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Our list of letter L words comes with letter L activities, and tips for teaching the letter L sound and words to your child.<\/h4>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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List of Letter L Words<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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This comprehensive list of letter L words is designed to help preschool, kindergarten, and elementary students<\/strong> get familiar with the letter L sound and grow their vocabulary with a list of letter L words. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Young learners may need adults to read unknown words aloud, helping them hear the beginning letter L sound<\/strong>. Simply print out our list of letter L words to work on with your child, along with our letter L pictures<\/strong> to help your child gain an understanding of what these new words mean. You’ll find simple words<\/strong>, such as lot<\/em> and lane<\/em>, as well as more challenging words<\/strong>, like licorice<\/em> and lagoon<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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 L, as a vocabulary list, or as a spelling list.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We\u2019ve also included a definition of each word and used it in a short sentence<\/strong>, which can further aid your child in learning each word’s meaning. We\u2019re also sharing letter L activities<\/strong> for children to help enhance their learning, as well as tips for parents<\/strong> on how to teach letter L words to their children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Lists of Letter L 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 L, 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 lab<\/strong>: a place for scientific experiments and research. “They visited the science lab<\/strong> at school.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 lad<\/strong>: a young boy or man. “The young lad<\/strong> helped his grandmother.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 lag<\/strong>: to fall behind. “The tired puppy began to lag<\/strong> behind the other dogs on the walk.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 lap<\/strong>: the flat area between the waist and knees of a seated person. “The cat curled up in her lap<\/strong>.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 led<\/strong>: past tense of lead, to go in front or to guide. “He led<\/strong> the students down the hall.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 leg<\/strong>: a limb on which an animal or person walks and stands. “She broke her leg<\/strong> during the game.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 let<\/strong>: to allow or permit. “Let<\/strong> me try to solve the puzzle.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 lid<\/strong>: a cover for a container. “He lifted the lid<\/strong> of the pot to check the soup.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 lip<\/strong>: the edge of the mouth in humans and other animals. “She applied lipstick to her lips<\/strong>.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 lit<\/strong>: past tense of light, to make something start burning. “He lit <\/strong>the candle in the dark room.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 log<\/strong>: part of the trunk or branch of a tree that has fallen or been cut off. “They sat on a log<\/strong> by the fire.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 lop<\/strong>: to quickly cut off part of something. “She had to lop<\/strong> the dead branches off the tree.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 lot<\/strong>: a large amount of things or people. “They bought a lot<\/strong> of groceries for the week.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 low<\/strong>: not high or tall. “The frisbee flew low<\/strong> to the ground.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 lug<\/strong>: to carry or drag something heavy with great effort. “She had to lug<\/strong> her suitcase up the stairs.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u2610 lane<\/strong>: a narrow road or path. “They walked down the lane<\/strong> to get to the house.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 last<\/strong>: to continue for a specified period of time. “The battery will last<\/strong> for hours.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 late<\/strong>: doing something after the expected time. “He arrived late<\/strong> to the party.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 lawn<\/strong>: a field of cultivated and mowed grass. “They played tag on the lawn<\/strong>.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 lead<\/strong>: to guide or direct in a course. “She will lead<\/strong> the meeting today.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 leak<\/strong>: to accidentally let a substance flow from a container. “The bottle had a leak<\/strong>, and water dripped out.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 lean<\/strong>: to incline or bend from a vertical position. “He had to lean<\/strong> against the wall for support.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 leap<\/strong>: to jump or spring a long way. “The frog can leap<\/strong> across the pond.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 leave<\/strong>: to go away from a place. “It\u2019s time to leave<\/strong> the pool.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 less<\/strong>: a smaller amount of something. “We need to spend less<\/strong> money.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 lick<\/strong>: to pass the tongue over something, usually to taste or moisten it. “Hurry and lick<\/strong> the melting ice cream from your cone!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 life<\/strong>: the existence of something living. “He celebrated every moment of his life<\/strong>.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 lift<\/strong>: to move to a higher position. “She helped lift<\/strong> the box onto the shelf.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 like<\/strong>: to find something enjoyable or agreeable. “She likes<\/strong> chicken and rice.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 little<\/strong>: small in size, amount, or degree. “There is little<\/strong> milk left.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 live<\/strong>: to remain alive, or to make one\u2019s home in a certain place. “They live<\/strong> in a small town.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u2610 label<\/strong>: a small piece of material attached to an object that gives information about it. \u201cRead the label<\/strong> on the jar to find its ingredients.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 labor<\/strong>: to work hard; make great effort. “They labored<\/strong> from dawn to dusk.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 lack<\/strong>: to be without or deficient in. “He lacks<\/strong> confidence.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 link<\/strong>: a connection between things. “Let\u2019s link<\/strong> the chains together.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 list<\/strong>: a series of names or other items written or printed together. “She made a list<\/strong> of her favorite books.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 loft<\/strong>: a room directly under the roof of a house that\u2019s often not enclosed. “They converted the loft<\/strong> into a bedroom.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 long<\/strong>: measuring a great distance from end to end. “She drew a long<\/strong> line in the sand.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 look<\/strong>: to direct your eyes in order to see. “Look<\/strong> at the beautiful sunset!”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 loud<\/strong>: producing a lot of noise. “The music was too loud<\/strong> at the concert.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 love<\/strong>: a great interest in something or a deep affection for someone. “He has a love <\/strong>for music.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 lungs<\/strong>: the organs within the rib cage used for breathing air. “Her lungs<\/strong> felt tired after so much running.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 lush<\/strong>: growing in abundance. “The garden is lush<\/strong> with flowers and greenery.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 lute<\/strong>: a stringed instrument with a large pear-shaped body with a neck and a fretted fingerboard. “He learned to play the lute<\/strong> in music class.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 lying<\/strong>: to be in a horizontal or resting position on a supporting surface. “The books are lying<\/strong> on the table.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 lyre<\/strong>: an ancient stringed instrument that resembles a small harp. “The ancient Greeks played the lyre<\/strong>.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 lyric<\/strong>: the words of a song. “She wrote the lyrics<\/strong> to the song.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u2610 laser<\/strong>: a device that generates an intense beam of light. “They used a laser <\/strong>to cut the material.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 layer<\/strong>: a sheet, quantity, or thickness of material. “She added another layer <\/strong>of blankets to her bed to stay warm.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 legal<\/strong>: permitted by law. “In some states, it\u2019s not legal<\/strong> to ride bikes on the sidewalk.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 library<\/strong>: a building or room containing collections of books for people to borrow and read. “She spends a lot of time at the library<\/strong>.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 license<\/strong>: a permit from an authority to own something or do a particular thing. “He just got his driver\u2019s license<\/strong>.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 limbo<\/strong>: an uncertain period while waiting for a decision. “The project is in limbo<\/strong> until the company decides what to do.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 limerick<\/strong>: a humorous five-line poem with a set rhythm and rhyme scheme. “He wrote a limerick<\/strong> for the school contest.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 limit<\/strong>: a boundary for something that should not be passed. “There is a speed limit<\/strong> on this road.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 limp<\/strong>: to walk with difficulty, typically because of an injury. “He began to limp<\/strong> after twisting his ankle.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 lunar<\/strong>: relating to the moon. “They studied lunar<\/strong> phases in science class.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u2610 lasagna<\/strong>: a dish made of stacked layers of pasta, sauce, and other ingredients such as meat, vegetables, and cheese. “Lasagna<\/strong> is a favorite at family gatherings.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 leek<\/strong>: a vegetable that belongs to the onion family. “She added chopped leek<\/strong> to the soup for extra flavor.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 legume<\/strong>: a plant in the pea family that produces pods with seeds that are used as food. “Beans and peas are types of legumes<\/strong>.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 lemon<\/strong>: a bright yellow, sour citrus fruit. “She squeezed a lemon<\/strong> to make lemonade.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 lemonade<\/strong>: a drink made from lemon juice, water, and sugar. “They sold fresh lemonade<\/strong> at the stand.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 lentil<\/strong>: a small, round, edible seed that comes in many colors and is used in various dishes around the world. “Lentil<\/strong> soup is both nutritious and filling.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 lettuce<\/strong>: a leafy green vegetable, commonly used in salads and sandwiches. “He washed the lettuce<\/strong> for the salad.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 licorice<\/strong>: a sweet, chewy, aromatic black or red candy. “Licorice<\/strong> is a popular type of candy.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 lime<\/strong>: a green, round citrus fruit. “He added a slice of lime<\/strong> to his water.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 linguine<\/strong>: a type of pasta that is long and flat. “She cooked linguine<\/strong> with clam sauce.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 loaf<\/strong>: bread that is shaped and baked in one piece and can be sliced. “She baked a fresh loaf<\/strong> of bread this morning.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 lollipop<\/strong>: a sweet candy that is attached to the end of a plastic stick. “The child enjoyed a cherry lollipop<\/strong>.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 liver<\/strong>: a large organ in the body that cleans the blood and helps with digestion. “My doctor said the liver<\/strong> is like a cleaning machine for the body.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 lychee<\/strong>: a small round fruit with pink bumpy skin and sweet white flesh. “Lychee<\/strong> is often used in tropical fruit salads.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u2610 ladybug<\/strong>: a small beetle with a distinctive red and black spotted shell. “A ladybug<\/strong> landed on her hand.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 lamb<\/strong>: a young sheep often found on farms. “The lamb <\/strong>walked down the lane to the meadow.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 lamprey<\/strong>: a jawless fish with a funnel-like sucking mouth, which it uses to attach itself to other fish. “The lamprey<\/strong> looks a bit like an eel.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 langur<\/strong>: a type of leaf-eating monkey native to Asia, with a slender body and long tail. “Langurs<\/strong> are often seen in the treetops.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 lark<\/strong>: a small bird known for its lovely singing. “The lark <\/strong>sang at dawn.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 lemming<\/strong>: a small rodent typically found near the Arctic. “Lemmings<\/strong> are known to follow each other.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 lemur<\/strong>: a small primate with large eyes and a long tail, native to Madagascar. “Lemurs<\/strong> are known for their playful nature.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 leopard<\/strong>: a wild cat with a yellowish-brown coat and black spots, known for its strength and stealth. “The leopard<\/strong> is excellent at climbing trees.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 lion<\/strong>: a large wild cat with a mane that lives in Africa and parts of Asia. “The lion <\/strong>roared loudly in the safari park.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 lizard<\/strong>: a reptile with a long body and tail, moving with a crawling or scampering motion. “The lizard<\/strong> basked in the sun on a rock.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 llama<\/strong>: a South American mammal with a long neck and long dense hair, often used to help carry things. “The llama<\/strong> carried supplies for the campers on its back during the hike.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 lobster<\/strong>: a large marine crustacean with a strong body and claws, highly prized as seafood. “They caught a lobster<\/strong> during their fishing trip.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 locust<\/strong>: a type of grasshopper that forms large swarms and can travel great distances. “A swarm of locusts<\/strong> can destroy crops quickly.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 loon<\/strong>: a water bird famous for its unique sound and striking red eyes. “The sound of the loon<\/strong> on the lake delighted everyone.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 lynx<\/strong>: a wild cat characterized by its short tail, long whiskers, and tufts of black hair on the tips of its ears. “A lynx<\/strong> was spotted in the forest.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u2610 ladder<\/strong>: a piece of equipment consisting of a series of bars or steps between two upright lengths of wood, metal, or rope, used for climbing up or down something. “He climbed the ladder<\/strong> to reach the roof.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 lamp<\/strong>: a device that generates light. “She turned on the lamp<\/strong> to read her book.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 lantern<\/strong>: a portable lamp with a glass or plastic case protecting the flame or electric bulb. “The lantern<\/strong> helped light up the campsite.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 latch<\/strong>: a type of fastener that is used to hold something closed. “She secured the gate with a latch<\/strong>.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 lens<\/strong>: a piece of glass or plastic with curved sides for concentrating or dispersing light rays. “He cleaned the lens<\/strong> of his camera before taking photos.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 light<\/strong>: something that illuminates an area. “Turn on the light<\/strong> so we can see.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 locket<\/strong>: a small ornamental case, typically worn on a necklace, that holds a photograph or other keepsake. “She kept a photo of her grandmother in a locket<\/strong>.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 luggage<\/strong>: suitcases or other bags used to pack personal belongings for traveling. “They packed their luggage<\/strong> the night before their trip.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u2610 landfill<\/strong>: where garbage is buried in the ground. \u201cRecycling more can reduce the size of landfills<\/strong>.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 Las Vegas<\/strong>: a large city in Nevada known for its entertainment. \u201cThe city of Las Vegas<\/strong> is filled with bright and colorful lights and signs.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 Latvia<\/strong>: a country in Northern Europe. \u201cLatvia<\/strong> has a long coast and many beaches.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 Lebanon<\/strong>: a country in the Middle East next to the Mediterranean Sea. \u201cLebanon<\/strong> is one of the most densely populated countries in the Mediterranean area.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 lighthouse<\/strong>: a tower with a powerful light that is built near the shore to guide sailors at night. \u201cWe saw an old lighthouse<\/strong> on an island in the lake.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 Liverpool<\/strong>: a city in northwestern England.\u201dLiverpool<\/strong> was known for shipping goods around the world by boat.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 lodge<\/strong>: a small, often rustic, home or cabin. \u201cThe simple lodge<\/strong> in the woods had a cozy fireplace.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 London<\/strong>: the capital of the United Kingdom. \u201cLondon<\/strong> is among the oldest big cities in the world.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 Los Angeles<\/strong>: a large city in southern California on the Pacific Ocean. \u201cMany movies and television shows are made in Los Angeles<\/strong>.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u2610 lagoon<\/strong>: a shallow body of water separated from a larger sea by barrier islands or reefs. “They explored the lagoon<\/strong> by kayak.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 lake<\/strong>: a large body of water surrounded by land. “They went swimming in the lake<\/strong>.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 land<\/strong>: the solid part of the Earth’s surface. “They bought a piece of land<\/strong> to build their house.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 landscape<\/strong>: the visible features of a section of land. “The landscape<\/strong> had a lot of flowers and trees.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 lava<\/strong>: molten rock that shoots from a volcano during an eruption. “The lava <\/strong>cooled to form new rock formations.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 leaf:<\/strong> the green part of a plant that grows from the stem or branches. “The leaf<\/strong> fell from the tree in autumn.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 lightning<\/strong>: a giant spark of electricity between the clouds, air, or ground during a thunderstorm. “The lightning<\/strong> lit up the entire sky.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 lily:<\/strong> a type of flowering plant with large, prominent flowers. “The pond was full of water lilies<\/strong>.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 lotus<\/strong>: a type of aquatic plant known for its large and beautiful flowers. “The lotus<\/strong> flowers opened up in the morning sun.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u2610 lavish<\/strong>: rich, elaborate, or luxurious. “The lavish<\/strong> party impressed all the guests.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 lazy<\/strong>: unwilling to work or use energy. “He was too lazy<\/strong> to do his homework.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 lethargic<\/strong>: slow and tired. “I felt lethargic<\/strong> after the long walk.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 liberate<\/strong>: to free from something. \u201cThe story ended happily when the hero managed to liberate<\/strong> the animals from the locked cage.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 light-hearted<\/strong>: cheerful and carefree. “The light-hearted<\/strong> music lifted everyone’s spirits.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 lively<\/strong>: full of life and energy; active and outgoing. “The party became more lively<\/strong> after the music started.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 logical<\/strong>: clear reasoning that makes sense. “Her logical<\/strong> approach to the problem helped solve it quickly.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 lonely<\/strong>: sad because one is missing friends. “He felt lonely<\/strong> after moving to the new city.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 lucid<\/strong>: expressed clearly; easy to understand. “He gave a lucid<\/strong> explanation of the complex concept.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 lucky<\/strong>: having, bringing, or resulting from good luck. “She was lucky<\/strong> to win the lottery.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 loving<\/strong>: feeling or showing love or great care. “Her loving<\/strong> nature made her a favorite among her friends.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 loyal<\/strong>: showing constant support for a person or group. “She remained loyal <\/strong>to her team, even in tough times.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u2610 laugh<\/strong>: to make sounds with the voice, usually while smiling, that show you think something is funny. “The joke made everyone laugh<\/strong>.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 learn<\/strong>: to acquire knowledge of or skill in something by study, experience, or being taught. “She loves to learn<\/strong> new languages.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 listen<\/strong>: to give one’s attention to a sound. “Listen<\/strong> carefully to the instructions.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 load<\/strong>: to put a large amount of something into a vehicle or container. “They load<\/strong> the truck with groceries every morning.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 locate<\/strong>: to find the position or place of something. “Can you locate<\/strong> your country on the map?”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 lock<\/strong>: to fasten something with a key. “Remember to lock<\/strong> the door when you leave.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 loom<\/strong>: to appear as a shadowy form, especially one that is large or threatening. “When it\u2019s about to storm, clouds loom <\/strong>over the village.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 loop<\/strong>: a curved or circular shape in something long. “She made a loop<\/strong> in the string to hang it up”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 lure<\/strong>: to tempt a person or an animal to do something. “They used cheese to lure<\/strong> the mouse out of their home.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 lurk<\/strong>: to hide while waiting to do something. “The lion lurked<\/strong> around the lagoon.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

Download and print our PDFs of the letter L word lists to review with your children. One list includes all of our letter L words and the other lists features our letter L 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 L words. As you read the words aloud to them, draw their attention to the letter L sound as you pronounce the word. Point at the corresponding picture as you say the letter L word. You can choose from our printable letter L words with pictures to color or letter L words with illustrations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Letter L Activities<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Letter L Song:<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

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These free printable letter L worksheets<\/a> can help children learn to recognize the letter L, 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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Letter L Hands-on Learning<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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Letter<\/strong> L Collage Creation<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Provide children with magazines and newspapers,  along with scissors and glue. Have them cut out images and words that start with the letter L and paste them onto a large poster board to create a collage. Younger children will need safety scissors and help from a grown up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Turn lemons into liquid by making some lemonade, whether made from scratch or from a mix. Each time your child takes a sip, challenge them to say a word that starts with L. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Letter L Story Time<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Head to the library in search of literature that has a letter L in the title or characters that feature the letter, such as Lisa, Liam, or a lion. As you read the book, take turns pointing out all the letter L words you find.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Let your little one learn through hands-on fun with our letter L crafts! Whether they\u2019re making a leafy masterpiece, building a lion\u2019s mane, or shaping a lovely lavender stem, these simple activities spark creativity while helping kids explore the letter L.
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    Practice saying the letter L in front of a mirror, pointing out how the tip of the tongue touches the top of the mouth right behind the front teeth when making the L sound.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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      For young children, work on mastering the sound the letter L makes before spending too much time on the letter L words. Help your child practice making the letter sound, then move on to the simpler words in the letter L list.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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        Introducing a new letter sound in a variety of ways can help children better understand and get familiar with it. Combine our list of letter L words with the letter L song, worksheets, and activities to approach this new letter sound in many different ways.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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        Additional Resources<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

        ABCmouse has educational resources for children aged 2-8, as well as resources to help parents and teachers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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        Alphabet Dot-to-Dot Worksheets<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

        Bring even more fun to learning the letters of the alphabet with these ABC dot-to-dot worksheets. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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        Find interactive learning games focused on high-frequency words for kindergarteners through second graders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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        Expert Tips for Teaching Letter Sounds<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

        Get tips from early education experts on how to teach letter sounds to your child.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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