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Check out our list of letter C words, letter C activities, and tips for teaching the letter C sound and words to your child. <\/h4>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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List of Letter C Words<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Letter C Words with Pictures<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Letter C Activities<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tips for Teaching Letter C Words<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Help your child expand their vocabulary and learn the letter C sound with these letter C words for preschoolers, kindergarteners, and elementary students<\/strong>. These lists of words include simple CVC words and more complex words for older children. Whether hearing the words read to them or reading the words themselves, children will have an opportunity to grow their vocabulary and understanding of the letter C sound.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Younger children will especially enjoy the letter C coloring sheet<\/strong> featuring images of the letter C and pictures of words that start with the letter C<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Pick and choose the words you feel are appropriate for your child, and remember that this list can be used to familiarize your child with the sound of the letter C, as a vocabulary list, or as a spelling list.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You\u2019ll also find a definition for each letter C word and the word used in a simple sentence<\/strong> to help your child better understand its meaning. You can further enhance learning with our printable list of letter C words, as well as a list of letter C activities<\/strong> to try and tips for teaching new letters and words to your child.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Lists of Letter C Words<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Select the words that you think are suitable for your child. Keep in mind that these lists of words can be used to help familiarize your child with the sound of the letter C, act as a list for vocabulary building, or be used for spelling practice. Younger children will likely need you to read the list to them. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u2610 cab<\/strong>: a car that you can hire to take you places. “We’ll take a cab <\/strong>to the airport.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 can<\/strong>: to be able to; or a container for holding things. “I can<\/strong> jump high.” \/ “She opens a can <\/strong>of soup.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 cap<\/strong>: a type of hat. “She wears her cap<\/strong> to the game.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 car<\/strong>: a vehicle with wheels used for transportation. “They drive a red car<\/strong>.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 cat<\/strong>: a small, furry animal that is often kept as a pet. “The cat<\/strong> sits on the mat.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 cod<\/strong>: a type of fish. “He caught a cod<\/strong> while fishing.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 cog<\/strong>: a wheel with teeth in machines. “The cog<\/strong> turns inside the clock.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 cop<\/strong>: a police officer. “The cop<\/strong> helps keep our streets safe.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 cot<\/strong>: a small, portable bed. “He naps on the cot<\/strong> in the afternoon.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 cow<\/strong>: a large farm animal that gives milk. “The cow<\/strong> grazes in the field.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 coy<\/strong>: pretending to be shy. “She gives a coy<\/strong> smile.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 cry<\/strong>: to shed tears. “Babies often cry<\/strong> when they are hungry.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 cup<\/strong>: a small container used for drinking. “He drinks milk from the cup<\/strong>.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 cut<\/strong>: to divide something with a sharp tool. “Mom will cut<\/strong> the cake.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u2610 calf<\/strong>: a young animal. Often refers to a domestic cow or bull in its first year. “The calf<\/strong> stays close to its mother in the field.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 call<\/strong>: to shout out or speak to someone in order to attract their attention. “He will call<\/strong> your name when it’s your turn.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 camp<\/strong>: a place with tents or cabins in the wilderness. “They go to summer camp<\/strong> every July.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 cane<\/strong>: a stick that people can lean on to help them walk. “Grandpa uses a cane<\/strong> to help him walk.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 cape<\/strong>: a sleeveless piece of clothing that covers the back, arms, and chest and fastens at the neck. “She wore a red cape<\/strong> for her superhero costume.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 card<\/strong>: a piece of thick, stiff paper that\u2019s often folded and has a message written on it. “He makes a birthday card<\/strong> for his friend.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 care<\/strong>: the act of looking out for someone or something\u2019s wellbeing. “She takes care<\/strong> of her plants.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 cart<\/strong>: a vehicle with either two or four wheels that is pushed by a person and used for transporting goods. “He pushes a cart<\/strong> at the grocery store.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 case<\/strong>: an example of something occurring; a box for holding something. “In case<\/strong> of rain, bring an umbrella.”\/ \u201cThe case<\/strong> held all of her loose papers.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 cast<\/strong>: to throw something forcefully in a specified direction. “He likes to cast<\/strong> stones into the pond.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 chat<\/strong>: an informal conversation. “Let\u2019s cha<\/strong>t with each other on the playground.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 chew<\/strong>: to use your teeth to break down food before swallowing it. “He chews<\/strong> his food carefully.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u2610 cage<\/strong>: a structure of bars or wires in which animals or birds are kept. “The parrot sings in its cage<\/strong>.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 cake<\/strong>: a sweet baked dessert. “We eat cake<\/strong> at birthday parties.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 candy<\/strong>: a sweet treat. “She loves eating candy<\/strong>.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 chalk<\/strong>: a type of soft white rock used for writing on blackboards or sidewalks. “She draws pictures with chalk<\/strong> on the sidewalk.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 clap<\/strong>: to hit your hands together to show enjoyment or approval. “We clap<\/strong> after the show.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 coat<\/strong>: a piece of clothing worn to keep warm. “He put his coat<\/strong> on over his sweater because it’s cold.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 cold<\/strong>: having a low temperature. “The snow feels cold<\/strong> on my hands.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 color<\/strong>: the appearance of objects caused by the way they reflect light. “The sky is a beautiful color<\/strong> at sunset.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 comb<\/strong>: a toothed device used for styling hair. “He uses a comb<\/strong> to tidy his hair.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 cone<\/strong>: a shape that tapers from a larger circle to a smaller point. “He licks his ice cream cone<\/strong>.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 corn<\/strong>: a vegetable with yellow or white kernels that are eaten. “We have corn<\/strong> on the cob for dinner.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 crab<\/strong>: a sea creature with a hard shell and claws. “The crab<\/strong> scuttles across the sand.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 crawl<\/strong>: to move on your hands and knees. “The baby learns to crawl<\/strong> before walking.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 cub<\/strong>: a baby bear. “The cub<\/strong> follows its mother.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u2610 cactus<\/strong>: a plant with spines instead of leaves that grows in hot, dry places. “The cactus<\/strong> survives in the desert.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 carousel<\/strong>: a merry-go-round, a rotating machine with seats for children to ride. “The children ride on the carousel<\/strong> at the park.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 cello<\/strong>: a large stringed instrument, held between the legs and played with a bow. “She learns to play the cello<\/strong> in music class.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 cent<\/strong>: a unit of money worth one-hundredth of a dollar. “He found one cent<\/strong> on the ground.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 cereal<\/strong>: a breakfast food made from roasted grains, typically eaten with milk. “He eats cereal<\/strong> every morning.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 champion<\/strong>: someone who has won a competition, especially in sports. “He is the champion<\/strong> of the spelling bee.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 chisel<\/strong>: a tool with a long metal blade that has a sharp edge for cutting wood, stone, or metal. “The sculptor uses a chisel<\/strong> to shape the marble.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 cinnamon<\/strong>: a spice made from the bark of a tree, used for flavoring food. “He sprinkles cinnamon<\/strong> on his oatmeal.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 circle<\/strong>: a round shape that has no corners or edges. “She draws a circle<\/strong> on the paper.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 comet<\/strong>: a small icy object in space that has a \u2018tail\u2019 of gas and dust particles. “We watched the comet<\/strong> streak across the night sky.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 crystal<\/strong>: a solid substance that is often clear with many different sides that look similar. “The crystal<\/strong> sparkles in the light.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 cucumber<\/strong>: a long, green vegetable (but technically is a fruit) that is eaten raw or pickled. “She dipped sliced cucumber<\/strong> into the sauce.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u2610 cabbage<\/strong>: a large, round vegetable with green or purple leaves. “He added chopped cabbage<\/strong> to the salad.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 calamari<\/strong>: a food that is made from squid and breaded and fried. “They order calamari<\/strong> as a starter.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 cannoli<\/strong>: an Italian pastry in the shape of a tube filled with sweet cream. “She enjoys a cannoli<\/strong> with her coffee.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 cappuccino<\/strong>: a coffee drink that is made with espresso and steamed milk foam. “He drinks a cappuccino<\/strong> in the morning.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 carrot<\/strong>: a long, orange vegetable that grows underground. “She snacks on a carrot<\/strong>.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 cheese<\/strong>: a food made from milk that can be firm or soft. “He added cheese<\/strong> to his sandwich.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 chicken<\/strong>: a domesticated bird that is often raised for its meat and eggs. \u201cThe chicken<\/strong> laid eggs in its nest.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 chili<\/strong>: a spicy dish made with beans and meat or vegetables. “He made chili<\/strong> for dinner.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 chips<\/strong>: thin slices of potato that are fried and eaten as a snack. “They ate chips<\/strong> while watching a movie.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 chocolate<\/strong>: a sweet, brown food made from cocoa beans. “She loves eating chocolate<\/strong>.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 coleslaw<\/strong>: a salad made from sliced cabbage, carrots, and other vegetables mixed with dressing. “I\u2019ll bring coleslaw<\/strong> to the picnic.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 crackers<\/strong>: thin, crisp biscuits often eaten with cheese or other toppings. “They share a plate of crackers<\/strong> and cheese.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 croissant<\/strong>: a buttery, flaky pastry that is often eaten for breakfast. “She buys a croissant<\/strong> from the bakery.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 couscous<\/strong>: a small North African pasta that is often the base of stews. “She made couscous<\/strong> as a side dish.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 custard<\/strong>: a sweet dessert made with milk, eggs, and sugar. “She serves custard<\/strong> for dessert.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u2610 camel<\/strong>: a large, desert-dwelling mammal known for its humps. “Camels<\/strong> can travel long distances without water.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 capybara<\/strong>: the largest rodent in the world, living in groups near water in South America. “The capybara<\/strong> swims well.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 cardinal<\/strong>: a bright red bird often seen in gardens and backyards. “The cardinal<\/strong> sings early in the morning.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 caterpillar<\/strong>: the larval stage of a butterfly or moth. “The caterpillar<\/strong> munches on leaves before it becomes a butterfly.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 cheetah<\/strong>: a large wild cat with a spotted coat, known for its incredible speed. “The cheetah<\/strong> runs faster than any other land animal.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 chimpanzee<\/strong>: a great ape with large ears, mainly living in the forests of central and West Africa. “The chimpanzee<\/strong> uses sticks to fish for termites.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 chinchilla<\/strong>: a small, furry rodent native to the Andes mountains, known for its soft, dense fur. “The chinchilla<\/strong> has incredibly soft fur.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 clam<\/strong>: a type of shellfish that lives buried in sand or mud. “The clam<\/strong> buries itself at the beach.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 cobra<\/strong>: a venomous snake known for spreading its neck ribs to form a “hood” when threatened. “The cobra<\/strong> hisses in defense.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 codfish<\/strong>: a popular saltwater fish, known for its white, flaky meat. “The codfish<\/strong> is caught for food.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 coral<\/strong>: marine invertebrates that often live in colonies and form reefs. “The coral<\/strong> reef is home to many ocean species.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 cougar<\/strong>: a large, solitary cat also known as a mountain lion, found in the Americas. “The cougar<\/strong> roams the mountain ranges.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 coyote<\/strong>: a wild dog that is native to North America. “The coyote<\/strong> howls under the moonlight.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 crane<\/strong>: a tall, long-legged and long-necked bird, usually found near water. “The crane<\/strong> gracefully wades through the marsh.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 crow<\/strong>: a large, intelligent black bird known for its loud, cawing voice. “The crow<\/strong> flies through the sky.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u2610 calculator<\/strong>: a small electronic device used to perform math calculations. “He used a calculator<\/strong> for his math homework.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n


\u2610 camera<\/strong>: a device for taking photographs or making films or videos. “He captures the moment with his camera<\/strong>.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n


\u2610 candle<\/strong>: a stick of wax with a wick in the middle that gives off light when burned. “She lights a candle<\/strong> to make the room cozy.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n


\u2610 carpet<\/strong>: a floor covering made from thick woven fabric, often covering the floor of an entire room. “The carpet<\/strong> is soft underfoot.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n


\u2610 chain<\/strong>: a series of linked metal rings used for fastening or securing something or for pulling loads. “He locked his bike with a chain<\/strong>.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n


\u2610 chair<\/strong>: a piece of furniture designed for sitting. “He pulls up a chair<\/strong> to sit down.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n


\u2610 clip<\/strong>: a small device used to hold things together. “She secures the papers with a clip<\/strong>.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n


\u2610 clock<\/strong>: a device used to tell time. “The clock<\/strong> hangs on the wall.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n


\u2610 coin<\/strong>: a small, flat, round piece of metal used as money. “She found a coin <\/strong>on the ground.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n


\u2610 compass<\/strong>: an instrument used for navigation and orientation that shows direction relative to north, south, east, and west. “She uses a compass<\/strong> to find her way in the forest.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n


\u2610 compass<\/strong> (mathematical): a tool used in mathematics for drawing circles or arcs. “She draws perfect circles with a compass<\/strong>.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n


\u2610 cork<\/strong>: made from the bark of a cork oak and used to seal glass bottles. “He used a cork <\/strong>to plug the opening of the bottle.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n


\u2610 crate<\/strong>: a rugged box or container, usually made of wood, used for shipping or storage. “They pack the fruits into a crate<\/strong>.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n


\u2610 curtain<\/strong>: a piece of cloth hung at a window, door, or stage to block light or hide something from view. “He draws the curtain<\/strong> to block the sunlight.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n


\u2610 cupboard<\/strong>: a piece of furniture with doors and shelves used for storing dishes, food, or clothes. “She stores her plates in the cupboard<\/strong>.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u2610 cafeteria<\/strong>: a place where you can buy and eat meals. “They meet in the cafeteria<\/strong> for lunch.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 capital<\/strong>: the city or town that functions as the seat of government and administrative center of a country or region. “Tokyo is the capital<\/strong> of Japan.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 castle<\/strong>: a large stone building typically of the medieval period, fortified against attack. “The old castle<\/strong> overlooks the valley.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 cathedral<\/strong>: a large, important church, often the seat of a bishop. “The cathedral<\/strong> stands tall in the city center.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 canyon<\/strong>: a deep gorge, typically one with a river flowing through it. “The canyon<\/strong> has stunning views.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 campground<\/strong>: an area where people can stay in tents or campers. “They stayed at a campground<\/strong> during their trip.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 cave<\/strong>: a large underground chamber, typically natural, in a hillside or cliff. “They explored the cave<\/strong> on their hike.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 cinema<\/strong>: a theater where movies are shown for public entertainment. “We watched the new movie at the cinema<\/strong>.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 city<\/strong>: a large town or a significant urban area. “She lives in a big city<\/strong>.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 clinic<\/strong>: a place where people receive medical treatment. “He went to the clinic<\/strong> for a check-up.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 coast<\/strong>: the strip of land near the sea. “The coast<\/strong> is beautiful at sunset.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 continent<\/strong>: large areas of land that form regions. \u201cEarth has seven continents<\/strong>.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 country<\/strong>: a nation with its own government, occupying a particular territory. “France is a country<\/strong> in Europe.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 courthouse<\/strong>: a building where legal cases are heard. “The trial takes place at the courthouse<\/strong>.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 crossroads<\/strong>: a point where two or more roads intersect. “She stands at the crossroads<\/strong>, deciding which way to go.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u2610 canopy<\/strong>: the upper layer of a forest formed by the tops of mature trees. “The rainforest canopy<\/strong> is rich with birds and insects.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 cascade<\/strong>: a small waterfall, typically one of several that fall in stages down a steep rocky slope. “The cascade<\/strong> of water flows into the river below.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 chrysalis<\/strong>: the pupal stage of butterflies. “The caterpillar forms a chrysalis<\/strong> before becoming a butterfly.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 cliff<\/strong>: a steep rock face, especially at the edge of the sea. “The cliff<\/strong> overlooks the ocean.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 climate<\/strong>: the weather conditions that are typical for an area. “The climate<\/strong> of the region is tropical.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 cloud<\/strong>: a visible mass of condensed water vapor floating in the atmosphere. “The cloud<\/strong> floats high in the sky.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 conifer<\/strong>: a tree that bears cones and evergreen needle-like leaves. “Pine trees are a type of conifer<\/strong>.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 constellation<\/strong>: a group of stars forming a recognizable pattern that has been named. “They spot the Orion constellation<\/strong> in the night sky.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 coral reef<\/strong>: an underwater ecosystem characterized by reef-building corals. “The coral reef<\/strong> is home to diverse marine life.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 crag<\/strong>: a steep or rugged cliff or rock face. “The mountain’s crag<\/strong> is challenging for climbers.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 creek<\/strong>: a small stream or minor tributary of a river. “They play by the creek<\/strong> near their house.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 cumulus<\/strong>: a type of cloud that is tall, fluffy, and white with flat bases. “The sky is filled with cumulus<\/strong> clouds today.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u2610 calm<\/strong>: not showing or feeling nervousness, anger, or other strong emotions. “The teacher remains calm<\/strong> during the chaos.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 careful:<\/strong> making sure of avoiding potential danger or harm. “She is careful<\/strong> when crossing the street.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 cheerful<\/strong>: noticeably happy and optimistic. “She greets everyone with a cheerful <\/strong>smile.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 competitive<\/strong>: having a strong desire to be more successful than others. “She is very competitive <\/strong>in sports.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 compassionate<\/strong>: feeling or showing sympathy and concern for others. “He is compassionate<\/strong> towards his friends.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 confident<\/strong>: feeling or showing confidence in oneself or one’s abilities. “She is confident<\/strong> in her decisions.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 considerate<\/strong>: thoughtfully taking into account the feelings or needs of others. “He is always considerate<\/strong> of his friends’ feelings.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 content<\/strong>: in a state of peaceful happiness. “He feels content<\/strong> with his life.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 courage<\/strong>: the ability to do something that feels scary. “It takes a lot of courage<\/strong> for some people to speak in front of others.\u201d  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 creative<\/strong>: using imagination or original ideas to create something. “The artist is very creative<\/strong>.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 curious<\/strong>: having a strong desire to know or learn something. “The child is curious<\/strong> about everything around her.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 cunning<\/strong>: the ability to achieve things by tricking others. “The fox is often portrayed as cunning<\/strong>.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u2610 calculate<\/strong>: to determine the amount of something mathematically. “She needs to calculate<\/strong> the total cost.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 capture<\/strong>: to gain or win something through force or with effort. “They\u2019ll win the game when they capture<\/strong> the other team\u2019s flag.\u201d  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 carry:<\/strong> to support and move someone or something from one place to another. “He has to carry<\/strong> his backpack to school.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 chase<\/strong>: to go after someone or something in order to catch it. “The dog loves to chase<\/strong> the ball.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 cheer:<\/strong> to shout for joy or in praise or encouragement. “Fans cheer<\/strong> loudly for their team.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 clean<\/strong>: to remove dirt, marks, or mess. “On Saturdays, we clean<\/strong> the house.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 climb<\/strong>: to move or go up something using one’s feet and hands. “She has to climb<\/strong> a ladder to reach the apples in the tree.\u201d  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 combine<\/strong>: to bring or join together one or more things to form a single unit. “We combine<\/strong> flour and water to make dough.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 compare<\/strong>: to estimate, measure, or note the similarity or differences. “They compare<\/strong> the size of their watermelons at the picnic.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 consider<\/strong>: to think carefully about something before making a decision. “He takes time to consider<\/strong> all the different flavors before picking one.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 console<\/strong>: to provide comfort to someone who is distressed or saddened. “She tried to console<\/strong> her friend after her team lost the game.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 cook<\/strong>: to prepare food by combining and heating the ingredients. “He helped his dad cook<\/strong> spaghetti.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 create<\/strong>: to bring something into existence. “She loves to create<\/strong> art with her paints.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Free Printable Letter C Words Lists<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Simply download and print our PDFs of the letter C word lists to review with your children. One list includes all of our letter C words and the other lists features our letter C words along with their definitions and the words used in a simple sentence. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Preschoolers and kindergarteners will appreciate having illustrations to look at while learning new letter C words. As you read the words aloud to them, draw their attention to the letter C sound as you pronounce the word. Point at the corresponding picture as you say the letter C word. You can choose from our printable letter C words with pictures to color or letter C words with illustrations. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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These free printable letter C worksheets<\/a> can help children learn to recognize the letter C, say its name and the sound it makes, and start learning how to write it, too.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Crafts are a fun and interactive way to help children learn the letter C. From painting C’s to turning the letter into a colorful caterpillar, our Letter C Crafts<\/a> spark creativity while reinforcing letter recognition and sound.
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Play Letter C Catch<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Play catch with your child and each time someone catches the ball, they need to say a word that starts with the letter C.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Letter C Building<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Write a few letter C words on scraps of paper and tape them to blocks or plastic cups. Work with your child to build a tower of letter C words, saying the words as you stack them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Gather up your child’s favorite art supplies and invite them to draw or paint things that start with the letter C. Depending on their age, work with them to identify and label each of their masterpieces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. The Two Sounds of Letter C<\/strong>

    The letter C makes two distinct sounds\u2013one is a soft C sound and the other is a hard C sound. Typically, when C comes before i, y, <\/em>or e<\/em>, it makes a soft C sound, like \/s\/ in city<\/em> and cycle<\/em>. When C comes before any other letter, it makes a hard sound, like \/k\/ in cake<\/em> and cone<\/em>. These worksheets on the hard and soft sounds of C and G <\/a> can help.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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    1. Connect Words and Sounds to Real Life<\/strong>

      When you notice a word from the list of letter C words or see the letter C while out and about, point it out to your child. Connecting new letters and words to real objects can help grow their understanding and help them make connections that aid in remembering the new letter or word.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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        Letter A-Z Words for Kids<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>:<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

        Discover all of our free printable A-Z word lists<\/a> to help young learners explore letters and their sounds and grow their vocabulary. Explore definitions, sentences, coloring pages, and fun educational resources for each letter.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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