73 words every kindergarten speller should know, each with a kid-friendly definition. Hear them read aloud and practice for free with the Spellaroo spelling quiz.
High-frequency words students should recognize instantly.
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| a | one; a single thing |
| am | first person singular of be |
| at | in the direction of |
| ate | past tense of eat |
| be | to exist |
| black | the darkest color |
| do | to act or make happen |
| find | to look for and get |
| funny | making you laugh |
| have | to own or hold |
| i | the person speaking |
| if | supposing that; in case |
| me | myself |
| my | belonging to me |
| no | not yes |
| one | the number 1 |
| ride | to sit on and travel |
| so | very; in that way |
| to | in the direction of |
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| ant | a tiny crawling insect |
| bee | insect that makes honey |
| bug | a small insect |
| bun | a small round bread |
| cap | a soft hat; a lid |
| cot | a small light bed |
| cub | a baby bear or lion |
| dad | another word for father |
| den | home of a wild animal |
| dip | to put into liquid briefly |
| doll | a toy shaped like a person |
| dot | a small round mark |
| fan | thing that blows cool air |
| fin | part a fish uses to swim |
| fox | wild animal with a bushy tail |
| go | to move away |
| gum | candy you chew |
| ham | meat from a pig |
| he | male person |
| hen | a female chicken |
| hug | to hold in your arms |
| hum | to sing with your mouth closed |
| in | inside of |
| is | form of be |
| it | the thing |
| jet | a fast airplane |
| jug | a container for liquids |
| kid | a child |
| kite | toy that flies in the wind |
| lip | edge of the mouth |
| mom | another word for mother |
| mop | tool for cleaning floors |
| mug | a big cup with a handle |
| on | top of; about |
| pad | a soft cushion; paper to write on |
| pop | a small bursting sound |
| pup | a baby dog |
| rag | a piece of old cloth |
| ram | a male sheep |
| rip | to tear apart |
| sip | to drink a little bit |
| sock | soft covering for your foot |
| tag | a chasing game; a small label |
| tan | a light brown color |
| tent | cloth shelter for camping |
| tub | a big container for a bath |
| up | toward higher place |
| wax | soft stuff that candles are made of |
| we | you and I |
| wig | fake hair you wear |
| yak | a large furry animal |
| yam | a vegetable like a sweet potato |
| zap | to hit with a quick burst |
| zip | to close with a zipper |