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Letter O

Letter O for Kids

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

Oo

5 words that start with O

  • octopus
  • on
  • off
  • ox
  • odd

Did you know?

O can be a long /ō/ in 'go' or short /o/ in 'hot'.

How to teach the letter O

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