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First Words to Read and Say

An early reading list of people, things, and simple actions.

  • Ages 6–8
  • Starter · A1
  • 12 words

The words

Every word in this set, with what it means. Tap a word to hear it.

dog
a friendly animal that says woof
ball
a round thing you throw, kick, or catch
boy
a young male child
read
to look at words and understand them
draw
to make a picture with a pencil or pen
girl
a young female child
friend
a person you like and spend time with
phone
a machine you talk into to reach somebody far away
listen
to pay attention to a sound
count
to say numbers in order
number
a word or sign that tells you how many
shoe
a covering for your foot with a firm sole