School Supplies
You use this to write, and if you make a mistake, you can erase it.
a pencil
In this subject, you learn about numbers, addition, and subtraction.
Mathematics (Math)
The person who is in charge of a school.
Principal
To look at a book and understand the words.
To read.
The book that an English teacher uses to teach grammar and vocabulary.
a textbook
This object helps you draw straight lines and measure length.
a ruler
You study past events, kings, and wars in this class.
History
The place in a school where you can borrow books.
the library
The work that a teacher gives you to do at home.
homework
This is what an English teacher uses to write on the board so students can see.
chalk (or a marker)
A portable case used for carrying pens, pencils, and erasers.
a pencil case
This subject involves painting, drawing, and being creative.
Art
A large room where students eat their lunch.
the cafeteria
To attend a class and take part in activities.
To participate.
The list of words and their meanings that an English teacher asks you to memorize.
vocabulary
This sticky substance is used to join two pieces of paper together.
glue
The study of the world's surface, countries, and climates.
Geography
The person whose job is to help students find books in the library.
the librarian
To listen carefully to what the teacher is saying.
To pay attention.
This is the action an English teacher does when they check your essay for mistakes.
To grade (or to correct).
A tool used to make a dull pencil sharp again.
a pencil sharpener
In this class, students do physical exercises and play sports.
Physical Education (P.E.)
An outdoor area where students play during their break time.
the playground
To repeat what you have learned to prepare for an exam.
To revise.
A book an English teacher uses to look up the definition or spelling of a word.
a dictionary