ABC phonics: The Letter O for Kids

Learning About the Letter O

Let’s have fun learning about the letter “O”! It’s a special letter in the alphabet, and we’re going to explore its sounds, how to write it, and some cool words that start with “O”.

Where is O in the Alphabet?

The letter “O” is the fifteenth letter in the alphabet. It comes right after “N” and before “P”. Knowing where letters are in the alphabet helps us become better readers!

Sounds of the Letter O

The letter “O” can make different sounds. Let’s learn about them:

• Short O Sound: This sounds like “ah,” just like in the word “otter”.
• Long O Sound: This sounds like “oh,” just like in the word “old”.

Examples of O Sounds

Here are some examples of words with the short and long “O” sounds:

• Short O: Otter, Omelet, Octopus
• Long O: Old, Over, Open

Writing the Letter O

Drawing a Capital O

Let’s draw a big capital “O” together:

1. Start at the top.
2. Circle around to the left to make a round shape.
3. It should look like a big, fat balloon!

Drawing a Lowercase o

Now, let’s draw a small lowercase “o”:

1. Start a little lower than where you started the capital “O”.
2. Circle around to the left, keeping it round.
3. It will look like a smaller version of the capital “O”.

The Importance of Vowels

The letter “O” is a vowel. Vowels are super important because they help us make words. The other vowels are A, E, I, and U. Together, they help us read and write!

Words That Start with O

Here are some words that start with “O”. Can you hear the short and long sounds?

• Short O: Ostrich, Octagon, Opposite
• Long O: Oklahoma, Open, Over

Conclusion

Learning about the letter “O” is exciting! By knowing its sounds, how to write it, and words that start with it, we’re getting better at reading and writing. Keep practicing, and soon you’ll be a reading superstar!