Words that start with S

A skein is a name for a flock of geese or ducks when they are flying in a line or V.

A sketch is a quick or simple drawing of something, although some sketches can be quite detailed. Sketches are usually made with pencil or charcoal.

Skis are long flat things you wear on the bottom of your feet to help you slide over snow. Someone who skis is a skier. There are lots of different kinds of skiing, most of which you can see at the Winter Olympics.

You are skilled in something when you are really good at it. You might be naturally skilled at something, or you might gain skills by practicing. The boy in the picture is a very skilled sailor.

A skink is a small, sleek lizard that looks like a tiny, fast-moving snake with four little legs. They are famous for being able to drop their tails to trick predators, allowing the lizard to dash away while the tail stays behind and keeps wriggling!