O is for Open Eyes

Explore five O words in English, Urdu, Spanish, and French.

Words for O

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

An orange fruit.

Orange

English Orange
Urdu مالٹا
Spanish Naranja
French Orange

Fun fact: Oranges are juicy citrus fruits.

A round-eyed owl.

Owl

English Owl
Urdu الو
Spanish Búho
French Hibou

Fun fact: Many owls can see well in low light.

A small ocean wave.

Ocean

English Ocean
Urdu سمندر
Spanish Océano
French Océan

Fun fact: The ocean is very large and salty.

An octopus.

Octopus

English Octopus
Urdu آکٹوپس
Spanish Pulpo
French Pieuvre

Fun fact: An octopus has eight arms.

An onion.

Onion

English Onion
Urdu پیاز
Spanish Cebolla
French Oignon

Fun fact: Onions grow in layers.

Let's Play

  • Pretend to peel an orange.
  • Hoot softly like an owl.
  • Move your arms like rolling ocean waves.
  • Count eight wiggly octopus arms in the picture.
  • Trace uppercase O and lowercase o as round circles.

Parent Corner

  • Recognize uppercase O and lowercase o.
  • Say each word slowly and warmly.
  • Try one word in all four languages.
  • Let the child point, repeat, or simply listen.

Memory Box

Date: ______________________

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New word the child tried: ______________________

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