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Letter I

Letter I for Kids

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

Ii

5 words that start with I

  • igloo
  • ill
  • in
  • is
  • it

Did you know?

I is the only single letter that's also a complete word.

How to teach the letter I

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