Letter O Games for Kindergarteners

Looping the ‘O’

The letter ‘O’ can be simple and complex at the same time. To start with, there is probably no other letter that looks as simple as this one – it’s only a circle after all. More importantly, it’s the same shape in both upper and lower case. This should make it a dream letter, right? Bring in the sound of ‘O’, and there is a whole world of complexity thrown in.

Beginning the ‘O’ Journey

Your Kindergartener should be able to identify the letter ‘O’. You can practice letter recognition through simple activities that require sorting the letter from amongst other capital and lower-case letters. This will help clarify your kid’s understanding well.

It’s time to move on to sounds. The letter ‘O’ has a variety of sounds. Some sound like the letter ‘O’ itself – like the ‘o’ sound in ‘hope.’ This is the long sound that sounds a little like ‘oh.’ It is usually found when the word has a magic ‘e’ at the end. Another familiar sound is the short sound ‘o’, found in words like nor, spot, and mop. This is the perfect sound to introduce your kindergartner to at the beginning.

To avoid any confusion, let’s stick to the short ‘o’ sound at this stage. Do not venture out into other sounds until your child is completely comfortable with this one. You can build confidence and practice the ‘o’ sound using online games that make you pick the right sound, sort sounds, and associate letters and sounds. This ensures a more holistic understanding of phonic sounds.

You can now put the sound into relevance by getting your child to apply their learning to make simple two- and three-letter words that contain the ‘o’ sound. This will help them learn to read and spell two and three-letter words effortlessly.

Making Easy Transitions

To help make the journey from letters to words seamless, it is important to understand your kids and their learning styles. Use a mix of visual and auditory exercises, and mix up the process to avoid monotony. SplashLearn helps you make learning interactive and interesting every step of the way!

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