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Letter N

Letter N for Kids

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

Nn

5 words that start with N

  • nose
  • net
  • nap
  • nut
  • no

Did you know?

N is in the original s-a-t-p-i-n starter set because it builds 'an', 'in', 'on' instantly.

How to teach the letter N

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