Family Words
Learn family words for kids ages 4-7: mum, dad, baby, sister, brother and more. A word mat with emojis, flashcards and a matching game.
Key takeaways
- Family words name the people we live with and love
- Each word starts with a sound you can hear
- Match each family word to its picture
Meet your family words
Your family is the people you live with and love. We have special words for them. Let's learn them!
Say each word out loud. Then look at the picture.
Family word mat
Here is your word mat. Each word has a picture:
- mum 👩
- dad 👨
- baby 👶
- sister 👧
- brother 👦
- gran 👵
- grandad 👴
Point to each word. Say it slowly. Can you hear the first sound?
Listen for the sounds
Some words start with the same sound:
- mum starts with "m".
- dad starts with "d".
- baby and brother both start with "b".
Say "mmm" for mum. Say "buh" for baby. Sounds help us read!
A little family story
This is a happy family. Mum and dad love the baby. The sister holds her hand. The brother plays a game. Gran and grandad give big hugs. 🤗
Who is in your family? You can say their family words too!
Now play!
Flip the Family word cards above. Read each word, then see the picture. Next, play Match word and picture to put mum with 👩.
Want more words to read? Try these:
Well done! You can read family words now. 🎉
Quick quiz
Test yourself and earn XP
Which word means a baby?
A baby is the youngest in the family.
Who is your mum's mum?
Your gran is your mum's mum.
Which word starts with the sound 'd'?
Dad starts with the 'd' sound.
Play & learn
Family word cards +5 XP
Completed ✓ +5 XP
Match word and picture +10 XP
Completed ✓ +10 XP
FAQ
Family words name the people in a family, like mum, dad, baby, sister and brother. They are some of the first words children learn to read.
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