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Letter C

Letter C for Kids

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

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5 words that start with C

  • cat
  • cup
  • cap
  • car
  • can

Did you know?

C makes two sounds: hard /k/ in 'cat' and soft /s/ in 'city'. Teach the hard sound first.

How to teach the letter C

  1. Say the sound first. Not the name “c” — the sound /k/. 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 C and lowercase c while saying the sound 3 times each.
  3. Find C 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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