X is for Extra Special X
Explore 2 X words in English, Urdu, Spanish, and French.
Words for X
Tap or press a pronunciation hint to hear the word. The written hint is an informal reading guide.
Xylophone
| English | Xylophone | |
|---|---|---|
| Urdu | زائلوفون | |
| Spanish | Xilófono | |
| French | Xylophone |
Fun fact: A xylophone makes musical notes when tapped.
X-ray
| English | X-ray | |
|---|---|---|
| Urdu | ایکس رے | |
| Spanish | Radiografía | |
| French | Radiographie |
Fun fact: An X-ray can help doctors see bones.
Let's Play
- Play an imaginary xylophone from low notes to high notes.
- Cross two fingers or arms to make an X.
- Point to the bones you can see in the X-ray.
- Clap twice for the two beats in “X-ray.”
- Trace uppercase X and lowercase x in the air.
Parent Corner
- Recognize uppercase X and lowercase x.
- 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: ______________________