M is for Many Marvels

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

Words for M

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

A crescent moon.

Moon

English Moon
Urdu چاند
Spanish Luna
French Lune

Fun fact: The moon shines by reflecting sunlight.

A small mouse.

Mouse

English Mouse
Urdu چوہا
Spanish Ratón
French Souris

Fun fact: Mice have whiskers and tiny paws.

A ripe mango.

Mango

English Mango
Urdu آم
Spanish Mango
French Mangue

Fun fact: Mangoes are sweet tropical fruits.

A playful monkey.

Monkey

English Monkey
Urdu بندر
Spanish Mono
French Singe

Fun fact: Many monkeys are excellent climbers.

A tall mountain.

Mountain

English Mountain
Urdu پہاڑ
Spanish Montaña
French Montagne

Fun fact: Mountains are high landforms.

A clear glass filled with white milk.

Milk

English Milk
Urdu دودھ
Spanish Leche
French Lait

Fun fact: Milk contains calcium, a mineral that helps build strong bones.

A handheld oval mirror with a soft pastel frame.

Mirror

English Mirror
Urdu آئینہ
Spanish Espejo
French Miroir

Fun fact: A mirror reflects light and shows an image of what is in front of it.

A friendly smiling mouth with lips and small white teeth.

Mouth

English Mouth
Urdu منہ
Spanish Boca
French Bouche

Fun fact: We use our mouths for speaking, eating, drinking, and tasting.

Let's Play

  • Make a crescent moon with your hands.
  • Squeak softly like a mouse.
  • Pretend to climb like a monkey.
  • Reach both arms up to make a mountain peak.
  • Smile, then point gently to your mouth.

Parent Corner

  • Recognize uppercase M and lowercase m.
  • 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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