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The letter R is a special letter in the alphabet. It comes after Q and before S. Learning about the letter R helps us read and write words!
The letter R has two forms: big R and little r.
– **Big R (Capital R)**: It has a tall line that goes down, a round loop on the right, and a slanted line going down.
– **Little r (Lowercase r)**: It has a straight line down and a small bump on the right.
The letter R makes a sound like “rrrr,” which is a bit like a growl. You can hear it in words like:
– **Rabbit**
– **Raccoon**
– **River**
These words start with the R sound!
Let’s practice writing R!
1. Draw a tall line going down.
2. Start at the top and make a round loop to the right.
3. Draw a slanted line going down from the middle of the loop.
1. Draw a straight line down.
2. Make a small bump to the right at the top.
Try these steps to write R!
Here are some fun words that begin with R:
– **Rose**
– **Rain**
– **Rainbow**
These words help us learn new things and have fun with language!
The letter R helps us make lots of words and sounds. By learning R, we get better at reading and writing. Next, we’ll learn about the letter S and keep exploring the alphabet!