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Free Kindergarten 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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Grade
Kindergarten
Subject
English
Topic
Nouns
Difficulty
Getting started
Estimated time
10 minutes
Curriculum
Texas grade levels (TEKS)
Questions
14
Answers
Included, with working
Format
PDF (A4), print or complete online

Students will practice

  • identifying naming words
  • sorting words into people, places and things
  • writing naming words from everyday life

Curriculum: Texas grade levels (TEKS). We show specific outcome codes only where they have been verified against the official curriculum document.

What's next?

Completed: Naming Words

  1. 1Naming Words at Home: People, Animals and Things
  2. 2Naming Words: Who or What?

How to use this worksheet

  1. Print the PDF or complete it on screen. Write the student's name and date at the top.
  2. Read the instructions for each part together before starting. Encourage working to be shown.
  3. Mark with the answer sheet. Use the model answers and success criteria as a guide rather than a single right answer.
  4. Record the score, celebrate what went well, then follow the "What's next" suggestion.

Common questions

Who is this worksheet for?

Kindergarten 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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Try Naming Words at Home: People, Animals and Things.

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Success TutoringWorksheetsKindergarten · English · Nouns

Naming Words

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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.

1.Which word is a naming word?
  1. Ajump
  2. Bhat
  3. Cbig
  4. Dup
2.Which word is a naming word?
  1. Ared
  2. Bfast
  3. Ccow
  4. Dgo
3.Which word is a naming word?
  1. Arun
  2. Band
  3. Csit
  4. Dbus
4.Which word is a naming word?
  1. Amom
  2. Bhappy
  3. Chop
  4. Dthe
5.Which word is a naming word?
  1. Atall
  2. Bshop
  3. Csing
  4. Dhot
6.Which word is a naming word?
  1. Aeat
  2. Bis
  3. Cbed
  4. Dwet

Part B: Circle the naming word

Circle the naming word in each sentence. The last sentence has two!

7.The frog hops. (answer space)
8.I like my bike. (answer space)
9.A fish can swim. (answer space)
10.The sun is hot. (answer space)
11.We sit on the mat. (answer space)
12.Dad has a cup. (answer space)
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