Name: Similes Activity
Brand: Mrs Edgar
Price: 2.0 AUD
Availability: InStock

Three simile worksheets with examples such as 'like two peas in a pod,' 'sleeping like a log,' and 'as red as a beetroot.' Each worksheet includes space for students to write the meaning and their own sentence.

Four simile worksheets featuring phrases like 'as brave as a lion,' 'as busy as a bee,' 'as big as an elephant,' and 'as clear as mud.' Each page includes sections to define the simile and create a sentence.

Four simile worksheets showcasing phrases such as 'as snug as a bug in a rug,' 'as tall as a giraffe,' 'as quick as lightning,' and 'as slow as a snail,' with space for students to interpret and use the similes in context.

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Bring figurative language to life with this hands-on similes activity your class will actually enjoy.

This similes activity gives students the chance to explore, practise, and create similes in a structured, engaging way. Perfect for building figurative language skills in the middle primary years, this resource makes the concept of similes accessible and fun — helping students understand how comparing two things using "like" or "as" makes writing more vivid and powerful.

Whether you're introducing similes for the first time or reinforcing them as part of a broader writing unit, this resource does the heavy lifting for you.

Why teachers love it:

Clear and focused — targets similes specifically so students can build a solid understanding before moving on to other figurative language devices
Curriculum-connected — supports Australian Curriculum English language and literacy outcomes for primary students
Print and go — no prep required, just print and hand out
Versatile — works as a whole-class activity, small group task, or independent practice

Perfect for:

Writing workshops and literacy rotations
Introducing figurative language units
Consolidating simile knowledge after explicit teaching
Early finisher activities
Years 3–6 English lessons

What's included:
A printable PDF activity focusing on simile identification, matching, and creation tasks to build student confidence with this figurative language device.

Give your students the tools to write with flair — similes are just the beginning!

SPECIFICATIONS

Format: PDF, set up for A4 paper. Exactly what's inside is listed above.

Editing: This download is not editable. The PDF is flattened to protect the design and the artists' work we license.

Printing: Open the file in a PDF reader and choose 'Fit to page' or 'Actual size'. Do a test page on plain paper first — card, colour and black-and-white all print well.

Licence: One classroom, one teacher. Please don't share, resell or post the file online; buy an extra licence for each colleague who wants their own copy.

TECHNICAL SUPPORT

You'll need a PDF reader on your device — the free Adobe Acrobat Reader is the most reliable. Double-click the downloaded file to open it.

If a page shows on screen but won't print properly, open it in Acrobat Reader, choose Print → Advanced → tick 'Print as image'.

Stuck? Contact us and we'll sort it out.

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FAQS

Where is my download?
Check your inbox (and junk folder) for the email from Mrs Edgar with your link. You can also log in to your account at mrsedgar.com.au and download it from your order.

It came as a ZIP file — how do I open it?
On a Mac, double-click it. On Windows, right-click and choose 'Extract All'. Your PDFs will be inside.

Can I print in colour or black and white?
Yes. Our resources are designed to work both ways; black-and-white versions look great on coloured card.

The download won't start on my school computer.
Some school networks block downloads. Try again at home, or right-click the link and choose 'Save link as'.