C is for Curious Fifi
Explore eight C words in English, Urdu, Spanish, and French.
Words for C
Tap or press a pronunciation hint to hear the word. The written hint is an informal reading guide.
Cat
| English | Cat | |
|---|---|---|
| Urdu | بلی | |
| Spanish | Gato | |
| French | Chat |
Fun fact: Cats use their whiskers to help sense the space around them.
Coconut
| English | Coconut | |
|---|---|---|
| Urdu | ناریل | |
| Spanish | Coco | |
| French | Noix de coco |
Fun fact: A coconut has a hard shell and white food inside.
Car
| English | Car | |
|---|---|---|
| Urdu | گاڑی | |
| Spanish | Coche | |
| French | Voiture |
Fun fact: Cars have wheels that turn round and round.
Cup
| English | Cup | |
|---|---|---|
| Urdu | کپ | |
| Spanish | Taza | |
| French | Tasse |
Fun fact: Cups help us drink water, milk, and juice.
Cloud
| English | Cloud | |
|---|---|---|
| Urdu | بادل | |
| Spanish | Nube | |
| French | Nuage |
Fun fact: Clouds are made of tiny water droplets or ice crystals.
Candle
| English | Candle | |
|---|---|---|
| Urdu | موم بتی | |
| Spanish | Vela | |
| French | Bougie |
Fun fact: A candle gives light when an adult safely lights its wick.
Chair
| English | Chair | |
|---|---|---|
| Urdu | کرسی | |
| Spanish | Silla | |
| French | Chaise |
Fun fact: A chair has a seat and back to support us while we sit.
Cow
| English | Cow | |
|---|---|---|
| Urdu | گائے | |
| Spanish | Vaca | |
| French | Vache |
Fun fact: Cows are farm animals, and many cows spend their day eating grass.
Let's Play
- Meow like a cat.
- Pretend to sip from a cup.
- Drive an imaginary car.
- Point to the coconut shell and the white inside.
- Look out the window for clouds.
Parent Corner
- Recognize uppercase C and lowercase c.
- Say each word slowly and warmly.
- Try one word in all four languages.
- Let the child point, repeat, or simply listen.
Memory Box
Date: ______________________
Favorite picture: ______________________
New word the child tried: ______________________
A note to remember: ______________________