Free Kindergarten / Foundation Naming Words Worksheet
A gentle first look at nouns, called naming words at this age. Children pick out the words that name people, animals, places and things, sort a small set of words, and finish by writing naming words from their own home. Spotting naming words helps children talk about what a sentence is about and prepares them for early writing.
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- Year
- Kindergarten / Foundation
- Subject
- English
- Topic
- Nouns
- Difficulty
- Getting started
- Estimated time
- 10 minutes
- Curriculum
- Australian Curriculum
- Questions
- 14
- Answers
- Included, with working
- Format
- PDF (A4) + print
Students will practise
- identifying naming words
- sorting words into people, places and things
- writing naming words from everyday life
Curriculum: Australian Curriculum. We show specific outcome codes only where they have been verified against the official curriculum document.
What's next?
Completed: Naming Words
Ready for more? Move on to Year 1 English.
How to use this worksheet
- Print the PDF or complete it on screen. Write the student's name and date at the top.
- Read the instructions for each part together before starting. Encourage working to be shown.
- Mark with the answer sheet. Use the model answers and success criteria as a guide rather than a single right answer.
- Record the score, celebrate what went well, then follow the "What's next" suggestion.
Common questions
Who is this worksheet for?
Kindergarten / Foundation students (typically ages 5–6) working on nouns. It is pitched at getting started.
Are the answers included?
Yes. The PDF includes a full answer sheet with model answers and success criteria where there is more than one good answer. You can also view the answers online.
How long does it take?
About 10 minutes for 14 questions. Short, regular sessions work best: two or three a week beats one long one.
Do I need to sign up to download?
No. Click Download Free PDF and it opens immediately. It is free for personal, classroom and homeschool use.
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Kindergarten / Foundation · English · Nouns
Naming Words
Student name:
Date:
Score: /
Naming words tell us who or what. Look for people, animals, places and things.
Part A — Find the naming word
A naming word names a person, an animal, a place or a thing. Circle the naming word in each row.
- Ajump
- Bhat
- Cbig
- Dup
- Ared
- Bfast
- Ccow
- Dgo
- Arun
- Band
- Csit
- Dbus
- Amum
- Bhappy
- Chop
- Dthe
- Atall
- Bshop
- Csing
- Dhot
- Aeat
- Bis
- Cbed
- Dwet
Part B — Circle the naming word
Circle the naming word in each sentence. The last sentence has two!
Part C — People, places or things?
Write each word under the right heading: People, Places or Things.
Preview — the PDF contains the full resource and answer sheet.
Nouns in other year levels
- Nouns: People, Places and Things
Worksheet · Year 1 · Nouns · Getting started
- One or More? Plural Nouns
Worksheet · Year 1 · Nouns · Level 1 · Easier
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- Success Tutoring
- Last reviewed
- 1 October 2026
- How it was made
- Written by our team
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