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Letter X

Letter X for Kids

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

Xx

5 words that start with X

  • fox
  • box
  • six
  • wax
  • mix

Did you know?

X almost never starts a word — try to think of 5 words that begin with X.

How to teach the letter X

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