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Letter K

Letter K for Kids

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

Kk

5 words that start with K

  • kite
  • key
  • kid
  • king
  • kiss

Did you know?

K and C both make the /k/ sound. K is used before 'i' and 'e'; C before 'a', 'o', 'u'.

How to teach the letter K

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