Objects Starting With J In Your Home & Classroom
Whether you’re looking for inspiration for a scavenger hunt, playing a word game, or simply curious. We have written a categorized list of objects starting with J. This is followed by a section on children’s characters starting with J. This is a tricky letter to find objects for but I have tried to avoid too obscure items.
You may also like our items beginning with B, objects starting with M and C start words.

Things That Start with J
Kitchen and Dining:
- Jar
- Juicer
- Jug
- Julienne peeler
- Jam jar
- Jellyroll pan
- Jigger
Furniture and Decor:
- Jacket stand
- Jewelry box
- Jute rug
- Japanese screen
- Jacquard throw
Clothing and Accessories Starting with J:
- Jacket
- Jeans
- Jumper
- Jewelry
- Jockstrap (maybe avoid this for lessons)
- Jazz shoes
- Jodhpurs
Sports and Leisure:
- Jump rope
- Javelin
- Jigsaw puzzle
- Juggling balls
- Jogging shoes
- Jet ski
Stationery and Office Supplies Starting with J:
- Journal
- Jumbo pencil
- Jotter
- Janitor’s key
- Jumbo paperclip

J Word Electronics and Technology:
- Joystick
- Jukebox
- Jack (audio)
- Jumper cables
Garden and Outdoor Objects Starting With J:
- Jungle gym
- Japanese maple
- Jasmine plant
- Jockey statue
Miscellaneous Objects Starting With J:
- Jade figurine
- Jingle bells
- Jeep (toy)
- Jellybean jar
- Jigsaw (tool)
- Jalapeno pepper
- Jute twine
Children’s Characters Starting with J:
Books:
- Jack (Jack and the Beanstalk)
- James (James and the Giant Peach)
- Junie B. Jones
- Judy Moody
- Jemima Puddle-Duck (Beatrix Potter)
TV Shows:
- Jake the Dog (Adventure Time)
- Jimmy Neutron
- Johnny Bravo
- Jackie Chan (Jackie Chan Adventures)
- JoJo Siwa (JoJo’s Juice)

Movies:
- Joy (Inside Out)
- Jack Frost (Rise of the Guardians)
- Jack Skellington (The Nightmare Before Christmas)
- Jasmine (Aladdin)
- Judy Hopps (Zootopia)
Video Games:
- Jigglypuff (Pokémon)
- Jumpman (early Mario)
- Jak (Jak and Daxter series)
Comics and Cartoons:
- Jimmy Olsen (Superman comics)
- Johnny Test
This list provides a wide range of objects and characters starting with J, covering various categories and media types. The children’s characters section includes popular figures from different forms of entertainment that children might recognize and enjoy.
J Word Scavenger Hunt
- Prepare picture cards: For items that might not be readily available, create picture cards for children to find and identify.
- Set boundaries: Clearly define the areas where children can search, ensuring their safety.
- Work in pairs: Encourage teamwork by pairing children up for the hunt.
- Use a checklist: Provide a simple pictorial checklist for children to mark off items as they find them.
- Offer hints: Be ready to give clues if children struggle to find certain items.
- Discuss findings: After the hunt, gather the class to talk about the items they found and reinforce the J sound.
Objects Beginning with J Extension Activities:
- J word sorting: Have children sort the found items into categories (e.g., animals, food, objects).
- J word art: Ask children to draw pictures of their favorite J words from the hunt.
- J word story: Create a simple story using some of the J words found during the scavenger hunt.
- J sound practice: Use the found items to practice pronouncing the J sound at the beginning of words.
Things that start with J word scavenger hunt not only helps kindergarteners learn new vocabulary but also improves their observational skills, promotes physical activity, and encourages teamwork. It’s an engaging way to make learning the letter J fun and memorable for young children.
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