English Proverbs for Kids from Syvum

What are Proverbs?

Proverbs are wise sayings. They usually:

Are popular and memorable;

e.g., All's well that ends well.

Are short and to the point;

e.g., Practice makes perfect.

Provide wise advice;

e.g., Slow but sure wins the race.

Contain simple truths from experience over the years.

e.g., Honesty is the best policy.

Are Proverbs different from Idioms?

How can you master Proverbs?

You can master Proverbs by attempting the associated activity for Kids in the Syvum Family Fun Zone. You will be required to fill in the missing word to complete the proverb. On clicking the "Score" button, your answers will be evaluated. You can try answering another time those questions you got incorrect. At any time, you can click the "Score and Show Answer(s)" button to evaluate your answers and view the correct answers.

There are over 400 proverbs in the Kids Proverbs Activities below.

To allow you to learn the Proverbs in a systematic manner, the Proverbs are categorized based on their starting letter (ignoring The, An and A) as given below.