Words that Start with J for Kids - List of Essential Vocabulary Words

Joey can jump really high on the trampoline.

Jessie found a shiny jacket in the closet.

We play jump rope during recess.

Your jacket has a zipper and a hood.

Let's jump over the puddles after the rain.

Jenna wears her red jacket to the park.

Just watch how high I can jump on the bed!

Jelly wobbles when I poke it with my spoon.

I want a juicy apple for my snack.

My juice has bits in it because it's fresh.

Dad spreads jelly on my toast every morning.

The juicy grapes are my favorite in the fruit salad.

We made jelly shapes for the party tomorrow.

Let's tell each other a funny joke.

Will you join me for a tea party with my teddy bears?

Mom filled the jug with cold lemonade.

I keep my seashells in a big glass jar.

The shark at the aquarium had really large jaws.

Sometimes my little brother drops his jaw in amazement at magic tricks.

We celebrate New Year's Day in January.

Cartoon characters sometimes end up in jail for being silly.

Do you hear the jingle of the ice cream truck?

Daddy goes to his job every morning.

Look how fast the jet airplane flies in the sky!

Jack loves jumping over puddles in the park.

Let's wear joker hats at the birthday party for fun.

Joy fills the room when she opens her presents.

Be jolly and laugh; today is a happy day!

Would you like some strawberry jam on your toast?

She put on her grandmother's jewelry and felt like a princess.

The jewel in the museum sparkled like a star.

I have new jean shorts for our trip to the beach.

My family went on a journey to the mountains.

When my brother got a new toy, I felt a little bit of jealousy.

Sometimes being jealous isn't nice, and we should share our toys.

The junior soccer team scored a goal and everyone cheered.

I always try to be just and fair when playing games with my friends.

At the circus, we saw a juggler who could juggle five balls at once.

During my birthday party, I was joyous to see all my friends.

My room is a jumble of toys, books, and clothes.

On Christmas morning, I felt joyful opening my presents.

In her journal, Mia writes stories about space adventures.

Before making a judgment about the new student, Tim decided to get to know him.

At recess, Emma pretended to be the judge in a fun game with her friends.

Max loves to dance whenever he hears jazz music play.

During the camping trip, Luke tried beef jerky for the first time and liked it.

Sophie found a rock with a jagged edge during her nature walk.

The jangle of the ice cream truck's music made the kids rush outside.

Olivia wore her favorite soccer jersey for team picture day.

I love to go jogging with my dad on sunny mornings.

My elbow is a joint that lets me bend my arm.

Justice is when everyone is treated fairly and rightly.

My knee joint helps me jump and dance.

In class, we talked about how justice is important in making rules.

Jogging can be fun and good for our health.

The jailer kept the keys to all the prison cells.

As the sun set, the jasper stones glowed with a warm light.

He wore a jaunty hat that was tilted to one side.

In journalism class, we learn how to report news stories.

My sister wants to be a journalist and write articles for a newspaper.

When asked, she could always justify her decision to choose vanilla ice cream.

He gave his justification for being late to school—it was the long line at the bakery.

Borrowing a book from the library is justifiable if you return it on time.

The court jest made everyone laugh with his clever tricks.

At the busy junction, cars and bikes went in all different directions.

She was jubilant when she found out she won the science fair.

The jury listened carefully to all the evidence before making a decision.

The skilled joiner crafted a beautiful wooden chair.

He always had a jovial smile on his face, ready to share his cheer.

The judge explained the jurisdiction to the people in court.

In class, we learned that jujitsu is a martial art from Japan.

She believed that her lucky charm had some sort of juju.

Our city has laws to make sure everyone follows the right jurisdiction.

My brother wants to take jujitsu classes for self-defense.

The old necklace from Grandma is said to carry good juju for the family.

Her judicious decision to save her allowance resulted in her being able to buy the bicycle she wanted.

The judicial system is designed to ensure that everyone receives a fair trial.

Making a judicious choice of friends can often lead to a happier school life.

After the court case, she gained a new respect for the judicial process.

During our summer vacation, we planned our entire trip around the local jour de fête so we wouldn't miss the festivities.

Writing in my journal each jour helps me reflect on my thoughts and experiences.