The letter O is a special letter called a vowel. Vowels are important because they help us make different sounds in words. The letter O can make two main sounds: a short sound and a long sound.
When O makes a short sound, it sounds like “ah,” just like in the word “octopus.” An octopus is a sea creature with eight arms that lives in the ocean.
When O makes a long sound, it sounds like “O,” just like in the word “ocean.” The ocean is a big body of saltwater where many sea creatures, like octopuses, swim.
So, remember, the letter O can sound like “ah” or “O,” and it helps us say words like “octopus” and “ocean.” Isn’t that fun? Now, you know a little more about the letter O!
Sound Hunt: Go on a sound hunt around your home or classroom. Look for objects or pictures of things that have the short O sound, like “pot” or “sock,” and the long O sound, like “rope” or “soap.” Make a list of what you find and share it with a friend or family member. Can you find at least three items for each sound?
O Sound Sorting Game: Create two boxes or baskets. Label one “Short O” and the other “Long O.” Gather small objects or draw pictures that start with the letter O or have the O sound in them. Sort them into the correct box based on whether they have a short O sound or a long O sound. Discuss with a partner why each item belongs in its box.
Story Time with O: Write a short story or draw a comic strip using words that have the letter O. Try to use both the short O and long O sounds in your story. For example, you might write about an octopus who loves to explore the ocean. Share your story with the class and see how many O sounds you can spot together!
