Nature & The Sky
Feelings & Moods
Action Words
People & Places
100

A bright, straight line of sunlight peeking through the clouds or a window.

Sunbeam

100

Feeling a little sad or grumpy because you want something that someone else has.

Jealous

100

To move up and down quickly, like a bird’s wings or a flag in the wind.

Flapped

100

A person from a long time ago who lived in the country and worked very hard on a small farm.

Peasant

200

A very tiny, thin branch that has fallen off a tree or bush.

Twig

200

A feeling of being dark or sad, like a rainy afternoon when you can’t go outside.

Gloomy

200

Ran very fast or rushed somewhere in a big hurry.

Dashed

200

A long, warm coat without sleeves that hangs over your shoulders like a cape.

Cloak

300

The far-off line where the sky seems to touch the ground or the sea.

Horizon

300

Feeling very confused, like when you’re trying to solve a tricky puzzle.

Baffled

300

The soft, swishing sound made when things like dry leaves or paper rub together.

Rustle

300

A beautiful structure that sends streams of water shooting up into the air.

Fountain

400

A wild plant with leaves that can give you a little sting if you touch them.

Nettle

400

Being able to wait for something for a long time without getting upset.

Patient

400

Moving quickly and lightly over the top of something, like a stone bouncing on water.

Skimming

400

A very hard, smooth, and pretty stone often used for statues or fancy floors.

Marble

500

A plant with blue flowers that people use to make strong thread and cloth.

Flax

500

Something very serious or important, with no room for silliness.

Grave

500

Ran or jumped along with big, happy leaps.

Bounded

500

A thick, smooth cream you rub on your skin to help a boo-boo feel better.

Ointment