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Find a list of letter X words, letter X activities, and tips for teaching the letter X sound and words to your child.<\/h4>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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List of Letter X Words<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Letter X Words with Pictures<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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These lists of letter X words for preschool, kindergarten, and elementary students<\/strong> aim to help children get familiar with the letter X sound<\/strong> and expand their vocabulary<\/strong> with a list of words with X. You’ll find letter X word lists featuring words that begin with the letter X, such as x-ray<\/em>, and words that contain the letter X, such as excited<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Young learners may not be able to read many of these words on their own. Adults can read unknown words aloud to their children, helping them hear the beginning letter X sound. Simply print out our list of words with X to work on with your child<\/strong>, along with our letter X pictures<\/strong> to help your child gain an understanding of what these new words mean.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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 X, as a vocabulary list, or as a spelling list.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Older children can practice reading the lists of words with letter X and their definitions<\/strong> on their own or with an adult. Each word is also used in a sentence<\/strong> to help children understand the word\u2019s meaning. Our lists include words that may act as review for your child, as well as words that will challenge them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can further enhance your child\u2019s learning with our list of letter X activities for children<\/strong> and find tips on teaching new words and sounds to your child<\/strong> at the bottom of this page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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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 X, 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u2610 box<\/strong>: a container with flat sides and a lid. \u201cShe packed her toys into a box<\/strong>.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 fax<\/strong>: a method of sending documents electronically. \u201cHe sent the paperwork via fax<\/strong>.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 fix<\/strong>: to repair something. \u201cShe needs to fix <\/strong>the broken chair.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 fox<\/strong>: a wild animal with a bushy tail. \u201cThe fox<\/strong> sneaked through the woods.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 mix<\/strong>: to combine two or more substances. \u201cShe likes to mix<\/strong> colors when she paints.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u2610 six<\/strong>: the number after five. \u201cShe has six<\/strong> apples.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 tax<\/strong>: a required payment to the government. \u201cThey paid their income tax<\/strong>.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 wax<\/strong>: a sticky substance used to make candles or polish. \u201cShe used wax<\/strong> to shine the furniture.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 exit<\/strong>: a way out of a place. \u201cThey looked for the exit<\/strong> sign.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 next<\/strong>: coming immediately after. \u201cShe is next<\/strong> in line.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 text<\/strong>: written or printed words. \u201cHe read the text<\/strong> on the screen.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u2610 taxi<\/strong>: a car that you pay to take you somewhere. \u201cThey took a taxi<\/strong> to the airport.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 text<\/strong>: written or printed words. \u201cHe read the text<\/strong> on the screen.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 extra<\/strong>: more than is usual or necessary. \u201cShe asked for extra<\/strong> help.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 relax<\/strong>: to rest and become less tense. \u201cShe likes to relax<\/strong> after a long day.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 x-ray<\/strong>: a type of radiation used for medical imaging. \u201cThe doctor took an x-ray<\/strong> of her arm.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u2610 complex<\/strong>: consisting of many different and connected parts. \u201cThe puzzle was complex<\/strong> and challenging.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 exhibition<\/strong>: a public display of works of art or items of interest. \u201cThey visited the art exhibition<\/strong>.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 explain<\/strong>: to make something clear or easy to understand. \u201cShe tried to explain<\/strong> the rules of the game.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 flux<\/strong>: the action or process of flowing. \u201cThe river was in a constant state of flux<\/strong>.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 galaxy<\/strong>: a large system of stars held together by gravity. \u201cThe Milky Way is a galaxy<\/strong>.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 maximum<\/strong>: the greatest amount or degree possible. \u201cShe reached the maximum<\/strong> score.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u2610 flaxseed<\/strong>: the seed of the flax plant, used as food. \u201cShe adds flaxseed<\/strong> to her smoothies.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 fox grape<\/strong>: a type of grape native to North America. \u201cThey found fox grapes<\/strong> growing in the wild.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 extra virgin olive oil<\/strong>: high-quality olive oil. \u201cShe cooks with extra virgin olive oil<\/strong>.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 tex-mex<\/strong>: a style of cooking combining Mexican and Texan cuisine. \u201cThey ordered Tex-Mex<\/strong> for dinner.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 ximenia<\/strong>: a type of fruit also known as wild plum. \u201cThey tasted ximenia<\/strong> for the first time.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 xylocarp<\/strong>: a fruit with a hard, woody pericarp. \u201cCoconuts are an example of a xylocarp<\/strong>.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u2610 axolotl<\/strong>: a type of salamander. \u201cThe axolotl<\/strong> is known for its ability to regenerate limbs.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 box turtle<\/strong>: a type of turtle with a domed shell. \u201cThey found a box turtle<\/strong> in the garden.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 ox<\/strong>: a large domesticated bovine animal. \u201cThe farmer used an ox<\/strong> to plow the field.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 xenops<\/strong>: a small bird found in the tropical forests of Central and South America. \u201cThe xenops<\/strong> searches for insects on tree trunks.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 xerus<\/strong>: an African ground squirrel. \u201cThe xerus<\/strong> foraged for food in the savanna.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 xiphosuran<\/strong>: a member of a group of arthropods that includes horseshoe crabs. \u201cXiphosurans<\/strong> have existed for millions of years.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u2610 axle<\/strong>: a rod or spindle passing through the center of a wheel. \u201cThe car\u2019s axle<\/strong> was broken.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 index<\/strong>: an alphabetical list of subjects with references. \u201cHe looked up the term in the index<\/strong>.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 xylophone<\/strong>: a musical instrument with wooden bars. \u201cShe played a tune on the xylophone<\/strong>.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 toolbox<\/strong>: a container for holding tools. \u201cHe grabbed his toolbox<\/strong> for the repair.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u2610 exhibition hall<\/strong>: a place where pictures, painting, sculptures, or other items of interest are displayed. \u201cLet\u2019s go to the exhibition hall<\/strong> to see that photography display.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610Phoenix<\/strong>: capital of the state of Arizona. \u201cWe\u2019re going to Phoenix<\/strong> for a family reunion.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 xerox room<\/strong>: a room equipped with photocopying machines. \u201cShe made copies in the xerox room<\/strong>.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u2610 axis<\/strong>: an imaginary line about which a body rotates. \u201cThe Earth spins on its axis<\/strong>.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 exoplanet<\/strong>: a planet outside our solar system. \u201cScientists discovered an exoplanet<\/strong> orbiting a distant star.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 xenia<\/strong>: the effect of foreign pollen on a plant\u2019s endosperm. \u201cThe study of xenia<\/strong> is important in botany.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u2610 excited<\/strong>: very happy and eager. \u201cShe was excited<\/strong> about her birthday.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 extraordinary<\/strong>: unusual or remarkable. \u201cHe has an extraordinary<\/strong> talent for music.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 exhausted<\/strong>: very tired. \u201cAfter the marathon, she was exhausted<\/strong>.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 expert<\/strong>: someone who is knowledgeable or skilled in a particular area. \u201cShe is an expert<\/strong> in computer programming.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 exuberant<\/strong>: full of energy and enthusiasm. \u201cThe children were exuberant<\/strong> on the last day of school.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u2610 expand<\/strong>: to become larger. \u201cThe company plans to expand<\/strong> its operations.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 expect<\/strong>: to think that something will happen. \u201cThey expect<\/strong> good weather tomorrow.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 explain<\/strong>: to make something clear or easy to understand. \u201cShe tried to explain<\/strong> the rules of the game.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 explore<\/strong>: to travel through an area to learn about it. \u201cThey want to explore<\/strong> the new city.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 extinguish<\/strong>: to put out a fire or light. \u201cThe firefighters worked to extinguish<\/strong> the blaze.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 exude<\/strong>: to give off or release. \u201cThe plant began to exude<\/strong> a sticky sap.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 examine<\/strong>: to inspect or study closely. \u201cThe doctor will examine<\/strong> the patient.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 execute<\/strong>: to carry out a plan or action. \u201cThey need to execute<\/strong> the project carefully.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 exercise<\/strong>: to engage in physical activity. \u201cShe likes to exercise<\/strong> every morning.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 express<\/strong>: to convey a thought or feeling in words or actions. \u201cHe expressed<\/strong> his gratitude.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 extend<\/strong>: to make something longer or larger. \u201cThey plan to extend<\/strong> the building.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 extract<\/strong>: to remove or take out. \u201cThe machines extract<\/strong> orange juice from the oranges.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u2610 xanthein<\/strong>: a yellow pigment found in flowers. \u201cThe xanthein<\/strong> gave the petals their bright color.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 xanthic<\/strong>: relating to or containing yellow pigment. \u201cThe xanthic<\/strong> hues of the butterfly\u2019s wings were beautiful.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 xanthophyll<\/strong>: a yellow pigment found in plants. \u201cXanthophylls<\/strong> contribute to the colors of autumn leaves.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 xeric<\/strong>: characterized by or adapted to a dry environment. \u201cCacti are xeric<\/strong> plants.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 xeriscape<\/strong>: a landscaping method that conserves water. \u201cThey decided to xeriscape <\/strong>their yard to save water.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 xerophyte<\/strong>: a plant adapted to grow in dry conditions. \u201cThe aloe vera is a well-known xerophyte<\/strong>.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 xyloma<\/strong>: a tumor or growth in the wood of a tree. \u201cThe tree was examined for signs of xyloma<\/strong>.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 xylorimba<\/strong>: a percussion instrument combining the xylophone and marimba. \u201cThe xylorimba<\/strong> has a unique sound.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 xylograph<\/strong>: an engraving on wood. \u201cThe artist created a beautiful xylograph<\/strong>.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 xystus<\/strong>: a covered portico or walkway in ancient Greek architecture. \u201cThe xystus<\/strong> provided shade and shelter.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u2610 xi<\/strong>: the 14th letter of the Greek alphabet. \u201cXi<\/strong> is a Greek letter.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 xu<\/strong>: a type of money used in Vietnam. \u201cHe exchanged his dollars for xu<\/strong>.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u2610 Xi\u2019an<\/strong>: a city in China. \u201cThe Xi’an<\/strong> cuisine is famous for its flavors.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 xing<\/strong>: an abbreviation on signs marking pedestrian crossings, especially for pedestrians. \u201cThe sign near the crosswalk read \u2018xing<\/strong>.\u2019\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u2610 xebec<\/strong>: a small three-masted Mediterranean sailing ship. \u201cThe xebec<\/strong> sailed smoothly across the sea.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 xenia<\/strong>: hospitality given to strangers or guests. \u201cThe xenia<\/strong> shown by the hosts was remarkable.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 xenon<\/strong>: a chemical element, a noble gas. \u201cXenon<\/strong> is used in some types of lighting.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 xeric<\/strong>: relating to a dry environment. \u201cThe plant is adapted to xeric<\/strong> conditions.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 xylem<\/strong>: the vascular tissue in plants that conducts water. \u201cWater is transported through the xylem<\/strong>.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u2610 xylene<\/strong>: a solvent used in chemistry. \u201cXylene<\/strong> is used in the preparation of laboratory chemicals.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 xyloid<\/strong>: resembling wood. \u201cThe fossil had a xyloid<\/strong> texture.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 xylose<\/strong>: a type of sugar found in wood. \u201cXylose<\/strong> is used in the production of biofuels.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u2610 xanthan<\/strong>: a substance used as a food additive and thickening agent. \u201cXanthan<\/strong> gum is often used in gluten-free baking.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 xanthin<\/strong>: a yellow pigment. \u201cXanthin<\/strong> is found in the petals of certain flowers.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 xennial<\/strong>: referring to people born between Generation X and Millennials. \u201cXennial<\/strong> experiences often combine analog and digital childhood memories.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 xylitol<\/strong>: a sugar alcohol used as a sweetener. \u201cXylitol<\/strong> is often found in sugar-free gum.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Simply download and print our PDFs of the letter X word lists to review with your children. One list includes all of our letter X words and the other lists features our letter X words along with their definitions and the words used in a simple sentence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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These free printable letter X worksheets<\/a> can help children learn to recognize the letter X, say its name and the sound it makes, and start learning how to write it, too.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Make a simple craft by tracing your child’s wrist and hand with a white crayon on a black sheet of paper. Then work with your child to create an X-ray by either drawing in the bones of their wrist and hand with the white crayon or creating them by gluing white cotton swabs on to the paper.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

X Marks the Spot Treasure Hunt<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pick an item to hide indoors or outside, such as a small toy, snack, or stuffed animal. Next, create a treasure map for your child that includes key features of the area, such as the living room, the kitchen, and the front door. Then, draw an X to indicate where the item is hidden. Give your child the map and challenge them to hunt down the hidden object.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Letter X Reading Hunt<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Have your child pick a favorite book to read together or independently. As they read, search for words that use with the letter X and practice saying them together and talking about the words mean. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Tips for Teaching Letter X Words<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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  1. Save It for Later<\/strong>

    The letter X sound is tricky for young children to learn as it sounds like two sounds in one (like \/k\/ and \/s\/ combined into \/ks\/). Just as it comes towards the end of the alphabet, the letter X sound should be among the last sounds your child learns.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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    1. Practice, Practice, Practice <\/strong><\/strong>

      Because the letter X doesn’t appear commonly in words, it can take intentional practice for children to get the hang of it. Use the letter X word lists, showing how the X sound works when the letter X is used within a word, such as exit<\/em>, versus how it can sound when it starts a word, like xylophone<\/em>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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      1. Find the X<\/strong><\/strong>

        Use the letter X word lists above to challenge your child to find the letter X sound in each word. As you go through the lists, say each word and have your child point to the X in the word at the same time they produce the letter X sound when saying the word. <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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        Additional Resources<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

        ABCmouse has educational resources for children aged 2-8, as well as resources to help parents and teachers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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        Kindergarten Vocabulary Words<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

        Find vocabulary words for your kindergartener, plus learn how to use them and the benefits of knowing them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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        Free Reading Charts for Kids<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

        Get printable <\/strong>reading logs for every month and reading reward charts, create your own book recommendations, and find a variety of reading challenges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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        Letter Sound Activities for Young Kids<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

        Try these interactive and educational activities that can make learning letter sounds more fun and effective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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        Discover free printable word lists that start with and have the letter X for kids, along with activities, and teaching tips. From simple words like “box” and “fox” to advanced terms like “xylorimba” and “xystus,” this resource aids vocabulary building and sound recognition with printables and practical examples. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":12,"featured_media":23449,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[9],"tags":[15,16,14,31,12,39,21],"class_list":["post-23099","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-printables-and-worksheets","tag-1st-grade","tag-2nd-grade","tag-kindergarten","tag-letters","tag-pre-k","tag-printable","tag-reading"],"acf":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/23099","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/12"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=23099"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/23099\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/23449"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=23099"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=23099"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=23099"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}