Vocabulary
friend
a person you like and spend time with
Why it matters
Builds early social language.
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Preschool Vocabulary List
This list is designed to help young children talk about their world with more confidence. The words are simple, useful, and easy to revisit in play, stories, and everyday conversation.
Good for
Families and educators supporting early language development.
Focus
Listening, talking, sorting ideas, and building everyday vocabulary.
Vocabulary
share
to let someone use something too
Why it matters
Supports classroom and play routines.
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kind
being caring and helpful
Why it matters
Helps children describe actions and feelings.
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listen
to pay attention to sounds and speech
Why it matters
Supports learning instructions and stories.
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quiet
not loud
Why it matters
Useful for classroom behaviour and self-regulation.
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story
a tale told or written for listening or reading
Why it matters
Builds early love of books and reading.
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happy
feeling glad or pleased
Why it matters
Helps children talk about emotions.
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build
to make something by putting parts together
Why it matters
Supports construction play and problem solving.
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help
to make something easier for someone
Why it matters
Encourages cooperation and kindness.
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brave
showing courage when something feels hard
Why it matters
Gives children words for resilience.
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