Animal Words
Learn to read animal words for ages 4-7: cat, dog, pig, cow, hen and fox. Match words to emojis, flip flashcards and play a quiz.
Key takeaways
- Animal words name the animals you see and love
- Many animal words are short and easy to read: cat, dog, pig, cow, hen, fox
- Matching a word to a picture helps you remember it
Animals everywhere
Animals are fun! Many animal words are short and easy to read.
Let's learn six animal words. Say each word, then look at the picture.
Your animal word list
| Word | Animal |
|---|---|
| cat | 🐱 |
| dog | 🐶 |
| pig | 🐷 |
| cow | 🐮 |
| hen | 🐔 |
| fox | 🦊 |
Each word has three letters. Say the sounds: c-a-t makes cat. d-o-g makes dog. You can sound them out!
Read it together
Now use the words in a little sentence:
I see a cat. 🐱
The dog can run. 🐶
A pig is in the mud. 🐷
Picture each animal in your head as you read.
Animal sounds
Animals make fun sounds. Can you match them?
- A cow says moo. 🐮
- A hen says cluck. 🐔
- A dog says woof. 🐶
Say the sounds out loud!
Play and practise
Play the matching game. Drag each animal word to the right picture.
Flip the flashcards to check yourself. Then build the animal word by tapping the letters in order. The emoji is your clue.
Keep going
Try these next:
- Tiny words first: First Sight Words
- More picture words: Colour Words
- Make sentences: Reading Your First Sentences
You read six animal words today. Roar! 🦁
Quick quiz
Test yourself and earn XP
Which word matches 🐱?
🐱 is a cat. C-a-t spells cat.
Which animal says 'oink'?
A pig 🐷 says oink.
Which word matches 🐔?
🐔 is a hen. Hens lay eggs.
Play & learn
Match the word to the animal +10 XP
Completed ✓ +10 XP
Animal word cards +5 XP
Completed ✓ +5 XP
Build the animal word +10 XP
Completed ✓ +10 XP
FAQ
Children love animals, and many animal names are short, easy words like cat and dog, which makes them perfect for early reading.
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