Childhood IELTS Flashcards
The period of time when a person is a child.
Childhood
Example: “He had a happy childhood full of adventures.”
An outdoor area where children can play.
Playground
Example: “The children spent hours on the playground.”
The ability to form ideas or images in your mind.
Imagination
Example: “Children have vivid imaginations.”
Objects for children to play with.
Toys
Example: “Her favorite toys were dolls and building blocks.”
Recollections of past events.
Memories
Example: “My childhood memories are filled with family holidays.”
Full of fun and high spirits.
Playful
Example: “The playful kitten entertained the children.”
Free from moral wrong; not corrupted
Innocent
Example: “Her innocent smile reminded me of my childhood.”
Eager to know or learn something.
Curious
Example: “Children are naturally curious about the world.”
Willing to take risks or try out new methods.
Adventurous
Example: “He had an adventurous spirit even as a child.”
Free from worries or responsibilities.
Carefree
Example: “Summer vacations were carefree and fun.”
To increase in size, age, or maturity.
Grow
Example: “Children grow so quickly.”
Engage in activity for enjoyment and recreation.
Play
Example: “The kids love to play outside.”
Travel through an area to learn about it.
Explore
Example: “They used to explore the woods near their house.”
Gain or acquire knowledge or skill.
Learn
Example: “Children learn new things every day.”
Form a mental image or concept.
Imagine
Example: “She liked to imagine she was a princess.”
In a way that shows eagerness to know or learn.
Curiously
Example: “He looked at the new toy curiously.”
Without care or concern.
Carelessly
Example: “He threw his toys around carelessly.”
In a way that is willing to take risks.
Adventurously
Example: “They adventurously climbed the trees.”
: In a way that shows a lack of guilt or corruption.
Innocently
Example: “She innocently asked if the tooth fairy was real.”
To mature or become an adult.
Grow up
Example: “He grew up in a small town.”
To take care of someone.
Look after:
Example: “She had to look after her younger brother.”
To raise a child.
Bring up
Example: “They brought up their children in a loving home.”
To play actively.
Run around
Example: “The kids were running around the yard.”
To have a friendly relationship.
Get along:
Example: “The siblings always got along well.”
Activities or things suitable for children.
Kid stuff:
Example: “I used to love kid stuff like cartoons.”
To engage in playful or aimless activity.
Mess around:
Example: “They were just messing around in the backyard.”
Example: “They spent the afternoon in make-believe worlds.”
Make-believe
Imaginary play.
To spend time relaxing.
Hang out:
Example: “They loved to hang out at the local park.”
To relax.
Chill out:
Example: “After school, they would chill out with some snacks.”
Extremely happy and excited.
Like a kid in a candy store:
Example: “He was like a kid in a candy store when he saw the toy section.”
Something very easy to do.
Child’s play
Example: “Fixing this toy is child’s play for him.”
To have an outburst of childish anger.
Throw a tantrum
Example: “She threw a tantrum when she couldn’t get her way.”
Very quickly.
In the blink of an eye
Example: “Childhood seems to pass in the blink of an eye.”
Children often speak wisely or truthfully.
Out of the mouths of babes:
Example: “Out of the mouths of babes came a surprisingly insightful comment.”
A joyful and pleasant period of being a child.
Happy childhood
Example: “She often reminisces about her happy childhood.”
Recollections from early in life.
Early memories
Example: “His early memories are filled with family outings.”
Friends from one’s childhood.
Childhood friends:
Example: “She still keeps in touch with her childhood friends.”
Activities children do for fun.
Playtime activities:
Example: “Reading was one of her favorite playtime activities.”
Supervision by parents
Parental guidance:
Example: “Some movies require parental guidance.”
The different phases of growth in a child.
Developmental stages:
Example: “Understanding the developmental stages is crucial for educators.”
Relating to young people.
Juvenile
Example: “The juvenile period is marked by significant growth and learning.”
The method and practice of teaching.
Pedagogy
Example: “Effective pedagogy is essential for early childhood education.”
The construction of thought processes.
Cognitive development:
Example: “Toys that promote cognitive development are beneficial for young children.”
To care for and encourage the growth of.
Nurture
Example: “Parents and teachers both play roles in nurturing a child’s talents.”
A badly behaved child. (Informal)
Brat
Example: “That kid is acting like such a brat today.”
A young child (often used affectionately).(Informal)
Rugrat
Example: “I spent the day with my little rugrat.”
A small child. (Informal)
Kiddie
Example: “The park is full of kiddies playing.”
A room or place set apart for young children.
Nursery
Example: “The nursery was filled with colorful toys.”
A box filled with sand for children to play in.
Sandbox
Example: “They built sandcastles in the sandbox.”
A children’s story about magical and imaginary beings and lands.
Fairy tale:
Example: “She loved listening to fairy tales before bed.”
A stick of colored wax used for drawing
Crayon
Example: “He drew a picture with his crayons.”
An arranged time for children to play together.
Playdate
Example: “They had a playdate every Friday.”
Showing a fondness for causing trouble in a playful way.
Mischievous
Example: “The mischievous child hid his sister’s toy.”
Prone to giggling
Giggly
Example: “The giggly children found everything funny.”
Prone to giggling.
Eager
Example: “The giggly children found everything funny.”
Full of life and energy.
Lively
Example: “The lively classroom was buzzing with excitement.”
To act as if something is true when it is not.
Pretend
Example: “They pretended to be superheroes.”
To remember something.
Recollect
Example: “She could recollect many fond memories from her childhood.”
To form a close relationship.
Bond
Example: “The siblings bonded over their love of games.”
With affection or liking.
Fondly
Example: “She fondly remembered her childhood summers.”
To become too mature for something.
Grow out of:
Example: “He grew out of his toys and started reading books.”
To behave badly.
Act up:
Example: “The kids acted up during the long car ride.”
To become calm or quiet
Settle down:
Example: “The children finally settled down for their nap.”
