"around" in a Sentence — Examples for K-8

Three example sentences for around, written at K-2, 3-5, and 6-8 reading levels.

What does "around" mean?

around is a preposition that means: going in a circle near something. Seeing it in real sentences helps kids learn how the word actually behaves in writing.

Grade K–2Easy sentence with around

"Walk around the chair."

Notice the short, simple structure — perfect for early readers learning to decode and understand new words.

Grade 3–5Upper-elementary sentence with around

"She raced around the track three times before stopping to catch her breath at the finish."

This sentence adds more context and detail — typical of chapter books at this grade level.

Grade 6–8Middle-school sentence with around

"Magellan's crew first sailed around the world in the early 1500s, a three-year journey that began with five ships and ended with one and just 18 men."

At this level, around takes on subtler shades of meaning depending on context — the kind of nuance middle-schoolers need for essay writing.

How to use these sentences in the classroom

Sentence imitation — Read the example aloud, then have students write their own sentence with the same structure but a different topic.

Vocabulary notebooks — Have students copy the grade-appropriate sentence into their vocabulary journal alongside the definition.

Reading comprehension — Ask students to identify why around is the right word for that sentence — what would change if you swapped it for a synonym?

FAQ — using "around" in sentences

How do I use around in a sentence for a 1st grader?

Try: "Walk around the chair." Keep it under 7 words and use sight-word vocabulary around it.

What's a more advanced sentence with around?

"Magellan's crew first sailed around the world in the early 1500s, a three-year journey that began with five ships and ended with one and just 18 men."

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