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Letter P

Letter P for Kids

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

Pp

5 words that start with P

  • pig
  • pat
  • pen
  • pin
  • pop

Did you know?

P is silent in 'psychology' and 'pneumonia' — Greek origin words.

How to teach the letter P

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