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Letter L

Letter L for Kids

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

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5 words that start with L

  • lion
  • leg
  • log
  • lap
  • lid

Did you know?

L is the 11th letter and shows up in about 4% of all letters.

How to teach the letter L

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