Child Development Concepts

4 words in this vocabulary list

noun a form of education typically covering the first six to eight years of a child's academic life, usually including grades one through five or six

  • Elementary education is the foundation of a child's academic journey.
  • Elementary school is where kids learn the basics.
  • Elementary ed is all about the ABCs and 123s.
  • Elementary education is like planting seeds of knowledge in young minds.

adjective describing something as being perfect or exactly as it should be

  • The measurements of the new building were just right for the space available.
  • I think this dress fits just right, don't you?
  • The pizza was cooked just right, not too crispy or too soggy.
  • Her timing for the joke was just right, everyone burst out laughing at the perfect moment.

verb to make someone or something familiar with something through repeated exposure or practice

  • Accustoming oneself to a new work environment can take time and effort.
  • I'm slowly accustoming to the new schedule at work.
  • She's finally getting the hang of accustoming to the fast-paced lifestyle.
  • Accustoming your mind to positive thinking can lead to a happier life.

adjective a word that describes or modifies a noun, in this case, 'adultlike' describes something that is characteristic of an adult

  • The child displayed a level of maturity that was quite adultlike.
  • She's so responsible and organized, very adultlike for her age.
  • He's acting all adultlike now that he has a job and pays bills.
  • The way she handled the difficult situation was very adultlike, showing wisdom beyond her years.