kindergarten

CEFR: A2

An educational establishment or school class for young children, usually between the ages of four and six, to prepare them for primary school. SPELLING TRAP: Consistently misspelled with a 'd' at the end (*kindergarden). Remember: it is of German origin (*Garten = garden), spelled with a 't': k-i-n-d-e-r-g-a-r-t-e-n.

Synonyms

nursery school
preschool

Common Collocations

attend kindergarten
kindergarten curriculum
kindergarten teacher

Example Sentence

Early socialization in kindergarten environments fosters fundamental emotional resilience and collaborative play.