Seasonal Word Lists for Elementary School Students

Whether you're teaching little learners in kindergarten or confident writers in grade 5, seasonal word lists are a fun and meaningful way to enrich language development all year long. These word lists are perfect for spelling, writing prompts, reading fluency, vocabulary journals, bulletin boards, or themed activities across the curriculum.

Fall word lists

Kindergarten–Grade 1

leaf, fall, red, rake, tree, wind, coat, apple, hay, corn

Grades 2–3

harvest, scarecrow, autumn, chilly, orchard, acorn, sweater, bonfire, crisp, pile

Grades 4–5

migration, deciduous, foliage, brisk, gratitude, equinox, hayride, feast, overcast, maize

Fall word lists

Winter word lists

Kindergarten–Grade 1

snow, cold, sled, hat, ice, mittens, boots, cocoa, frost, coat

Grades 2–3

blizzard, igloo, shiver, sleigh, scarf, hibernate, chimney, snowflake, polar, frozen

Grades 4–5

flurries, permafrost, frostbite, glacial, solstice, avalanche, insulated, tundra, overcast, snowfall

Winter word lists

Spring word lists

Kindergarten–Grade 1

rain, mud, bug, sun, bird, bud, egg, bloom, grass, hop

Grades 2–3

puddle, sprout, daisy, rainbow, hatch, garden, tulip, breeze, chicks, lamb

Grades 4–5

rejuvenate, germinate, thaw, pollen, renewal, equinox, vibrant, seedlings, migration, pasture

Spring word lists

Summer word lists

Kindergarten–Grade 1

sun, swim, sand, hot, fun, pool, hat, fan, ice, run

Grades 2–3

sunscreen, vacation, beach, lemonade, camping, bug spray, sunglasses, popsicle, float, breeze

Grades 4–5

heatwave, relaxation, solstice, hydration, scorching, humidity, canoeing, sunburn, refreshing, fireflies

Summer word lists

How to use these word lists

Writing prompts: Let students pick 3–5 words from a list to use in a short story or poem.

Spelling practice: Create custom spelling lists tied to the current season.

Word walls: Update classroom walls with seasonal vocabulary visuals.

Thematic units: Pair lists with seasonal science, art, or social studies units.

Morning messages: Include seasonal words in daily warm-ups or journal entries.

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