S is for Sunny Sounds

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

Words for S

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

A bright sun.

Sun

English Sun
Urdu سورج
Spanish Sol
French Soleil

Fun fact: The sun gives Earth light and warmth.

A star shape.

Star

English Star
Urdu ستارہ
Spanish Estrella
French Étoile

Fun fact: Stars are huge balls of hot gas far away.

A gentle snake curled up.

Snake

English Snake
Urdu سانپ
Spanish Serpiente
French Serpent

Fun fact: Snakes move without legs.

A small sock.

Sock

English Sock
Urdu جراب
Spanish Calcetín
French Chaussette

Fun fact: Socks keep feet warm.

A spoon.

Spoon

English Spoon
Urdu چمچ
Spanish Cuchara
French Cuillère

Fun fact: Spoons help us eat soft foods.

A sandwich with lettuce, tomato, and cheese.

Sandwich

EnglishSandwich
Urduسینڈوچ
SpanishSándwich
FrenchSandwich

Fun fact: A sandwich has food between slices of bread.

A peach-colored scallop shell.

Shell

EnglishShell
Urduسیپی
SpanishConcha
FrenchCoquillage

Fun fact: A shell protects a sea animal.

A child pointing to their shoulder.

Shoulder

EnglishShoulder
Urduکندھا
SpanishHombro
FrenchÉpaule

Fun fact: Your shoulder helps your arm move.

Let's Play

  • Stretch your arms wide like warm sunshine.
  • Twinkle your fingers like stars.
  • Slither one hand like a snake.
  • Hold an imaginary shell to your ear.
  • Touch your shoulder and say, “Shoulder.”

Parent Corner

  • Recognize uppercase S and lowercase s.
  • 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: ______________________