1st Grade Vocabulary Word List

A comprehensive collection of 1st grade vocabulary terms sorted by topics including classroom objects, animals, food, body parts, places, transportation, school, family, Earth, landscapes, community, plants, and plant needs.

Board

A flat surface in a classroom used by teachers for writing, drawing, and displaying information.

Notebook

A book of blank or lined paper used by students for writing notes and schoolwork.

Cupboard

A cabinet with doors and shelves used in a classroom for storing supplies and materials.

Skipping Rope

A length of rope with handles at both ends, swung over the head and jumped over for fun or exercise.

Skateboard

A short board mounted on four wheels used for riding and performing tricks.

Spider

An eight-legged invertebrate animal that often spins webs to catch prey.

Tortoise

A slow-moving land-dwelling reptile encased in a hard protective shell.

Donkey

A domesticated mammal with long ears, belonging to the horse family.

Goat

A horned, hoofed mammal commonly raised on farms for milk, meat, and wool.

Sheep

A domesticated farm mammal covered in thick woolly fleece.

Bread

A staple food baked from a dough of flour and water.

Cheese

A yellow or white dairy food made from pressed milk curds.

Meat

The flesh of animals eaten as food.

Carrots

Orange, crunchy root vegetables rich in vitamins.

Tomatoes

Red, juicy fruits eaten raw or used in cooking.

Wings

Feathered or flight-enabling limbs used by birds and insects to fly.

Beak

The hard, pointed outer mouth parts of a bird.

Tail

A flexible structure attached to the rear end of an animal's body.

Arms

The upper limbs of a body extending from the shoulder to the hand.

Nose

The organ on the face containing nostrils used for smelling and breathing.

Cinema

A place where movies are shown on a big screen for an audience.

Bookshop

A store where books are sold.

Park

A outdoor public area with grass, trees, and paths used for recreation.

School

A building where children go to be educated and learn from teachers.

Supermarket

A large self-service store selling foods and household goods.

Lorry

A large motor vehicle used for transporting heavy goods or cargo by road.

Plane

An aircraft with wings and an engine that flies through the air.

Train

A connected series of railway cars pulled by an engine along a track.

Boat

A small watercraft used for traveling across water.

Bus

A large road vehicle designed to carry many passengers along a route.

Canteen

A dining room at school where food and drinks are served.

Playground

An outdoor area at school equipped with structures for children to play on.

Timetable

A chart showing the schedule of subjects and classes for each school day.

Teacher

A person who teaches and guides students in learning.

Classmates

Students who belong to the same class at school.

Grandpa

The father of one's mother or father; grandfather.

Grandma

The mother of one's mother or father; grandmother.

Big

Large in size, degree, or amount.

Small

Little in size, extent, or dimension.

Cousin

A child of one's aunt or uncle.

Solar System

The collection of planets and their moons in orbit around the Sun.

Earth

The planet on which we live; the third planet from the Sun.

Planet

A large celestial body orbiting a star, such as Earth or Jupiter.

Moon

The natural satellite that orbits the Earth and shines at night.

Light

Brightness produced by the Sun, a bulb, or flame that allows things to be seen.

Mountain

A very tall landform that rises steep high above surrounding land.

Plateau

A flat-topped elevated area of land.

River

A wide, flowing body of fresh water that leads to a sea or lake.

Plain

A large, flat area of land with few or no trees.

Lake

A large body of water surrounded completely by land.

Library

A place containing collections of books available for borrowing or reading.

Bus Driver

A community worker who operates a bus to safely transport passengers.

Firefighter

A trained rescue worker who extinguishes dangerous fires.

Police Officer

A member of law enforcement who protects the community and enforces laws.

Doctor

A medical professional qualified to diagnose and treat sick or injured people.

Roots

The underground plant structure that absorbs water and secures the plant in soil.

Stem

The main stalk supporting a plant's leaves, flowers, and branches.

Leaves

Flat green structures growing from a plant stem that capture sunlight to make food.

Flower

The colorful reproductive structure of a plant.

Seed

The small part of a plant produced by flowering that can grow into a new plant.

Bear

A large vertebrate mammal with thick fur, rounded ears, and strong claws.

Invertebrates

Animals that lack a backbone or spine.

Birds

Feathered vertebrate animals with wings and a beak.

Fish

Limb-less aquatic vertebrate animals with gills and fins.

Vertebrates

Animals that possess a internal backbone or spine.

Head

The top part of the body containing the brain, eyes, ears, nose, and mouth.

Legs

The lower body limbs used for walking, running, and standing.

Arms

The upper limbs of the human body extending from shoulders to hands.

Trunk

The main central part of the human body excluding the head and limbs; torso.

Face

The front section of the head from forehead to chin.

Cow

A large domesticated farm animal kept for milk or meat.

Lion

A large wild carnivorous cat native to Africa and India.

Fox

A wild carnivorous mammal with a pointed muzzle and bushy tail.

Hen

A female chicken raised for eggs and meat.

Horse

A large hoofed mammal used for riding and pulling loads.

Sun

The star at the center of the solar system providing light and warmth.

Water

A clear liquid essential for all living plants and animals.

Soil

The top layer of earth in which plants grow.

Nutrients

Essential substances taken up from soil that help plants grow healthy.

Air

The invisible mixture of gases surrounding the Earth that plants and animals breathe.