K is for Kind Fifi

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

Words for K

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

A colorful kite.

Kite

English Kite
Urdu پتنگ
Spanish Cometa
French Cerf-volant

Fun fact: Kites fly when the wind lifts them.

A simple key.

Key

English Key
Urdu چابی
Spanish Llave
French Clé

Fun fact: Keys can open locks.

A kangaroo.

Kangaroo

English Kangaroo
Urdu کینگرو
Spanish Canguro
French Kangourou

Fun fact: Kangaroos carry babies in a pouch.

A friendly king with a crown.

King

English King
Urdu بادشاہ
Spanish Rey
French Roi

Fun fact: A king is a ruler in some stories and countries.

A small kettle.

Kettle

English Kettle
Urdu کیتلی
Spanish Hervidor
French Bouilloire

Fun fact: A kettle heats water.

A child's bent knee and lower leg shown clearly.

Knee

English Knee
Urdu گھٹنا
Spanish Rodilla
French Genou

Fun fact: The knee is a joint that lets the leg bend and straighten.

A whole brown kiwi beside a cut half with green flesh and black seeds.

Kiwi

English Kiwi
Urdu کیوی
Spanish Kiwi
French Kiwi

Fun fact: A kiwi fruit is fuzzy brown outside and bright green inside.

A soft grey koala sitting calmly with round ears.

Koala

English Koala
Urdu کوالا
Spanish Koala
French Koala

Fun fact: Koalas live in Australia and eat eucalyptus leaves.

Let's Play

  • Pretend to fly a kite in the wind.
  • Hop like a kangaroo.
  • Turn an imaginary key in a lock.
  • Bend and straighten your knee.
  • Curl up and cuddle like a sleepy koala.

Parent Corner

  • Recognize uppercase K and lowercase k.
  • 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: ______________________