School Vocabulary for Kids – Playground Vocabulary

Meaning: A place where children play

Example: The playground is near my home.

Meaning: A seat that moves back and forth

Example: I sit on the swing.

Meaning: A play thing to go down

Example: I go down the slide.

Meaning: A long seat that goes up and down

Example: We play on the seesaw.

Meaning: To go up using hands and feet

Example: I climb the ladder.

Meaning: To move fast on foot

Example: I run in the playground.

Meaning: To push up from the ground

Example: I jump high.

Meaning: To jump lightly while moving

Example: I skip happily.

Meaning: To send something with your hand

Example: I throw the ball.

Meaning: To stop and hold something

Example: I catch the ball.

Meaning: A round thing to play

Example: I play with a ball.

Meaning: A group that plays together

Example: We play as a team.

Meaning: Your chance to do something

Example: Wait for your turn.

Meaning: Playground bars used for climbing

Example: I climb on the monkey bars.

Meaning: A small tool that makes a sharp sound

Example: The teacher blows a whistle.

Meaning: A box of sand for children to play in

Example: We build shapes in the sandbox.

Meaning: A jumping game played in numbered boxes

Example: We play hopscotch on the ground.

Meaning: To do fun activities

Example: I play with my toys.

Meaning: To relax the body

Example: We rest after running.

Meaning: To take water after play

Example: I drink water after play.

Meaning: A person who teaches games

Example: The coach helps us play.

Meaning: A target used in a game

Example: I kick the ball toward the goal.

Meaning: Equal and honest

Example: Play fair with friends.

Meaning: To shout to support someone

Example: We cheer for our team.

Meaning: A fun activity with rules

Example: We play a game at school.