R is for Radiant Reading
Explore five R words in English, Urdu, Spanish, and French.
Words for R
Tap or press a pronunciation hint to hear the word. The written hint is an informal reading guide.
Rainbow
| English | Rainbow | |
|---|---|---|
| Urdu | قوس قزح | |
| Spanish | Arcoíris | |
| French | Arc-en-ciel |
Fun fact: Rainbows can appear when sunlight shines through water droplets.
Rabbit
| English | Rabbit | |
|---|---|---|
| Urdu | خرگوش | |
| Spanish | Conejo | |
| French | Lapin |
Fun fact: Rabbits have long ears.
Robot
| English | Robot | |
|---|---|---|
| Urdu | روبوٹ | |
| Spanish | Robot | |
| French | Robot |
Fun fact: Robots are machines that can do tasks.
Rose
| English | Rose | |
|---|---|---|
| Urdu | گلاب | |
| Spanish | Rosa | |
| French | Rose |
Fun fact: Roses are flowers with a sweet smell.
Ring
| English | Ring | |
|---|---|---|
| Urdu | انگوٹھی | |
| Spanish | Anillo | |
| French | Bague |
Fun fact: A ring is worn on a finger.
Radio
| English | Radio | |
|---|---|---|
| Urdu | ریڈیو | |
| Spanish | Radio | |
| French | Radio |
Fun fact: Radios can bring us music and stories.
Rocket
| English | Rocket | |
|---|---|---|
| Urdu | راکٹ | |
| Spanish | Cohete | |
| French | Fusée |
Fun fact: Rockets travel beyond Earth’s sky.
Rug
| English | Rug | |
|---|---|---|
| Urdu | قالین | |
| Spanish | Alfombra | |
| French | Tapis |
Fun fact: Rugs make floors feel soft and warm.
Let's Play
- Make a rainbow arc with both arms.
- Hop like a rabbit.
- Move with stiff arms like a robot.
- Pretend to smell a rose.
- Crouch, count down from three, and launch like a rocket.
Parent Corner
- Recognize uppercase R and lowercase r.
- 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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New word the child tried: ______________________
A note to remember: ______________________