Words Starting with the Letter K

The letter K is a nice, quirky, and neat one! Though it's not the start of many words, the words that begin with K for preschoolers are full of enjoyment and knowledge. This time, we'll explore nouns, verbs, adjectives, and optimistic words that start with the letter K, all explained with simple definitions and easy examples ideal for preschoolers and younger kids. Let's start the excitement with the letter K!

10 Easy and Common Nouns That Start with K

Nouns can be fun and interesting to be learned as they are names of places, animals, people and things. Here’s a list of carefully collected words starting with letter K for preschoolers, easy to memorize.

Word	Meaning	Example
Kite	A toy that flies in the wind.	I flew my kite at the park.
Kangaroo	A hopping animal from Australia.	The kangaroo carried a baby in her pouch.
Key	Something used to open locks.	I used a key to open the door.
King	A man who rules a country.	The king wore a golden crown.
Kitten	A baby cat.	The kitten played with a ball of yarn.
Kitchen	A room where food is made.	We baked cookies in the kitchen.
Kid	A young child or baby goat.	The kids are playing outside.
Knife	A tool used for cutting.	Be careful with the sharp knife.
Keyboard	A set of keys used to type.	I typed my name on the keyboard.
Kettle	A pot used to boil water.	The kettle is whistling on the stove.

10 Easy and Common Adjectives That Start with K

Adjectives are a helping hand to express nouns in a better way so, here’s a list of describing words to help express things more specifically. Words starting with the letter K, this time. Kind, Keen and Known and more interesting K words are here for your child to improve their vocabularies.

Word	Meaning	Example
Kind	Caring and nice.	It’s kind to share with friends.
Keen	Very eager or excited.	She is keen to learn new words.
Kool	Fun and stylish (slang for “cool”).	That is a kool drawing you made!
Known	Something familiar or recognized.	That story is a well-known classic.
Knotty	Full of knots or tricky.	The rope was knotty and hard to untangle.
Kingly	Like a king; royal.	He wore a kingly costume for the play.
Kooky	Funny or silly in a fun way.	The clown was really kooky and fun!
Kind hearted	Very caring and gentle.	She is a kindhearted girl.
Kempt	Neat and tidy.	He always looks kempt and clean.
Knowing	Wise and smart.	Grandma gave a knowing smile.

10 Easy and Common Verbs That Start with K

Verbs are the action words describing the things we do, these are the easiest words that a child can learn faster as these can be learned while doing different activities. Playing and learning altogether can make it more fun filled and memorable. So here’s a list of verbs with Fun K words to learn in an entertaining way.

Word	Meaning	Example
Kick	To strike with your foot.	I kick the ball into the goal.
Knit	To make something using yarn and needles.	Grandma will knit a warm scarf.
Keep	To hold or not give away.	Please keep your toys safe.
Kneel	To go down on your knees.	We kneel to tie our shoes.
Knock	To hit something to make a sound.	Knock on the door before you enter.
Know	To have information in your mind.	I know the answer to that question!
Kiss	To touch with the lips to show love.	Mom gave me a goodnight kiss.
Kickstart	To begin something with energy.	Let’s kickstart our day with a smile!
Kid	To joke or play around.	I’m just kidding, you’re not in trouble!
Keep up	To continue doing well.	Keep up the good work!

10 Positive Words That Start with K

Positive words are the cheerful and kind words that help build happy hearts and strong character. It is important for a child to learn encouraging words and be empathetic towards others and with that thought, we have curated a list of positive words starting with letter K for your child to learn.

Word	Meaning	Example
Kind	Caring and nice.	Being kind makes the world better.
Keen	Excited and eager to learn.	She has a keen interest in reading.
Knowledgeable	Smart and full of facts.	He is very knowledgeable about animals.
Kind Hearted	Full of love and care.	That was a kindhearted thing to do.
Kicky	Lively and full of fun (slang).	That was a kicky dance party!
Kool	Trendy and fun (informal for “cool”).	That hat looks so kool on you!
Kickstart	To start something exciting or useful.	Let’s kickstart the fun!
Knockout	Amazing or stunning.	Your drawing is a knockout!
Kingly	Grand, noble, or royal.	He acted with kingly manners.
Keeping	Caring and protecting something.	Thanks for keeping the secret safe.

Four-Letter Words That Start with K

Here’s a list of short 4 letter K words for your child to learn easily. These words can improve your child’s vocabulary as they are shorter and easier to be spoken.

Kite
King
Kick
Knot
Know
Keep
Kale
Keen
keys
Kelp
knee
Kilo
Knew
kind
Kiss
Kill
Kids
Kept
Kits
kiwi

Five-Letter Words That Start with K

A list of slightly long K words but easy for your child. This list can help them learn a more advanced set of words to excel their vocabularies.

Knock
Kneel
Knife
Kites
Kicks
Known
Koala
Kitty
Kiddo
Karma
Knots
Knows
Knobs
Knead
Kinds
Kiwis
Koels
Kudos

Final Thoughts

While the letter K doesn't appear as often, it begins with some cool and caring words perfect for youngsters. If you're kicking a ball, being nice to a pal, or discovering something clever, the letter K is great! Keep using these words with games, tunes, and tales, and you'll develop an awesome vocabulary quickly. Check out our Ilm Section for more learning material.

Visit our website for free printable worksheets, alphabet games, and more learning fun from A to Z!

Head over to the website of MomYom to find fun learning and entertaining toys for your child.