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Letter G

Letter G for Kids

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

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5 words that start with G

  • goat
  • go
  • got
  • gum
  • gas

Did you know?

G makes two sounds: hard /g/ in 'goat' and soft /j/ in 'giraffe'. Teach the hard one first.

How to teach the letter G

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