kindergarten

/ˈkɪndəɹˌɡɑːɹt(ə)n/noun
Early Childhood
1

An educational institution for young children, usually between ages 4 and 6; nursery school.

2

The elementary school grade before first grade.

3

The two levels between nursery and prep; the second and third years of preschool.

Thesaurus

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing