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Letter S

Letter S for Kids

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

Ss

5 words that start with S

  • sun
  • sat
  • sit
  • sip
  • sad

Did you know?

S is the first letter taught in synthetic phonics because it stretches easily: ssssssun.

How to teach the letter S

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