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Letter W

Letter W for Kids

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

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5 words that start with W

  • watermelon
  • we
  • win
  • wet
  • wig

Did you know?

W literally stands for 'double U' — it used to be written as two Vs side by side.

How to teach the letter W

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