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Common Adjectives for Kids - Printable Adjective List

  • Updated

    Updated:  09 May 2024

Print your students a list of adjectives to keep at hand when writing to help them use descriptive language.

  • Editable

    Editable:  Google Slides

  • Non-Editable

    Non-Editable:  PDF

  • Pages

    Pages:  4 Pages

  • Curriculum
  • Grades

    Grades:  3 - 6

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teaching resource

Common Adjectives for Kids - Printable Adjective List

  • Updated

    Updated:  09 May 2024

Print your students a list of adjectives to keep at hand when writing to help them use descriptive language.

  • Editable

    Editable:  Google Slides

  • Non-Editable

    Non-Editable:  PDF

  • Pages

    Pages:  4 Pages

  • Curriculum
  • Grades

    Grades:  3 - 6

Print your students a list of adjectives to keep at hand when writing to help them use descriptive language.

Printable Adjectives List for Classroom Reference

This visually appealing teaching resources has been created by a teacher to use during the writing process in your classroom. This word mat gives a list of different adjectives that will give your students easy suggestions for adding more detail to their writing, which we know only enhances your students writing skills. Incorporating adjectives into writing not only enhances the quality of students’ compositions but also fosters their language proficiency and critical thinking skills.

With this Printable Adjectives List, primary teachers can effortlessly integrate vocabulary expansion into their curriculum. Whether used as a quick reference tool during writing lessons or displayed prominently in the classroom for daily inspiration, this comprehensive resource empowers students to elevate their descriptive language and communicate more effectively. Encourage creativity, refine language, and cultivate a deeper appreciation for the power of words with this indispensable addition to your teaching toolkit.

How Can a List of Adjectives Help My Students Write?

Having a list of quality adjectives at hand can help young writers in many ways. It can:

  1. Expand their vocabulary and help them find more precise and descriptive words for their writing.
  2. Make their writing more engaging and interesting by adding more detail and depth to their descriptions.
  3. Help them better to convey their ideas and emotions to their readers.
  4. Improve their overall writing skills by encouraging them to think more carefully about word choice and language use.
  5. Inspire them to be more creative and imaginative in their writing.

Before You Download Your Adjectives Anchor Chart

This resource downloads in two formats, easy-print PDF and editable Word format. Use the dropdown to select the filetype you prefer.


Kendall Britnell, a Teach Starter collaborator, contributed to this resource.


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