Can and Can’t Worksheets PDF – 5 Fun Activities Free

A fun, hands-on way to practice the modal verb with this printable Can and Can’t Worksheets PDF. Perfect for ESL/EFL learners and early grades, this freebie builds English through colorful visuals, action verbs, and interactive gameplay. Use it for whole-class lessons, centers, early finishers, or one-on-one practice.

What’s Included in the Can and Can’t Worksheets PDF:

• Printable board game: Can you…? with “Yes, I can / No, I can’t” spaces and move-forward/Go Back squares
• Action verbs mini-poster (It can jump / run / fly / swim) with animals for easy TPR
• 36 task cards to ask and answer Can / Can’t questions
• 2 worksheets: picture–verb match and sentence building with guided frames
• Teacher tips plus simple answer suggestions for quick checking

How to Use the Can and Can’t Worksheets PDF:

• Warm-up: Pre-teach 6–8 verbs using the poster. Model “I can…” and “I can’t…” with TPR (jump, fly, swim, draw, sing, climb).
• Board game: Students play in pairs or groups of three. They read the square, act the verb, and say a full sentence: “Yes, I can swim” / “No, I can’t swim.” Add bonus points for acting and pronunciation.
• Task cards: Use as a memory game, scoot activity, or speaking prompts. Learners rotate, ask “Can you…?”, and record answers.
• Worksheets: Beginners circle or match; stronger students write full questions/answers and add one extra verb of their choice.
• Assessment: Quick exit ticket—students write two true sentences with can and one with can’t.

Why You’ll Love the Can and Can’t Worksheets PDF:

• No-prep, print-and-go design that saves planning time
• Promotes vocabulary retention and speaking fluency through play
• Supports ESL language development of the “can/can’t + verb” structure
• Great for mixed levels—clear frames for beginners and extension ideas for fast finishers
• Perfect for preschool, kindergarten, and elementary EFL/ESL classrooms

Differentiation & Classroom Management:

Assign roles (timekeeper, reader, actor) so everyone participates. For shy learners, allow pointing to the verb picture and repeating a short frame (“I can jump”). For advanced groups, add follow-up questions: “Where can you swim?” “Why can’t you fly?” Turn task cards into a gallery walk with timers to increase energy.

Printing Tips:

Make sure to download the latest free version of Adobe Reader. Save the product to your computer before opening. When printing, select the “Fit” option to ensure nothing gets cut off the page. Laminate the board and cards for durability and reuse.

Important:

• File type: PDF. You’ll need a PDF reader to view/print.
• Clipart elements are embedded and cannot be moved or edited.
• This is a digital download—no physical product will be shipped.

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