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For educators and parents, focusing on vocabulary with a specific letter and sound can make learning both fun and memorable. This list of things that start with the letter “K” is designed to help introduce new words across different categories, from nouns to animals and plants, perfect for young learners.

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Nouns that Start with K

  • Kite: A toy that flies in the air on a string.
  • Kid: Another word for a child.
  • Kitchen: A room where food is prepared and cooked.
  • Key: A tool used to unlock doors or start engines.
  • Kingdom: A country or region ruled by a king or queen.
  • Kettle: A container for boiling water.
  • Koala: A small, tree-dwelling marsupial from Australia.
  • Kangaroo: A hopping animal native to Australia.
  • Kayak: A small, narrow boat used for paddling on water.
  • Kiln: A type of oven used for firing pottery.
  • Kiosk: A small, open-fronted store or stand.
  • Kimono: A traditional Japanese garment.

Verbs that Start with K

  • Kick: To strike with the foot.
  • Knit: To make fabric by interlocking loops of yarn.
  • Keep: To retain possession or hold onto something.
  • Kiss: To touch someone with your lips as a sign of affection.
  • Knead: To work dough with your hands.
  • Knock: To hit something to make a sound, often on a door.
  • Kidnap: To take someone away by force.
  • Kickstart: To begin or start something, usually with enthusiasm.
  • Kneel: To rest on one or both knees.
  • Kindle: To start a fire or stir up excitement.
  • Kite: To fly a kite in the air.

Adjectives that Start with K

  • Kind: Showing friendliness or generosity.
  • Keen: Highly developed or enthusiastic.
  • Kooky: Unusual, eccentric, or quirky.
  • Knowledgeable: Well-informed and educated.
  • Kaleidoscopic: Having bright and changing colors.
  • Kempt: Neatly kept or well-groomed.
  • Key: Crucial or essential.
  • Kinetic: Relating to motion.
  • Knightly: Showing chivalry or bravery.
  • Kindhearted: Showing kindness or sympathy.
  • Killer: Very impressive or outstanding.

Encouraging and Positive Words that Start with K

  • Kindness: Being caring and considerate.
  • Kudos: Praise and admiration for an achievement.
  • Keeper: Someone or something worth holding onto.
  • Keen: Eager and enthusiastic.
  • Knowledgeable: Being well-informed.
  • Kickstart: To begin something with energy.
  • Keen-eyed: Perceptive and observant.
  • Kinship: Strong connection or bond with others.
  • Kindhearted: Generous and sympathetic.
  • Knightly: Displaying honor and bravery.
  • Knack: A special skill or talent.
  • Kinetic: Full of energy and movement.

Short Words that Start with K

  • Key: A tool used for opening locks.
  • Kid: Another term for a child.
  • Kit: A set of items for a particular purpose.
  • Keg: A small barrel, often used for storing liquids.
  • Kin: Family members or relatives.
  • Kit: A set of tools or equipment.
  • Kip: A quick nap or sleep.
  • Ken: Knowledge or understanding.
  • Kick: To strike with the foot.
  • Kim: A common name.
  • Koi: A type of colorful fish.
  • Knee: The joint between the thigh and lower leg.

Foods that Start with K

  • Kiwi: A small, green fruit with fuzzy skin.
  • Kale: A leafy green vegetable.
  • Ketchup: A tomato-based condiment.
  • Kabob: Skewered meat and vegetables grilled or roasted.
  • Kumquat: A small citrus fruit with a sweet rind.
  • Kettle Corn: A sweet and salty popcorn.
  • Kimchi: A spicy, fermented cabbage dish from Korea.
  • Kohlrabi: A vegetable similar to a turnip, with edible leaves.
  • Kasha: A type of roasted buckwheat grain.
  • Kefir: A fermented milk drink.
  • Kidney Beans: A type of legume often used in chili.
  • Kombucha: A fermented tea beverage.

Instruments that Start with K

  • Kazoo: A small, buzzing wind instrument.
  • Koto: A Japanese string instrument with movable bridges.
  • Kalimba: A small thumb piano from Africa.
  • Keyboard: An electronic or acoustic instrument with keys.
  • Kettledrum: A large drum with a bowl shape, often used in orchestras.
  • Khim: A traditional Thai hammered dulcimer.
  • Kanjira: A small, handheld drum from South India.
  • Kora: A West African stringed instrument resembling a harp.
  • Kaval: A wooden flute from the Balkans.
  • Kabosy: A box-shaped guitar from Madagascar.
  • Kitara: A string instrument, similar to a guitar.
  • Kenong: A gong-like instrument used in Javanese gamelan music.

Occupations and Hobbies that Start with K

  • Keeper: Someone who takes care of animals, like a zookeeper.
  • Karate Instructor: A teacher of martial arts.
  • Knitter: Someone who makes fabric from yarn.
  • Kayaker: Someone who paddles a kayak as a sport.
  • Kinesiologist: A professional who studies body movement.
  • Keyboardist: A musician who plays the keyboard.
  • Kitchen Helper: A person who assists in food preparation.
  • Kickboxer: Someone who practices kickboxing.
  • Kite Maker: A hobbyist or professional who makes kites.
  • Karaoke Host: A person who runs karaoke events.

Countries and Places that Start with K

  • Kenya: A country in East Africa.
  • Kuwait: A country in the Middle East.
  • Kazakhstan: A large country in Central Asia.
  • Korea: Refers to North Korea and South Korea, countries in East Asia.
  • Kolkata: A city in India, formerly known as Calcutta.
  • Kyoto: A historic city in Japan.
  • Kosovo: A country in the Balkans.
  • Kingston: The capital of Jamaica.
  • Karachi: A major city in Pakistan.
  • Kampala: The capital of Uganda.
  • Kigali: The capital of Rwanda.
  • Kathmandu: The capital of Nepal.

Languages that Start with K

  • Korean: The official language of North and South Korea.
  • Kikuyu: A language spoken in Kenya.
  • Khmer: The official language of Cambodia.
  • Kazakh: The official language of Kazakhstan.
  • Kurdish: A language spoken by Kurds in the Middle East.
  • Kannada: A language spoken in the Indian state of Karnataka.
  • Kinyarwanda: A language spoken in Rwanda.
  • Konkani: A language spoken in Goa, India.
  • Kinyakyusa: A language spoken in Tanzania and Malawi.
  • Karakalpak: A Turkic language spoken in Uzbekistan.
  • Kirundi: A language spoken in Burundi.
  • Kashmiri: A language spoken in the Kashmir region.

Science Words that Start with K

  • Kinetic Energy: The energy an object has due to motion.
  • Kilometer: A unit of measurement for distance.
  • Kelvin: A unit of temperature measurement.
  • Karyotype: The number and appearance of chromosomes in a cell.
  • Kernel: The edible part of a seed, like in corn or nuts.
  • Krypton: A noble gas element.
  • Kettle: A pot or vessel used to heat liquids.
  • Keystone Species: A species critical to the balance of an ecosystem.
  • Kingdom: A classification category in biology.
  • Karyoplasm: The substance inside the cell nucleus.
  • Knot: A measure of speed for ships.
  • Kinesiology: The scientific study of body movement.

Animals that Start with K

  • Koala: A tree-dwelling marsupial from Australia.
  • Kangaroo: A hopping marsupial from Australia.
  • Kiwi: A small, flightless bird native to New Zealand.
  • Kudu: A type of antelope found in Africa.
  • Komodo Dragon: The largest living species of lizard, found in Indonesia.

Plants that Start with K

  • Kale: A leafy green vegetable.
  • Kudzu: A fast-growing vine found in Asia and the southern United States.
  • Kumquat: A small citrus fruit with a sweet peel.
  • Kaffir Lime: A type of lime with bumpy skin.
  • Kinnikinnick: A groundcover plant also known as bearberry.
  • Kangaroo Paw: An Australian plant with fuzzy, tubular flowers.
  • Kiwi Vine: A plant that produces kiwi fruit.
  • Kava: A plant used to make a traditional drink in the Pacific Islands.
  • Kenaf: A plant used for making fiber and paper.
  • King Protea: A large, flowering plant native to South Africa.
  • Kniphofia: Also known as red-hot poker, a striking flowering plant.
  • Katsura Tree: A deciduous tree native to Japan and China.

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Gabrielle Kotkov is an AMI-trained 3-6 Montessorian and educational consultant. She has a Master's Degree in Child Studies and is certified in TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages). She is particularly interested in the intersection between Montessori education and multilingualism, which led her to create the Multilingual Montessori website and podcast. Gabrielle has taught in schools in NYC, Sicily, London, and Austin, and is currently on the teaching faculty of the West Side Montessori School Teacher Education Program, an AMS training center in NYC.