Idioms, Similes and Metaphors Worksheets, Games, & Activities

These figurative language activities allow students to demonstrate an understanding of idioms, similes, and metaphors, both in isolation and in context.

Why Practice Figurative Language?

• Figurative language is a great way to enhance writing by choosing just the right words.
• Young readers will likely encounter figurative language in their reading.
• Figurative language is used in daily oral language.

You can choose to use print, digital, or a combination of both. Either way, your students will stay engaged while enhancing their figurative language skills.

Puzzles & Games

You can use these hands-on activities for:

• Centers
• Small Group Work
• Whole Class Engagement
• Partner Practice

Idioms, Similes, and Metaphors Worksheets

You can use these no-prep printable activities for:

• Morning Work
• Homework
• Guided Practice
• Assessment
• Spiral Review

Digital Resources

Because digital versions are included, your students have a paperless way to use the figurative language activities.

Digital resources are perfect for

• Sending work to absent students
• Display on interactive whiteboard for whole-group practice
• Lessen the piles of paper
• Easy grading
• Accommodate students with fine motor needs

What’s included?

► Simile Match Puzzles- includes 12 similes and definitions, directions, recording sheet, and answer key

► Metaphor Match Puzzles- includes 12 metaphors and definitions, directions, recording sheet, and answer key

► Idiom Match Puzzles- includes 12 idioms and definitions, directions, recording sheet, and answer key

► A Print-Friendly Version of all three centers

► Suggestions for Use

► Two Simile Worksheets

► Two Metaphor Worksheets

► Three Idiom Worksheets

► Three Dice Games

► Figurative Language Drawing Activity

► Figurative Language Writing Activity

► Idioms, Similes, and Metaphors Worksheet with Mixed Practice

► 13 Corresponding Digital Activities all set for Google Classroom