Words That Start with the Letter G for Kids
Check out our list of letter G words, letter G activities, and tips for teaching the letter G sound and words to your child.
Our collection of letter G words is tailored for preschoolers, kindergarteners, and elementary students and aims to help children learn the letter G sound and grow their vocabulary with a list of letter G words.
If some words are too challenging for your child, read them aloud, emphasizing the beginning letter G sound. Simply print out our list of letter G words to work on with your child, along with our letter G pictures to help your child gain an understanding of what these new words mean.
Pick and choose the words you feel are appropriate for your child, and remember that this list can be used to familiarize your child with the sound of the letter G, as a vocabulary list, or as a spelling list.
Older children can practice reading the lists of letter G words and their definitions independently or with help from an adult. Each word is also used in a sentence to help children understand the word’s meaning. Our lists include words that your child may already know, as well as words that will challenge them.
You can further enhance your child’s learning with our list of letter G activities for children and find tips on teaching new words and sounds to your child at the bottom of this page.
Lists of Letter G Words
Select the words that you think are suitable for your child. Keep in mind that these lists of words can be used to help familiarize your child with the sound of the letter G, act as a list for vocabulary building, or be used for spelling practice. Younger children will likely need you to read the list to them.
3-Letter G Words
☐ gab: to talk a lot. “They like to gab about their day.”
☐ gag: to suddenly feel as if you may throw up. “The bad smell made him gag.”
☐ gal: a girl or young woman. “My gal pals and I will play together.”
☐ gap: a space between two things. “He stepped over the gap in the sidewalk.”
☐ gas: a type of fuel. “Cars need gas to run.”
☐ gel: a thick, clear substance. “She put gel in her hair.”
☐ gem: a precious stone. “She found a blue gem in the sand.”
☐ get: to receive something. “I will get a present on my birthday.”
☐ gig: a live performance by a musician. “They went to a gig in the park.”
☐ gum: a chewy candy that you don’t swallow. “He likes to blow bubbles with his gum.”
☐ gut: the part of your body where food is digested. “His gut hurt after eating too much candy.”
☐ gym: a large indoor space to play sports. “The school had a large gym for the children to play in.”
Simple Preschool Letter G Words
☐ game: an activity or sport with rules. “We played a new board game at school today.”
☐ garden: a place where plants grow. “We planted flowers in the garden.”
☐ gate: a hinged barrier used to close an opening in a wall, fence, or hedge. “She opened the gate to the garden.”
☐ gentle: mild in behavior; kind or tender. “He was gentle when petting the dog.”
☐ gift: something given to someone. “He gave me a gift for my birthday.”
☐ girl: a female child. “The girl is riding her bike.”
☐ give: to hand something to someone. “Please give the book to the teacher.”
☐ glad: to feel happy. “She was glad to see her friend.”
☐ go: to move or travel to a place. “Let’s go to the playground.”
☐ glow: to give off light. “The stars glow in the dark sky.”
Kindergarten Letter G Words
☐ galaxy: a large system of stars, gas, and dust in space. “We looked at pictures of the galaxy in our science book.”
☐ gave: to present voluntarily without expecting anything in return. “She gave her friend a hug.”
☐ gazebo: a small, open building in a garden or park, usually used for relaxation or entertainment. “The family enjoyed lunch under the gazebo at the park.”
☐ glass: a hard, clear material used to make windows, jars, and bottles. “She filled the glass with water.”
☐ gloves: coverings that keep the hands warm or protected. “He wore gloves to keep his hands warm.”
☐ goal: an aim or desired result. “His goal is to learn how to read.”
☐ goat: a type of animal. “The goat climbed up the hill.”
☐ gold: a yellow precious metal. “She wore a necklace made of gold.”
☐ gone: no longer present. “The cookies are gone because we ate them all.”
☐ good: to be desired or approved of. “He did a good job on his artwork.”
☐ gown: a long elegant dress worn on formal occasions. “She wore a beautiful gown to the dance.”
☐ grass: the green plant that covers the ground in many places. “The grass is wet with dew in the morning.”
☐ green: the color between blue and yellow in the spectrum. “The grass is very green in the spring.”
☐ group: a number of individuals assembled together. “The group of children played at the park.”
Elementary Letter G Words
☐ gallery: a place to view art. “We visited an art gallery downtown.”
☐ garbage: waste or trash. “Please take out the garbage.”
☐ gargle: to clean your throat with liquid. “He will gargle with salt water for his sore throat.”
☐ garment: an item of clothing. “She bought a new garment for the party.”
☐ gaze: to look steadily at something, often in admiration. “She would gaze at the stars every night.”
☐ general: involving or affecting all or most people, places, or things. “The general opinion is that it was a great movie.”
☐ gesture: a movement to express a thought or feeling. “He made a gesture of thanks.”
☐ giant: very large or greater than usual in size or force. “The giant tree towered over the houses.”
☐ glacier: a large mass of ice. “The glacier moved very slowly down the valley.”
☐ glance: a quick look. “She caught a glance of the dolphin jumping.”
☐ glasses: frames bearing lenses worn in front of the eyes, normally for vision correction. “He needs to wear glasses to see the chalkboard.”
☐ globe: a spherical model of the Earth. “We found our country on the globe.”
☐ glue: a sticky substance used for joining things together. “She used glue to stick the paper pieces together.”
☐ golf: a game played on a large open course with clubs and a small ball. “She wants to learn to play golf.”
Food Words
☐ granola: a crunchy cereal made with oats. “She had granola with yogurt for breakfast.”
☐ grape: a small, sweet fruit that grows in clusters. “He picked a bunch of grapes from the vine.”
☐ grapefruit: a large, round citrus fruit with a somewhat bitter taste. “Grapefruit is a good source of vitamin C.”
☐ gravy: a sauce made from cooked meat juices. “She poured gravy over her mashed potatoes.”
☐ green bean: a type of long, green vegetable that is eaten cooked. “Green beans are fresh in the summer.”
☐ grits: a dish of coarsely ground corn kernels. “Grits are a popular breakfast in the southern U.S.”
☐ guacamole: a dip made from mashed avocado. “They served guacamole with chips.”
☐ gumbo: a stew or soup that originated in Louisiana with meat or shellfish and vegetables. “They enjoyed a spicy bowl of gumbo.”
☐ gyro: a Greek dish of roasted meat that’s usually served in pita bread. “He ordered a gyro for lunch.”
Animal Words
☐ gazelle: a small, fast antelope found in Africa and Asia. “The gazelle leaped across the savannah.”
☐ gecko: a small lizard that has suction pads on its feet. “A gecko can climb smooth surfaces.”
☐ gerbil: a small, furry rodent often kept as a pet. “She has a pet gerbil named Gigi.”
☐ giraffe: the tallest living animal, with a very long neck. “The giraffe reached high to eat leaves from the tree.”
☐ gnat: a small flying insect. “Gnats were swarming by the lake at dusk.”
☐ gnu: another name for a wildebeest, an antelope in eastern Africa. “The gnu joined the migration across the plains.”
☐ goldfish: a small, golden-orange fish often kept in ponds and aquariums. “He won a goldfish at the fair.”
☐ gorilla: a large, powerful ape that lives in African forests. “The gorilla at the zoo ate a banana.”
☐ grasshopper: an insect that has long legs for jumping. “The grasshopper leaps from leaf to leaf.”
☐ grouse: a type of bird found in wooded areas. “The grouse blended into the forest floor with its brown feathers.”
Did you spot the words with a silent G in the list above? Silent letters can be tricky to understand. Our worksheet on silent letters can help.
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Object Words
☐ gadget: a small mechanical or electronic device or tool. “He loves buying the latest tech gadgets.”
☐ gallon: a unit of liquid measure equal to four quarts. “The car takes 15 gallons of gas.”
☐ gavel: a small hammer used by a judge or an auctioneer. “The judge struck the gavel to call the court to order.”
☐ gear: a rotating machine part having cut teeth. “She shifted the car into first gear.”
☐ glider: a light aircraft that is designed to fly without an engine. “They watched the glider soar silently.”
☐ goggles: protective glasses that fit closely to the face. “She wore goggles to protect her eyes while swimming.”
☐ guitar: a musical instrument with six strings played by strumming or plucking. “He learned to play songs on the guitar.”
Places Words
☐ garage: a building for housing cars, trucks, or motorcycles. “They converted the garage into a workshop.”
☐ gazebo: a small, open building in a garden or park, used for entertainment. “They had lunch in the park’s gazebo.”
☐ glen: a narrow valley. “The stream wound through the shady glen.”
☐ grotto: a small picturesque cave, especially an artificial one in a park or garden. “The grotto was lit up with fairy lights for the evening event.”
☐ gymnasium: a room or building equipped for gymnastics, games, and other physical exercise. “After school, they headed to the gymnasium for basketball practice.”
Nature and Environment Words
☐ geyser: a hot spring that can send a tall column of water and steam into the air. “The geyser erupted, thrilling the onlookers.”
☐ glade: an open space in a forest. “Deer were often spotted in the forest glade.”
☐ grassland: a large open area of country covered with grass, especially one used for grazing. “They drove through miles of vast grassland.”
☐ grove: a small wood, orchard, or group of trees. “The orange grove was ripe with fruit ready for harvest.”
☐ gulf: a large area of sea or ocean partly enclosed by land. “The gulf was known for its deep blue waters.”
☐ gully: a water-worn ravine. “Rainwater rushed down the gully during the storm.”
☐ gust: a brief, strong rush of wind. “A sudden gust of wind blew her hat off.”
Emotions and Traits
☐ gallant: brave; heroic. “The gallant firefighter saved the family from the burning house.”
☐ genial: friendly and cheerful. “The host was genial, making everyone feel welcome.”
☐ giddy: feeling excited to the point of distraction. “The thought of flying for the first time made her giddy.”
☐ glum: looking or feeling sad. “He was glum after hearing the disappointing news.”
☐ gracious: courteous, kind, and pleasant. “His gracious manner made him a wonderful host.”
☐ grateful: feeling or showing an appreciation for something. “She was grateful for the help her friends provided.”
☐ greedy: having a strong desire for more than one needs. “The greedy king wanted more and more gold.”
☐ guilty: feeling responsible for a wrongdoing. “He felt guilty for arriving late and missing the beginning of the play.”
☐ gutsy: having a great deal of courage. “The gutsy performer walked across the tightrope without a net.”
Action Words
☐ gallop: to run fast. “The horse loved to gallop across the meadow.”
☐ gape: to stare with one’s mouth open in amazement. “They gaped at the fireworks lighting up the sky.”
☐ garnish: to add decorations to something, especially food. “She garnished the meal with parsley before serving.”
☐ gather: to come together. “They gather at the park every Sunday for a picnic.”
☐ glide: to move smoothly along with little effort or resistance. “The ice skater can glide gracefully across the ice.”
☐ glitter: to shine with a bright, reflected light. “The sequined dress will glitter under the party lights.”
☐ gobble: to eat something hastily. “He gobbled up his lunch because he was late for the meeting.”
☐ gossip: to talk about other people’s private lives, which might not be true or respectful. “They would often gossip about celebrities.”
☐ graduate: to complete an academic degree or course of training. “She will graduate from college next spring.”
☐ grasp: to hold firmly. “He grasped the rope tightly to pull himself up.”
☐ grumble: to complain about something. “He would often grumble about the cold weather.”
☐ guarantee: to promise with certainty. “The salesperson can guarantee satisfaction with the product.”
☐ guide: to lead or show the way to someone. “She volunteered to guide the tourists around the museum.”
☐ gulp: to swallow food or drink quickly or in large mouthfuls. “He gulped down his coffee to leave in time.”
☐ gush: to flow out in a rapid stream, often suddenly. “Water gushed from the broken pipe.”
Free Printable Letter G Words Lists
Simply download and print our PDFs of the letter G word lists to review with your children. One list includes all of our letter G words and the other lists features our letter G words along with their definitions and the words used in a simple sentence.
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Letter G Words with Pictures
Preschoolers and kindergarteners will appreciate having illustrations to look at while learning new letter G words. As you read the words aloud to them, draw their attention to the letter G sound as you pronounce the word. Point at the corresponding picture as you say the letter G word. You can choose from our printable letter G words with pictures to color or letter G words with illustrations.
Letter G Activities
Letter G Song:
Learning about the letter G is especially fun when it’s a song kids can listen, dance, and sing to.
Letter G Worksheets:
These free printable letter G worksheets can help children learn to recognize the letter G, say its name and the sound it makes, and start learning how to write it, too.
Letter G Activities
Visit a Garden
Create a simple outdoor activity by exploring a garden. Grab some gardening gloves and explore what’s growing, making note of the things that start with the letter G, such as grass, green leaves, gravel paths, grasshoppers, grape vines, a gazebo or greenhouse, and more.
Go, Go, Go! Game
This game is similar to Red Light, Green Light, but focuses on words that start with the letter G. Have your child stand up and explain to them that every time you say a word that starts with G, they can go one step forward. When you say a word that starts with a different letter sound, they take one step backwards. If you’re playing with multiple children, turn the game into a race.
Glitter & Glue
Print out the letter G worksheets above and set aside the large letter Gs that are designed for children to color in. Instead of offering crayons or markers to your child, invite them to fill in the letter G with a thin layer of glue that gets covered in glitter–preferably green or gold!
Tips for Teaching Letter G Words
- The Two Sounds of Letter G
The letter G can make two sounds: a hard G sound, like in the word gold, or a soft G sound, like in the word giraffe. Help your child notice the difference in sound between the hard and soft G and how their mouth moves differently to make each sound. Our Hard and Soft Sounds of C and G worksheet can help with this.
- The Rules of Letter G
Older children may appreciate this tip for knowing when to make a hard or soft letter G sound: Typically, when the letter G is followed by the letters a, o, or u, it makes the hard G sound, as in gut, go, gas, gum, and game. When G is followed by i, y, or e, it usually makes the soft G sound, as in gem, ginger, giant, and gym.
- Use Multiple Teaching Approaches
Introducing a new letter sound in a variety of ways can help children better understand and get familiar with it. Combine our list of letter G words with the letter G song, worksheets, and activities to approach this new letter sound in many different ways.
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