Vocabulary Words for Kids (1st Grade & Kindergarten)

A simple vocabulary lab for growing minds

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Pick the list that matches where your child is right now.

Kindergarten Trick Words

The 50 trick words kindergarteners practice daily. Tap any word for its meaning and a sentence.

1st Grade Words

Simple vocabulary with clear meanings and examples.

Kindergarten Words

Easy words for early learners just getting started.

Sight Words

Words kids should recognize instantly without needing to sound them out.

High-Frequency Words

Common words kids see often in reading and writing.

Newest Words

  • Mother Duck and Her Ducklings Pond Adventure

    Duck

    Learn the simple meaning of “duck” for kids – a bird that swims and says quack, with easy examples.

    Continue Reading: Duck
  • Two pigs splash and play in a muddy puddle beside a red barn on a sunny farm

    Pig

    Learn the simple meaning of “pig” for kids – a fat farm animal with a curly tail, with easy examples.

    Continue Reading: Pig
  • A mother and daughter wipe a wooden kitchen table together

    Clean

    Learn the simple meaning of “clean” for kids – to wash away dirt and make something neat, with easy examples.

    Continue Reading: Clean
  • Child blowing out candles on a birthday cake beside a red bicycle, teddy bear, balloons, and gifts

    Wish

    Learn the simple meaning of “wish” for kids – to hope for something you want, with easy examples.

    Continue Reading: Wish
  • A child with a backpack waves while running toward a yellow school bus beside a playground

    Boy

    Learn the simple meaning of “boy” for kids – a young male child, with easy examples.

    Continue Reading: Boy
  • A child undergoes an arm X-ray while a radiographer positions his hand; the X-ray image is displayed

    X-ray

    Learn the simple meaning of “x-ray” for kids — a special picture that shows the bones inside your body, with…

    Continue Reading: X-ray

Every Word A–Z

Every word we have, sorted by first letter. Tap a letter to see what starts with it.

Great for letter practice — try tapping the first letter of your name.

Screen-Free Word Game Ebooks

Printable games your child can play at the kitchen table — no tablet required.

Cover of 15-Minute Word Play ebook

15-Minute Word Play

Short, playful word games for ages 4–7 that fit into the gaps in a busy day.

$5.00
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Word Tennis

Fast back-and-forth word games for ages 3–7. Great for car rides and waiting rooms.

$3.00
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Cover of Fun Word Games for Kids Ages 3 to 8 ebook

Fun Word Games for Kids Ages 3–8

Matching games, Mad Libs, scrambled words, mini crosswords, and word searches to print.

$3.00
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Ready to Practice?

Turn the words your child just read into a quick game. No sign-up, no screens required afterward.

Start a Word Quiz 100 Common Words
  • Kindergarten & 1st grade
  • Takes about 5 minutes
  • Free to play
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