Letter H
Letter H for Kids
Sound /h/, as in hat. See 5 example words, a fun fact, and how to teach it in 5 minutes.
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5 words that start with H
- hat
- hot
- hop
- hen
- hug
Did you know?
H is silent in 'hour' and 'honest' — one of the trickiest rule-breakers.
How to teach the letter H
- Say the sound first. Not the name “h” — the sound /h/. Kids who learn the sound first read 6 months earlier on average.
- Trace it on the table. Use your finger to trace both the capital H and lowercase h while saying the sound 3 times each.
- Find H around you. Books, food labels, road signs. Aim for 3 spots before changing activities.
- Build a word. Pick one of the 5 example words above and tap it into Letter Trace or Flashcards.
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