Early Childhood Education Vocabulary

noun a physical block used in construction

• The concept of DNA as the building block of life is widely accepted in the scientific community.
• In coding, variables are like the building blocks that you use to create your program.
• These basic math skills are the building blocks for more advanced concepts in algebra.
• Trust is the building block of any strong relationship.

noun the state or period of being an infant; very early stage of development

• During infancy, babies rely heavily on their caregivers for all their needs.
• I don't remember much from my infancy, but my parents tell me I was a very calm baby.
• Back in the infancy days of the internet, we had to use dial-up to connect to the web.
• The project is still in its infancy, so we need to give it more time to develop fully.

adjective describing something that is untidy or disorganized

• The messy paperwork on the desk needs to be organized.
• My room is so messy right now, I can't find anything!
• Her hair was a hot mess after being caught in the rain.
• The situation became messy when emotions started to run high.

noun a person, typically a woman, employed to care for a child in its own home

• The nanny was hired to take care of the children while the parents were at work.
• I love my nanny, she's like a second mom to me.
• My nanny is the bomb, she always knows how to make me feel better.
• The government acts like a nanny, constantly telling us what we can and cannot do.

noun a place where plants are grown for sale or transplanting

• The nursery at the hospital is equipped with state-of-the-art equipment for newborns.
• I love browsing through the cute nursery decorations at the store.
• Let's meet at the nursery for a quick catch-up.
• The garden was like a nursery for the young saplings, providing them with a safe space to grow.

noun a gathering or event where people sing along to music

adjective describing something related to or suitable for a singalong

• The choir led a singalong of traditional hymns during the church service.
• We always have a singalong at our family gatherings with everyone joining in.
• Let's have a singalong with all our friends at the next party!
• The sound of the waves crashing against the shore was like a nature's singalong.