I is for Interesting Ideas
Explore eight I words in English, Urdu, Spanish, and French.
Words for I
Tap or press a pronunciation hint to hear the word. The written hint is an informal reading guide.
Ice
| English | Ice | |
|---|---|---|
| Urdu | برف | |
| Spanish | Hielo | |
| French | Glace |
Fun fact: Ice is frozen water.
Igloo
| English | Igloo | |
|---|---|---|
| Urdu | برف کا گھر | |
| Spanish | Iglú | |
| French | Igloo |
Fun fact: An igloo is a shelter made from snow.
Insect
| English | Insect | |
|---|---|---|
| Urdu | کیڑا | |
| Spanish | Insecto | |
| French | Insecte |
Fun fact: Insects have six legs.
Island
| English | Island | |
|---|---|---|
| Urdu | جزیرہ | |
| Spanish | Isla | |
| French | Île |
Fun fact: An island is land with water all around it.
Ink
| English | Ink | |
|---|---|---|
| Urdu | سیاہی | |
| Spanish | Tinta | |
| French | Encre |
Fun fact: Ink is used for writing and drawing.
Ice cream
| English | Ice cream | |
|---|---|---|
| Urdu | آئس کریم | |
| Spanish | Helado | |
| French | Glace |
Fun fact: Ice cream is kept cold so that it stays frozen.
Iguana
| English | Iguana | |
|---|---|---|
| Urdu | اگوآنا | |
| Spanish | Iguana | |
| French | Iguane |
Fun fact: An iguana is a lizard that likes warm places.
Ice cube
| English | Ice cube | |
|---|---|---|
| Urdu | برف کا ٹکڑا | |
| Spanish | Cubo de hielo | |
| French | Glacon |
Fun fact: An ice cube melts back into water as it gets warm.
Let's Play
- Shiver and say, “Ice is cold.”
- Count the insect's six legs.
- Sway like the palm tree on the island.
- Pretend to lick an ice-cream cone.
- Crouch like an ice cube, then slowly melt.
Parent Corner
- Recognize uppercase I and lowercase i.
- 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: ______________________