Single letter
The "f" sound — /f/
As in fan. Tap play to hear the sound, see the mouth shape, and learn 5 words to practice.
Mouth shape
Top teeth on bottom lip, blow
Gesture
Let a balloon deflate slowly and say ffffff
Example words
- fan
- fun
- fat
- fit
- fog
How to teach the “f” sound
- Hear it first. Tap Play three times. Have your child watch your mouth while you copy the sound — no letter name yet, just the pure sound /f/.
- Do the gesture. Let a balloon deflate slowly and say ffffff— kids remember sounds 2× faster when there’s a physical action attached.
- Find it in words. Read the 5 example words aloud slowly, stretching the /f/ sound: “f–a–n”.
- Spot it around the house. “Can you find something that starts with /f/?” Aim for 3 wins in a row before stopping.
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