience in mainstream schools, special schools and community clinics. Because language lies at the heart of all learning, our range goes beyond first words, covering vocabulary, grammar, reasoning, emotions, storytelling, phonics and more. Every resource follows the order in which children's language develops.
- Built in developmental order. Each deck has a clear place in a child's language journey, so you always know the next step.
- Audio in up to 9 languages. Hear every word and sentence through the Chatterbugs app, slow it down, or record your own voice as the model.
- Designed to get children talking. Picture-only sides, a monkey character and contrast sets give children a reason to find the words themselves rather than copy them.
- Space for your home language. Writing lines on the back let parents add words in the language they speak at home.
- Made for home, classroom and therapy. The same cards work for a parent at the dinner table and a therapist in a session.