Words that start with S

Six slippery snakes sailed southward on a silver ship to Sydney.

Sis forSchool

A school is a place you go to to learn things, like how to read and how to write. School is a very important time in your life. You will meet friends you might have for many, many years, and you will learn all the things you need to know as an adult.
A scientist is someone who works to gain more knowledge about the sciences, particularly natural and physical sciences. Scientists work using scientific method as they learn.

Sis forScissors

Scissors are a tool used for cutting very thin things like paper and cloth. Scissors for cutting cloth are a lot sharper than scissors for cutting paper.

Sis forScold

Scold means to angrily lecture or chide someone, especially a child, for doing something wrong.

Sis forScone

A scone may mean something different depending on which country you are in. In America, scones are called biscuits. In most countries, scones are a small, rounded bread-like product that is usually made from flour, butter and milk. Scones can be sweetened too, and have other things like sultanas or cheese added to them. Devonshire tea is traditionally a cup of tea served with scones, jam and cream.

Sis forScoop

A scoop is a kind of spoon that is deep and shaped like a hemisphere. A scoop might also mean something made with a scoop, for example a scoop of icecream.

Sis forScooter

A scooter is very similar to a skateboard but usually has two wheels, and a handle to hold onto it by. The scooter in the picture has three wheels.

Sis forScorch

Something is scorched if it is slightly burnt. The wall in the picture has been scorched by a fire that was lit near it.

Sis forScore

A score is a record of the number of points, goals or similar made by one side during a game or competition. What you keep score of depends on the game being played. Scores are usually kept track of on a scoreboard, with a score for each of the teams shown on the board.

Sis forScorpio

Scorpio is a sign of the Zodiac. It is a water sign. You are a Scorpio if you were born between October 23rd and November 21st.