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

Print the Letter S Words<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

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

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

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Help your child expand their vocabulary and learn the letter S sound with these letter S 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 S sound.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Younger children will especially enjoy the letter S coloring sheet<\/strong> featuring images of the letter S and pictures of words that start with the letter S<\/strong>.<\/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 S, as a vocabulary list, or as a spelling list.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You\u2019ll also find a definition for each letter S 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 S words, as well as a list of letter S 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 S 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 S, 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 sap<\/strong>: the fluid that circulates through a plant. “They collected sap<\/strong> from the tree.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 sat<\/strong>: past tense of sit. “She sat<\/strong> on the bench.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 saw<\/strong>: past tense of the word \u2018see.’ “She saw<\/strong> a bird in the tree.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 set<\/strong>: to place or put something in a particular position. “She set<\/strong> the table for dinner.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 sip<\/strong>: to drink slowly. “He took a sip<\/strong> of water.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 sit<\/strong>: to rest with the body supported by the buttocks. “She likes to sit<\/strong> by the window.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 son<\/strong>: a male child. “They have a son<\/strong> and a daughter.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 sub<\/strong>: a shortened version of the word submarine. “The sub<\/strong> dove deep underwater to begin its mission.\u201d  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 sum<\/strong>: the total amount from adding two or more numbers together. “He calculated the sum<\/strong> of the numbers.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610  sun<\/strong>: the star at the center of our solar system. “The sun<\/strong> rises in the East.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u2610 same<\/strong>: identical; not different. “They wore the same<\/strong> outfit.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 say<\/strong>: to express something with words. \u201cThe teacher asked the students to say<\/strong> their names.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 she<\/strong>: pronoun used for a female person. “She<\/strong> loves to read books.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 short<\/strong>: not long or tall. “He wore short<\/strong> sleeves.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 side<\/strong>: a position to the left or right of an object or place. “They walked to the other side<\/strong> of the street.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 sing<\/strong>: to make musical tones with the voice. “She loves to sing<\/strong> in the shower.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 six<\/strong>: the number after five. “She is six<\/strong> years old.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 so<\/strong>: very; a lot. “It was so<\/strong> hot outside.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 song<\/strong>: a short piece of music with words. “She sang a beautiful song<\/strong>.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 some<\/strong>: a portion of something; not all. “She gave some<\/strong> cookies to her friend.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 sport<\/strong>: an activity involving certain rules and physical effort. “Soccer is his favorite sport<\/strong>.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 such<\/strong>: of a certain character or type. “The puppy was such<\/strong> a good boy for sitting quietly.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u2610 safe<\/strong>: protected from danger or harm. “They wore seatbelts to stay safe<\/strong> while driving.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 said<\/strong>: past tense of the word \u2018say\u2019. “We said<\/strong> our names for the teacher.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 scale<\/strong>: a device for weighing. “She used a scale<\/strong> to measure the flour.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 screen<\/strong>: a flat panel on which images are displayed. “They watched a movie on the big screen<\/strong> in the theater.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 seat<\/strong>: something you sit on. “He took a seat<\/strong> by the window.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 sell<\/strong>: to exchange something for money. “They sell<\/strong> fruit at the market.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 serve<\/strong>: to provide food or drink. “They serve<\/strong> pizza at the restaurant.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 skin<\/strong>: the outer layer of a person or animal’s body. “Her skin<\/strong> was wet when she got out of the pool.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 slow<\/strong>: not moving quickly. “The turtle was slow<\/strong> to climb into the pond.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 small<\/strong>: not large in size or amount. “The small<\/strong> dog barked.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 smile<\/strong>: a facial expression showing happiness or amusement. “She gave her grandma a big smile<\/strong>.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 soon<\/strong>: in a short time. “We will arrive soon<\/strong>.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 spend<\/strong>: to use money to buy goods or services. “He likes to spend<\/strong> money on toys for his dog.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 spot<\/strong>: a small roundish mark. “There was a spot<\/strong> on the carpet.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 stand<\/strong>: to be in an upright position on the feet. “Please stand<\/strong> up.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 student<\/strong>: a person who is studying at a school. “The student<\/strong> studied for the exam.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u2610 science<\/strong>: the study of the natural world based on facts. “We learned about stars and planets in science<\/strong> class.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 season<\/strong>: one of the four periods of the year (spring, summer, fall, and winter). “Spring is her favorite season<\/strong>.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 section<\/strong>: a distinct part of something larger. “They read a section<\/strong> of the book.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 secure<\/strong>: to ensure something is held in place. \u201cThe zookeeper made sure the gate was secure<\/strong> so the animals couldn’t get out.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 select<\/strong>: to choose from a number of options. “She had to select<\/strong> a dress for the party.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 service<\/strong>: the action of helping or doing work for someone. “The service<\/strong> at the restaurant was excellent.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 several<\/strong>: more than two but not many. “She has several<\/strong> slices of apple with her lunch.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 site<\/strong>: a location or place. “They visited the construction site<\/strong>.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 specific<\/strong>: precise; detailed. “She gave specific<\/strong> instructions.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 statement<\/strong>: a clear expression of something in speech or writing. “The principal made a statement<\/strong> about the new playground rules.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 station<\/strong>: a place where trains or buses regularly stop to pick up and drop off passengers. “They waited at the bus station<\/strong>.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 story<\/strong>: an account of imaginary or real people and events told for entertainment. “She read a bedtime story<\/strong>.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 subject<\/strong>: a person or thing that is being discussed or described. “Math is her favorite subject<\/strong>.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 success<\/strong>: the accomplishment of something. “He felt great success<\/strong> when he finished his puzzle.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 suggest<\/strong>: to put forward for consideration. “I\u2019ll suggest<\/strong> trying a new flavor of ice cream.\u201d  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 supply<\/strong>: to provide someone with something. “The school will supply<\/strong> students with paint for art class.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 system<\/strong>: a set of connected things or parts forming a complex whole. “The computer system<\/strong> isn\u2019t working.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u2610 salt<\/strong>: a white crystalline substance used to season food. “She added salt<\/strong> to the soup.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 sandwich<\/strong>: two pieces of bread with filling between them. “He had a ham sandwich<\/strong> for lunch.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 sauce<\/strong>: a liquid or semi-liquid substance served with food. “The pasta was covered in tomato sauce<\/strong>.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 sausage<\/strong>: ground meat that\u2019s stuffed into a cylindrical casing. “They grilled sausages<\/strong> for dinner.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 soup<\/strong>: a liquid dish typically made by boiling meat, fish, or vegetables in stock or water. “He made chicken soup<\/strong>.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 spinach<\/strong>: a leafy green vegetable. “She added spinach<\/strong> to the salad.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 sugar<\/strong>: a sweet crystalline substance that\u2019s made from various plants. “She put sugar<\/strong> in her tea.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 sushi<\/strong>: a Japanese dish made from seasoned rice with fish, egg, or vegetables. “We tried sushi<\/strong> for the first time and loved it.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 syrup<\/strong>: a thick, sweet liquid made by dissolving sugar in boiling water. “She poured syrup<\/strong> over her pancakes.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u2610 salmon<\/strong>: a type of fish commonly found in the northern Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. “Salmon<\/strong> swim upstream to spawn.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 scorpion<\/strong>: an arachnid with a poisonous sting. “They found a scorpion<\/strong> in the desert.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 seal<\/strong>: a marine mammal that has flippers and mostly lives in cold regions. “The seal <\/strong>swam in the icy water.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 seagull<\/strong>: a white bird that lives near water. “The seagull<\/strong> flew over the beach looking for food.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 shark<\/strong>: a large fish known for its sharp teeth. “They saw a shark<\/strong> while scuba diving.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 sheep<\/strong>: an animal with hooves that\u2019s known for its thick fur. “The sheep<\/strong> grazed in the field.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 skunk<\/strong>: a small, black-and-white mammal known for its strong odor. “The skunk<\/strong> sprayed when it was scared.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 sloth<\/strong>: a slow-moving tree-dwelling mammal. “The sloth<\/strong> hung from the tree branch.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 snake<\/strong>: a long, legless reptile. “The snake<\/strong> slithered through the grass.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 sparrow<\/strong>: a small, brown bird. “The sparrow<\/strong> perched on the fence.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 spider<\/strong>: an eight-legged arachnid. “The spider<\/strong> made a web in the tree branches.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 squid<\/strong>: a sea creature with a long body and ten limbs. “The squid<\/strong> swam quickly through the water.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 squirrel<\/strong>: a small rodent with a bushy tail. “The squirrel<\/strong> climbed the tree.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 starfish<\/strong>: a marine animal with five arms. “They found a starfish<\/strong> on the beach.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 swan<\/strong>: a large white waterfowl that\u2019s thought to be graceful. “The swan<\/strong> glided across the pond.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u2610 sail<\/strong>: a piece of material on a boat that\u2019s used to catch the wind and move it. “The sail<\/strong> of the boat caught the wind.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 scissors<\/strong>: a tool used for cutting things. “She used scissors<\/strong> to cut the paper.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 shield<\/strong>: a protective device. “The knight carried a shield<\/strong> to protect himself in battle.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 shoe<\/strong>: a covering for the foot. “He tied his shoe<\/strong>.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 shirt<\/strong>: clothing for the upper body. “He wore a blue shirt<\/strong>.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 shovel<\/strong>: a tool used for digging. “She used a shovel<\/strong> to plant the tree.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 silver<\/strong>: a shiny, grayish-white metal. “She wore a silver<\/strong> necklace.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 sink<\/strong>: a basin used for washing. “He washed his hands in the sink<\/strong>.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 soap<\/strong>: a substance used for washing and cleansing. “He washed his hands with soap<\/strong> in the sink.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 sock<\/strong>: a garment for the foot and lower part of the leg. “She wore a pair of soft socks<\/strong> under her shoes.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 sofa<\/strong>: a long upholstered seat with a back and arms. “They sat on the sofa <\/strong>to watch the movie.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 solar<\/strong>: relating to the sun. “They installed solar<\/strong> panels on the roof.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 spoon<\/strong>: a utensil used for scooping and stirring food. “She stirred her tea with a spoon<\/strong>.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 stage<\/strong>: a raised platform for performances. “The band performed on stage<\/strong>.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 stick<\/strong>: a thin piece of wood. “A stick<\/strong> from the tree fell to the ground.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 string<\/strong>: a thin piece of cord. “He tied the package with string<\/strong>.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 suit<\/strong>: a set of clothes, typically a jacket and trousers or a skirt, worn together. “He wore a suit<\/strong> to the interview.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u2610 school<\/strong>: a place where children go to learn. “They walked to school<\/strong> together.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 sea<\/strong>: a large body of saltwater. “They swam in the sea<\/strong>.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 shelter<\/strong>: a place giving temporary protection from bad weather or danger. “They found shelter <\/strong>from the rain.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 shore<\/strong>: the land along the edge of a sea, lake, or other body of water. “They walked along the shore<\/strong> of the ocean.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 stadium<\/strong>: a large structure for sports events and concerts. “They watched the game at the stadium<\/strong>.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 state<\/strong>: a territory considered as an organized political community. “They traveled to the state<\/strong> of Wisconsin for vacation.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 store<\/strong>: a place where items are sold. “They went to the store<\/strong> to buy groceries.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 street<\/strong>: a public road in a city or town. “They walked down the street<\/strong>.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 suburb<\/strong>: an outlying district of a city, typically residential. “They live in a suburb<\/strong> of the city.”<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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\u2610 sand<\/strong>: fine particles of rock found on beaches and deserts. “They played in the sand<\/strong> at the beach.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 seed<\/strong>: the part of a plant that can grow into a new plant. “They planted a seed<\/strong> in the garden.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 sky<\/strong>: the area around the Earth that you see outside when you look up. “The sky<\/strong> was clear and blue.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 snow<\/strong>: frozen precipitation in the form of white flakes. “They went skiing in the snow<\/strong>.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 soil<\/strong>: the top layer of the earth in which plants grow. “The soil<\/strong> was rich and fertile.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 spring<\/strong>: the season after winter and before summer. “Spring<\/strong> is her favorite season.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 stone<\/strong>: a small piece of rock. “He skipped a stone<\/strong> across the pond.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 storm<\/strong>: a disturbance of the atmosphere with strong winds and rain. “They took shelter during the storm<\/strong>.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 stream<\/strong>: a small, narrow river. “They followed the stream<\/strong> through the forest.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u2610 sad<\/strong>: feeling sorrow or unhappiness. “She felt sad<\/strong> when her friend moved away.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 scared<\/strong>: feeling fear or anxiety. “He was scared<\/strong> of the dark.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 serious<\/strong>: solemn or thoughtful in character or manner. “She looked serious<\/strong> during the meeting.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 shy<\/strong>: nervous or timid around other people. “He felt shy<\/strong> at the party.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 silly<\/strong>: goofy. “They made silly<\/strong> faces.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 sincere<\/strong>: true; not pretend. “He gave a sincere<\/strong> apology after accidentally hurting his friend.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 smart<\/strong>: having or showing intelligence. “She is very smart<\/strong> and gets good grades.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 strong<\/strong>: having a lot of power to withstand challenging tasks. “She is strong<\/strong> and can lift heavy boxes.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 stubborn<\/strong>: not willing to change one’s attitude or thoughts on something. \u201cThe stubborn<\/strong> dog refused to move from his favorite spot.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 sympathetic<\/strong>: showing concern or understanding. “She gave her brother a sympathetic<\/strong> hug when he was feeling sad.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u2610 save<\/strong>: to keep safe or rescue from harm. “He managed to save<\/strong> the kitten.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 search<\/strong>: to try to find something by looking carefully. “They had to search<\/strong> for the lost keys.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 see<\/strong>: to perceive with the eyes. “He could see<\/strong> the stars clearly.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 seek<\/strong>: to attempt to find or obtain. “They decided to seek<\/strong> shelter from the storm.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 sell<\/strong>: to exchange something for money. “They hoped to sell<\/strong> their old car.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 send<\/strong>: to have something taken to a particular destination. “She will send<\/strong> a letter to her friend.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 shake<\/strong>: to move something quickly back and forth or up and down. “He will shake<\/strong> the paint can before opening it.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 share<\/strong>: to have a portion of something with others. “They often share <\/strong>toys.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 shout<\/strong>: to say something very loudly. “He had to shout<\/strong> to be heard over the noise.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 sleep<\/strong>: to rest by closing one\u2019s eyes. “She needs to sleep<\/strong> eight hours a night.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 speak<\/strong>: to say something in order to share information. “He likes to speak<\/strong> in public.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 spin<\/strong>: to turn or whirl around quickly. “The dancers spin<\/strong> gracefully.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 split<\/strong>: to divide into parts. “They agreed to split<\/strong> the profits.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 steal<\/strong>: to take another person’s property without permission. “He got in trouble when he tried to steal<\/strong> the toy.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 stretch<\/strong>: to make something longer or wider without tearing or breaking. “You\u2019ll need to stretch<\/strong> the pizza dough so it covers the pan.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 support<\/strong>: to aid or help. “They support<\/strong> each other through tough times.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 sweep<\/strong>: to clean an area by brushing away dirt. “He likes to sweep<\/strong> the kitchen floor.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 swim<\/strong>: to move through water by moving your arms and legs. “She learned to swim<\/strong> when she was five.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

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

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Letter S Song:<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Learning about the letter S is especially fun when it\u2019s a song<\/a> kids can listen, dance, and sing to.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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These free printable letter S worksheets<\/a> can help children learn to recognize the letter S, 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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Silly Letter S<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Bring a little goofiness to practicing with the letter S. See if your child can wear several socks at once, ask them to slither like a snake from room to room, try strolling down the street like a slow sloth, slurp some soup, or any other silly S-related activity you can think of!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Create a letter S sensory bin filled with sand. Bury objects that start with the letter S in the sand (sea shells work great for this) or write the letter S on pieces of paper and bury those. Then use a spoon or small shovel to dig them out. Finally, have your child smooth the sand out and draw the letter S in it with their finger.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Letter S Water Play<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Head outdoors and fill a clear plastic bin with water. Ask your child for help turning it into a sea. Add sail boats, sea shells, scuba divers, snorkelers, sting rays, and more. For a drier activity, you can also create a sea scene with markers and paper and work with your child to fill their sea with drawings of things that start with the letter S.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Let your child dive into hands-on fun with our letter S crafts!<\/strong><\/a> Whether they\u2019re creating a slithery snake, building a sunny sunflower, or sprinkling salt for textured art, these simple activities spark creativity while helping kids connect with the letter S.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Tips for Teaching Letter S Words<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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    Help your child feel how their teeth come together and air gets pushed through them as they make the letter S sound. <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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      Add some fun to learning new letter sounds by picking a new letter sound for each week. Spend the week identifying things that start with the letter sound, making foods that use the designated letter sound, and hunting for the letter sound in books.<\/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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        Color by Letter Worksheets<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

        Help make learning the letters of the alphabet even more fun for young children with these coloring sheets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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        Letter Sound Activities for Children<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

        Check out our list of ten interactive and educational activities that can make learning letter sounds more fun and effective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

        The ABCmouse early education experts share ideas on teaching letter sounds to prepare children for learning to read.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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