ABC phonics: The Letter R for Kids

Let’s Learn About the Letter R!

Meet the Letter R

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!

What Does the Letter R Look Like?

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.

What Sound Does R Make?

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!

How to Write the Letter R

Let’s practice writing R!

Writing Big 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.

Writing Little r

1. Draw a straight line down.
2. Make a small bump to the right at the top.

Try these steps to write R!

Words That Start with 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!

Why R is Important

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!