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Letter F

Letter F for Kids

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

Ff

5 words that start with F

  • fish
  • fan
  • fun
  • fox
  • fat

Did you know?

F and PH both spell the /f/ sound — 'phone' vs 'fone'.

How to teach the letter F

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