Q is for Quick Curiosity
Queens, quilts, quail, quarters, and queues bring five Q words together in English, Urdu, Spanish, and French.
Words for Q
Tap or press a pronunciation hint to hear the word. The written hint is an informal reading guide.
Queen
| English | Queen | |
|---|---|---|
| Urdu | ملکہ | |
| Spanish | Reina | |
| French | Reine |
Fun fact: A queen is a ruler in some stories and countries.
Quilt
| English | Quilt | |
|---|---|---|
| Urdu | لحاف | |
| Spanish | Colcha | |
| French | Courtepointe |
Fun fact: A quilt is a warm stitched blanket.
Quail
| English | Quail | |
|---|---|---|
| Urdu | بٹیر | |
| Spanish | Codorniz | |
| French | Caille |
Fun fact: Quails are small birds that often stay close to the ground.
Quarter
| English | Quarter | |
|---|---|---|
| Urdu | چوتھائی | |
| Spanish | Un cuarto | |
| French | Un quart |
Fun fact: A quarter is one of four equal parts of a whole.
Queue
| English | Queue | |
|---|---|---|
| Urdu | قطار | |
| Spanish | Fila | |
| French | File |
Fun fact: A queue is a line of people waiting for their turn.
Let's Play
- Wave like a queen greeting a crowd.
- Pretend to tuck a doll under a quilt.
- Walk quietly like a quail.
- Point to the bright quarter of the pizza.
- Stand in a short queue and wait for your turn.
Parent Corner
- Recognize uppercase Q and lowercase q.
- Say each word slowly and warmly.
- Let the child point, repeat, or simply listen.
Memory Box
Date: ______________________
Favorite picture: ______________________
New word the child tried: ______________________
A note to remember: ______________________