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Letter Z

Letter Z for Kids

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

Zz

5 words that start with Z

  • zebra
  • zip
  • zoo
  • zap
  • buzz

Did you know?

Z is the rarest letter in English. The whole letter Z sounds like a buzzing bee.

How to teach the letter Z

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