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Letter A

Letter A for Kids

Sound /a/, as in apple. See 5 example words, a fun fact, and how to teach it in 5 minutes.

Aa

5 words that start with A

  • ant
  • apple
  • at
  • and
  • add

Did you know?

A is the only vowel that can act like a short word on its own — 'a cat'.

How to teach the letter A

  1. Say the sound first. Not the name “a” — the sound /a/. Kids who learn the sound first read 6 months earlier on average.
  2. Trace it on the table. Use your finger to trace both the capital A and lowercase a while saying the sound 3 times each.
  3. Find A around you. Books, food labels, road signs. Aim for 3 spots before changing activities.
  4. Build a word. Pick one of the 5 example words above and tap it into Letter Trace or Flashcards.
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