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.

A clear ice cube.

Ice

English Ice
Urdu برف
Spanish Hielo
French Glace

Fun fact: Ice is frozen water.

A small igloo made of snow blocks.

Igloo

English Igloo
Urdu برف کا گھر
Spanish Iglú
French Igloo

Fun fact: An igloo is a shelter made from snow.

A simple insect.

Insect

English Insect
Urdu کیڑا
Spanish Insecto
French Insecte

Fun fact: Insects have six legs.

A tiny island with a palm tree.

Island

English Island
Urdu جزیرہ
Spanish Isla
French Île

Fun fact: An island is land with water all around it.

A small bottle of ink.

Ink

English Ink
Urdu سیاہی
Spanish Tinta
French Encre

Fun fact: Ink is used for writing and drawing.

A waffle cone topped with rounded pastel scoops of ice cream.

Ice cream

English Ice cream
Urdu آئس کریم
Spanish Helado
French Glace

Fun fact: Ice cream is kept cold so that it stays frozen.

A calm green iguana with a long tail.

Iguana

English Iguana
Urdu اگوآنا
Spanish Iguana
French Iguane

Fun fact: An iguana is a lizard that likes warm places.

A clear-blue ice cube with rounded edges.

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: ______________________