ABC phonics: The Letter J for Kids

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In today’s lesson, we explored the letter J, the 10th letter of the alphabet, focusing on its appearance, sound, and writing techniques. We learned that J has both a capital and lowercase form, makes a “juh” sound, and is the beginning letter for words like “jaguar,” “juice,” and “joke.” The lesson emphasized the importance of recognizing, pronouncing, and writing the letter J to enhance our reading and writing skills.
  1. What sound does the letter J make?
  2. Can you name a word that starts with the letter J?
  3. How do you write a big J and a small j?

Learning About the Letter J

Today, we’re going to have fun learning about the letter J! The letter J is the 10th letter in the alphabet, and it comes after I and before K. Let’s explore how J looks, sounds, and how we can write it.

What Does J Look Like?

The letter J has two different forms: a big one and a small one.

  • Big J (Capital J): This is the bigger version of J. We use it at the start of sentences or names.
  • Small j (Lowercase j): This is the smaller version. It has a special dot on top, which makes it easy to spot!

How Does J Sound?

The letter J makes a “juh” sound, like in the word “jaguar.” It’s a fun sound that we hear in lots of words!

Words That Start with J

Here are some cool words that begin with the letter J:

  • Jaguar: A big, strong cat that lives in the jungle.
  • Juice: A yummy drink made from fruits or veggies.
  • Juggle: A fun trick where you keep things in the air by catching and throwing them.
  • Joke: A funny story or sentence that makes people laugh.

How to Write the Letter J

Let’s learn how to write J! It’s easy and fun.

Writing Big J

  1. Start at the top.
  2. Draw a straight line going down.
  3. Curve to the left at the bottom.

Writing Small j

  1. Start a little lower than Big J.
  2. Draw a straight line going down.
  3. Curve to the left at the bottom.
  4. Put a dot on top.

Let’s Remember

The letter J is special because of its sound and shape. Knowing how to see, say, and write J helps us read and write better. Next time, we’ll learn about the letter K. Keep practicing and have fun with letters!

  • Can you think of any other words that start with the letter J? What do those words mean, and have you ever seen or used them before?
  • Have you ever tried to juggle or heard a funny joke? Share your experience with juggling or tell us your favorite joke!
  • Can you find something around you that has the letter J in it? What is it, and how do you use it in your daily life?
  1. J Hunt: Go on a letter J hunt around your home or classroom. Look for objects that start with the letter J, like a jar or a jacket. Can you find at least three items? Draw a picture of each item you find and practice writing the word next to it.

  2. J Sound Game: Gather a few small objects or pictures of things that start with different letters. Mix them up in a bag. Take turns pulling an item from the bag and say if it starts with the “juh” sound. If it does, say the word and make the “juh” sound together. If it doesn’t, say the word and try to identify the starting sound.

  3. J Art: Use craft materials like colored paper, markers, or stickers to create a big and small letter J. Decorate your letters with things that start with J, like drawing a jaguar or sticking on pictures of juice boxes. Display your artwork to remind you of the letter J!

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