J is for Joyful Jumps
Explore eight J words in English, Urdu, Spanish, and French.
Words for J
Tap or press a pronunciation hint to hear the word. The written hint is an informal reading guide.
Juice
| English | Juice | |
|---|---|---|
| Urdu | جوس | |
| Spanish | Jugo | |
| French | Jus |
Fun fact: Juice can be made from fruit.
Jam
| English | Jam | |
|---|---|---|
| Urdu | جام | |
| Spanish | Mermelada | |
| French | Confiture |
Fun fact: Jam is often made from cooked fruit.
Jacket
| English | Jacket | |
|---|---|---|
| Urdu | جیکٹ | |
| Spanish | Chaqueta | |
| French | Veste |
Fun fact: A jacket helps keep us warm.
Jellyfish
| English | Jellyfish | |
|---|---|---|
| Urdu | جیلی فش | |
| Spanish | Medusa | |
| French | Méduse |
Fun fact: Jellyfish drift through the water.
Jar
| English | Jar | |
|---|---|---|
| Urdu | جار | |
| Spanish | Frasco | |
| French | Bocal |
Fun fact: Jars can hold food, buttons, or treasures.
Jackal
| English | Jackal | |
|---|---|---|
| Urdu | گیدڑ | |
| Spanish | Chacal | |
| French | Chacal |
Fun fact: Jackals are wild relatives of dogs and use calls to communicate.
Jewel
| English | Jewel | |
|---|---|---|
| Urdu | جواہر | |
| Spanish | Joya | |
| French | Bijou |
Fun fact: A jewel is a precious stone polished or cut for decoration.
Jug
| English | Jug | |
|---|---|---|
| Urdu | جگ | |
| Spanish | Jarra | |
| French | Cruche |
Fun fact: A jug's handle and spout make liquids easier to carry and pour.
Let's Play
- Pretend to spread jam on toast.
- Zip up an imaginary jacket.
- Float your arms like jellyfish tentacles.
- Pretend to pour water from a jug.
- Trace uppercase J and lowercase j in the air.
Parent Corner
- Recognize uppercase J and lowercase j.
- 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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