E is for Everyday Wonders

Explore eight E words in English, Urdu, Spanish, and French.

Words for E

Tap or press a pronunciation hint to hear the word. The written hint is an informal reading guide.

A gentle elephant with a long trunk.

Elephant

English Elephant
Urdu ہاتھی
Spanish Elefante
French Éléphant

Fun fact: Elephants use their trunks to smell, drink, and pick things up.

A white egg.

Egg

English Egg
Urdu انڈا
Spanish Huevo
French Œuf

Fun fact: Many birds hatch from eggs.

A paper envelope.

Envelope

English Envelope
Urdu لفافہ
Spanish Sobre
French Enveloppe

Fun fact: Envelopes help carry letters and cards.

An internal combustion engine.

Engine

English Engine
Urdu انجن
Spanish Motor
French Moteur

Fun fact: Engines help machines move.

A single friendly eye illustration.

Eye

English Eye
Urdu آنکھ
Spanish Ojo
French Œil

Fun fact: Eyes help us see shapes, colors, and light.

A brown eagle with a white head and folded wings.

Eagle

English Eagle
Urdu عقاب
Spanish Aguila
French Aigle

Fun fact: Eagles can spot things from far away with their sharp eyesight.

A simple human ear shown from the side.

Ear

English Ear
Urdu کان
Spanish Oreja
French Oreille

Fun fact: Ears help us hear, and the inner ear also helps us balance.

A small pink school eraser with rounded corners.

Eraser

English Eraser
Urdu ربر
Spanish Borrador
French Gomme

Fun fact: An eraser rubs away many pencil marks.

Let's Play

  • Swing one arm like an elephant's trunk.
  • Cup a hand around your ear and listen for a quiet sound.
  • Blink your eyes slowly three times.
  • Make a gentle chugging sound like an engine.
  • Trace uppercase E and lowercase e in the air.

Parent Corner

  • Recognize uppercase E and lowercase e.
  • Say each word slowly and warmly.
  • Try one word in all four languages.
  • Let the child point, repeat, or simply listen.

Memory Box

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A note to remember: ______________________