Kindergarten

usgb/ˈkɪndərɡɑːrtn/
noun

The first year of school, for children aged five to six years olds.

She is excited to start kindergarten next week.
Visual representation of "kindergarten" - The first year of school, for children aged five to six years olds.

Often appears as...

  • start kindergarten
  • kindergarten class
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Education Start

Kindergarten marks the beginning of formal education for children.

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In many countries, children start their educational journey in kindergarten.
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Curriculum Basics

Kindergarten teaches basic skills like alphabet, numbers, and social interaction.

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By the end of kindergarten, most children can count to 100.
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Age Specific

It's a school level meant for a specific age group, usually five to six-year-olds.

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Since she turned five, she is eligible to enroll in kindergarten.
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