ABC phonics: The Letter W for Kids

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In today’s lesson, we explored the letter W, learning its sound, how to write both uppercase and lowercase forms, and discovering various words that start with it, such as “whisper” and “walrus.” Understanding the letter W enhances our reading and writing skills, making it an exciting part of the alphabet. Next, we’ll continue our journey by learning about the letter X!
  1. What sound does the letter W make, like in the word “whisper”?
  2. Can you think of a word that starts with the letter W?
  3. How do you write a big W and a small w?

Learning About the Letter W

Today, we’re going to have fun learning about the letter W! It’s a special letter in the alphabet that comes after V and before X. Let’s discover how it sounds and how we can write it.

The Sound of W

The letter W makes a “w” sound, like in the word “whisper.” Imagine whispering secrets to a friend or talking quietly to a wolf in the winter. Knowing this sound helps us say words correctly!

Words That Start with W

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

  • Whisper
  • Worm
  • Window
  • Walrus

Isn’t it fun to see how many different words start with W?

Writing the Letter W

Uppercase W

Let’s learn how to write the big W:

  1. Start at the top.
  2. Draw a line slanting down to the bottom left.
  3. Go back up to the top.
  4. Draw another line slanting down to the bottom right.
  5. Repeat the slanting to make two points at the bottom and one point at the top.

Think of it like drawing two V’s next to each other!

Lowercase w

Now, let’s write the small w:

  1. Start in the middle of the space.
  2. Draw a line slanting down to the bottom left.
  3. Go back to the middle.
  4. Draw another line slanting down to the bottom right.
  5. Repeat the slanting to finish the letter.

The small w looks like the big W but is smaller and rounder.

Conclusion

The letter W is a wonderful part of the alphabet! It helps us make lots of words and sounds. By practicing its sound and writing it, we get better at reading and writing. Next time, we’ll learn about the letter X. Keep having fun with letters!

  • Can you think of any other words that start with the letter W? Maybe you can find some in your house or outside!
  • What is your favorite word that begins with W, and why do you like it? Can you draw a picture of it?
  • Have you ever whispered a secret to someone? How did it feel, and why do you think we sometimes whisper?
  1. W Sound Hunt: Go on a sound hunt around your home or classroom! Find objects that start with the “w” sound. Can you find a window, a watch, or maybe even a woolly hat? Make a list of all the “w” words you discover and share them with your friends or family.

  2. W Art Project: Create a collage using pictures from magazines or drawings of things that start with the letter W. You can include items like whales, wagons, or watermelons. Glue them onto a big piece of paper in the shape of a giant W. Display your artwork to show off all the wonderful W words you found!

  3. Writing Practice with Water: Fill a small container with water and use a paintbrush to practice writing the letter W on the sidewalk or a chalkboard. Watch as the water dries and disappears, then try writing it again! This fun activity helps you practice the shape of W while enjoying the outdoors.

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