Simple Sentences for Kids in English and Hindi with pictures
10 words · tap 🔊 to hear each one.
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Simple sentences for kids are the bridge between reading single words and reading a real book. On this page Golu shows one picture and one short line, such as "The cat is on the mat." The sentence is read aloud and each word lights up as it is spoken, so your child's eyes follow the voice from left to right. Any word can be tapped to hear it again. Then comes a small check: "Which picture shows the sentence?" Your child picks one of three pictures. This last step matters because reading is not only saying words; it is understanding them.
What your child practises
- Left to right. The moving highlight shows that English is read from left to right, one word at a time.
- Words and spaces. Each word is a separate button, so your child sees where one word ends and the next begins.
- Decoding and sight words. Sentences mix easy phonics words (cat, mat, sun, hot, dog, egg) with common sight words (the, is, a, can, I, see, has).
- Understanding. The picture question checks that the child knows what the sentence means. A child who reads "The bike has two wheels" should pick the bicycle, not the bus or the taxi.
- Meaning in Hindi. Under each English line the Hindi meaning is shown and, if Hindi is on, spoken: "बिल्ली चटाई पर है।"
How to use the sentence reader
- Golu says "Tap any word to hear it", then reads the sentence while the words light up one by one.
- Your child can tap 🔊 to hear the whole sentence again, or tap a single word, like "mat", to hear only that word.
- Encourage your child to read it with you, pointing to each word.
- Tap ▶. The picture is hidden and the question appears: "Which picture shows the sentence?" with three pictures.
- A right choice gets praise and the sentence once more. A wrong choice gets a gentle "try again", then a glow on the right picture, then a pointing hand. Nobody fails.
- After a few sentences, Golu drops a marble into the Goli Jar.
The sentences in this game
There are ten short sentences, each with a clear picture and two other pictures that look possible:
| Sentence | Hindi meaning | What to notice |
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| The cat is on the mat. | बिल्ली चटाई पर है। | cat and mat rhyme |
| The sun is hot. | सूरज गरम है। | three CVC words |
| The bike has two wheels. | साइकिल के दो पहिए हैं। | a number word |
| A fish can swim. | मछली तैर सकती है। | "can" + action |
| The frog can jump. | मेंढक कूद सकता है। | "can" + action |
| I see a big elephant. | मुझे एक बड़ा हाथी दिखता है। | a describing word |
| The kite is up in the sky. | पतंग आसमान में ऊपर है। | position words |
| The egg is in the nest. | अंडा घोंसले में है। | position word "in" |
| It is going to rain. | बारिश होने वाली है। | a longer line |
| The dog has a bone. | कुत्ते के पास एक हड्डी है। | "has" |
This chart prints cleanly from your browser if you want a reading sheet for the fridge.
How to teach reading sentences at home
Point and read
Your finger under each word is the best reading tool there is. Read the sentence once while pointing, then let your child point while you read, then let them try alone. This "I do, we do, you do" pattern works for most children aged five to six.
Sound out, then read smoothly
For words like cat or mat, sound them out: c-a-t. For sight words like the or is, just say them; they do not follow the rules and are learned by sight. The three letter words page is useful practice for sounding out.
Make it true at home
Write sentences that are true in your house: "The cup is on the table." "Mama has a bag." Put the paper next to the thing. Children love reading sentences about their own world.
Ask one question
After reading, ask one simple question: "Where is the cat?" "How many wheels does the bike have?" This builds reading comprehension without turning it into a test.
When your child is ready for more, move on to short picture stories. The moral stories page reads along in the same way, with the words lighting up.
Simple sentences by age and class
| Stage | What reading looks like |
|---|---|
| 4-5 (LKG) | Listens and points to words; reads "a", "I", "the" |
| 5-6 (UKG) | Reads 3-5 word sentences with CVC and sight words, with help |
| 6-7 (class 1) | Reads simple sentences alone; answers a question about them |
If your child is not ready to read yet, that is fine. Let them listen, tap words and choose the picture. Listening to sentences while seeing the words is good early reading practice in itself.
Keep reading gentle
Children learn to read at different speeds, and the range between five and seven is wide. Avoid comparing with siblings or classmates. Praise effort and strategies: "You sounded out mat!" If your child guesses wildly, slow down and read together. If they become upset, stop and read a picture book to them instead; enjoying stories is the most important reading habit.
For children with speech delay, pointing to words and choosing the right picture shows real understanding, even without speaking. For bilingual children, the Hindi meaning line helps connect the new English words to words they already know. If you have concerns about your child's speech or understanding, talk to your paediatrician.
Screen time works best in short, shared sessions: read a sentence or two together here, then read a real book. Children under two learn best from your voice and real books.
