School opens seventh. A classroom, an art room, a library and a music room bring the things children use every day at school, and the instruments they love to play.
Kadoo opens its places in order of how early children usually learn their words, measured with the age-of-acquisition ratings of Kuperman, Stadthagen-Gonzalez and Brysbaert (2012), in which adults estimated the age at which they learned 30,000 English words.
Classroom
In the classroom, the Explorer asks for a thing and the child finds it in the picture. 48 words:
The classroom words as a list: window, bookcase, poster, blackboard, door, teacher's desk, school desk, chair, eraser, sharpener, stapler, markers, blue book, notebook, pencil, pencil case, crayons, ruler, abacus, globe, backpack, lunchbox, apple, clock, calendar, map, paper airplane, scissors, glue, chalk, toy blocks, puzzle, sticker, dice, water bottle, magnifying glass, magnet, light bulb, battery, tablet, laptop, keyboard, headphones, teddy bear, shape sorter, stacking rings, play dough, paints.
Print the classroom flashcards (40 cards, A4 or US Letter).
Art room
In the art room, the Explorer asks for a thing and the child finds it in the picture. 47 words:
The art room words as a list: window, lamp, easel, sink, shelf, table, stool, palette, glitter, beads, paintbrush, paint can, paints, paint roller, crayons, chalk, glue, scissors, play dough, pencil, apron, sponge, bucket, jar, sticker, button, thread, ribbon, yarn, origami, paper airplane, kaleidoscope, crown, mask, cape, bow, yellow star, balloon, shell, feather, leaf, pine cone, pebble, markers, paper bag, bunting, photo frame.
Print the art room flashcards (40 cards, A4 or US Letter).
Library
In the library, the Explorer asks for a thing and the child finds it in the picture. 48 words:
The library words as a list: window, picture, bookshelf, window seat, cushion, beanbag, table, rug, bookmark, magazine, newspaper, notebook, pencil, globe, map, glasses, magnifying glass, blanket, teddy bear, puppet, dinosaur, dragon, castle, crown, wand, treasure chest, pirate ship, rocket, robot, unicorn, shield, owl, yellow star, moon, sun, elephant, giraffe, lion, tiger, panda, monkey, headphones, cape, puzzle, clock, pencil case, backpack, crayons.
Print the library flashcards (40 cards, A4 or US Letter).
Music room
In the music room, the Explorer asks for a thing and the child finds it in the picture. 46 words:
The music room words as a list: window, curtain, stage, music stand, chair, door, violin, flute, recorder, harp, cello, triangle, cymbals, harmonica, accordion, banjo, ukulele, saxophone, trombone, tuba, clarinet, microphone, drumsticks, bongos, castanets, kazoo, music box, metronome, gong, rain stick, egg shaker, wind chimes, speaker, record, drum, guitar, trumpet, tambourine, maracas, xylophone, headphones, bell, piano, radio, whistle, horn.
Print the music room flashcards (40 cards, A4 or US Letter).
Practice them at home
- Unpack the school bag together and name each thing: pencil, eraser, notebook.
- Draw together and name each color and tool as you use it.
- Make a band with pots and spoons, then find the real instruments on the flashcards.
Learn them in Kadoo
In Kadoo, an Explorer says each word, a puppy shows where the thing is and a little hand shows how to tap, drag or color, so children who can't read yet can play on their own. Words they find go into their Backpack and come back on later days, mixed with new ones. School opens with Kadoo Full Access or Family Plus. Kadoo on the App Store.
