Animals and FamilyGrade 1 English for Kids
Cow, duck, lion… and mom, dad and baby!
Animals and Family helps first graders name farm and zoo animals and the people in their family. Then kids type their first sentences about them. It's vocabulary, spelling and early sentence writing in one friendly course.
- Grade 1 · Ages 6–7
- 4 games
- 30 practice questions
- About 15 min
- Little Animals
- Farm and Zoo
- My Family
- Animal Sentences
English typing course · Grade 1
Animals and Family · Learning goals
What Your Child Will Learn
Name animals from the farm and the zoo, and the people in your family. Then type your first sentences about them.
- Little Animals
- Farm and Zoo
- My Family
- Animal Sentences
Why it matters
Why This Matters for Kids
Vocabulary growth
Naming animals and family members builds the vocabulary kids need for reading and talking.
Nouns made easy
These words are kids' first nouns, naming words they will learn about in grammar later.
First sentences
Typing simple sentences about familiar things makes writing feel easy and personal.
Inside Animals and Family
How the Course Works
Short typing games: kids hear or see each word, type it, and get instant, friendly feedback.
Step 1 · Game
Little Animals
Who is in the picture? Type the animal's name. See a picture and type its name. (8 exercises)
Step 2 · Game
Farm and Zoo
Name the animals from the farm and the zoo. See a picture and type its name. (8 exercises)
Step 3 · Game
My Family
Listen and type the family words. Hear a word and type it. (8 exercises)
Step 4 · Game
Animal Sentences
Listen to the sentence and type every word. Hear a sentence and type it. (6 exercises)
Word list
Grade 1 Words and Sentences to Type
A sample of what your child hears, reads and types in this course.
- cow(noun)
- duck(noun)
- fish(noun)
- bird(noun)
- frog(noun)
- bee(noun)
- ant(noun)
- owl(noun)
- lion(noun)
- bear(noun)
- sheep(noun)
- horse(noun)
- goat(noun)
- cat(noun)
- dog(noun)
- hen(noun)
- mom(noun)
- dad(noun)
- baby(noun)
- sister(noun)
- brother(noun)
- grandma(noun)
- grandpa(noun)
- family(noun)
- “I see a cow.”
- “I love my dad.”
- “The baby is happy.”
- “A duck can swim.”
- “We have a dog.”
- “I hug my mom.”
For parents
Try It at Home
Learning sticks best when kids use it in real life. Here are simple ideas from this course.
Parent Tip
Make a little family book together: one page per person or pet, with a picture and a short sentence like "This is my mom."
Animals and Family · Questions from parents
Frequently Asked Questions
What age is this course for?
Animals and Family is a grade 1 english course for kids ages 6–7. That is Year 2 english in the UK and Year 1 in Australia. It also works well for review in the next grade, or as a challenge for a confident younger learner.
What will my child learn?
Name animals from the farm and the zoo, and the people in your family. Then type your first sentences about them. Along the way they practice: Little Animals; Farm and Zoo; My Family; Animal Sentences.
How long does the course take?
About 15 minutes in total, split into 4 short levels. Most kids finish it over two or three sessions. Progress is saved, so they can stop any time and pick up where they left off.
Is this course free?
Animals and Family is part of SkillBloom Premium, which unlocks every course in every subject. Each subject also has free courses, so your child can try SkillBloom before you decide.
Does my child need to read well to use it?
No. Every word and sentence is read aloud first, and kids type what they hear. Spelling and reading grow together as they play.
Can we use it for homeschool?
Yes. SkillBloom is built for homeschooling families. Kids work through lessons, games and quizzes on their own, and the parent dashboard shows what they finished and which skills need more practice. It works on phones, tablets and laptops.
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