Verbs can tell about actions in the past.
Form the past tense of most verbs by adding ed.
![pool](https://smrt.sfo2.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/core/LMLA/KIDS/ENGL115Kids/unit02/Grammar%202-6/2-6g1.jpg)
The family is jumping into the pool.
The family jumped into the pool.
![morning](https://smrt.sfo2.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/core/LMLA/KIDS/ENGL115Kids/unit02/Grammar%202-6/2-6g2.jpg)
Miguel is brushing his teeth.
Miguel brushed his teeth this morning.
![bird](https://smrt.sfo2.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/core/LMLA/KIDS/ENGL115Kids/unit02/Grammar%202-6/2-6g3.jpg)
The dog is chasing the bird.
The dog chased the bird.