Many children struggle to understand non-literal forms of language. We tend to use figurative language such as idioms without thinking. This can be confusing for young children and those with specific language difficulties.
Idioms
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A list of 21 common idioms.
Idioms - Pre-worksheet Explanation
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To support work on explaining what idioms are and understanding their meaning.
Idioms - Worksheet 1
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A matching activity sheet of 6 common idioms for children to identify their true meaning.
Idioms - Worksheet 2
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A matching activity sheet of 6 common idioms for children to identify their true meaning.
Idioms - Worksheet 3
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To support group work exploring idioms a task sheet for the idiom: It cost an arm and a leg.
Idioms - Worksheet 4
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To support group work exploring idioms a task sheet for the idiom: It's a peice of cake.
Idioms - Worksheet 5
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To support group work exploring idioms a task sheet for the idiom: Pull your socks up!
Idioms - Worksheet 6
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To support group work exploring idioms a task sheet for the idioms: He's a dark horse and On top of the world.
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Idioms - Worksheet 7
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To support group work exploring idioms a task sheet for children to think of two idioms and give their meaning.
Idioms - Worksheet 8
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To support group work exploring idioms. A blank task sheet for adult to write own example of idiom.
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