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Letter R

Letter R for Kids

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

Rr

5 words that start with R

  • rabbit
  • red
  • run
  • rat
  • rip

Did you know?

R is one of the hardest sounds for English-learning kids — many don't master it until age 5 or 6.

How to teach the letter R

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