Y is for Yes to Learning

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

Words for Y

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

A shaggy yak.

Yak

English Yak
Urdu یاک
Spanish Yak
French Yak

Fun fact: Yaks live in cold mountain areas.

A ball of yarn.

Yarn

English Yarn
Urdu اون
Spanish Hilo
French Fil

Fun fact: Yarn can be used for knitting.

A small yacht.

Yacht

English Yacht
Urdu کشتی
Spanish Yate
French Yacht

Fun fact: A yacht is a boat used for sailing or travel.

A bowl of yogurt.

Yogurt

English Yogurt
Urdu دہی
Spanish Yogur
French Yaourt

Fun fact: Yogurt is made from milk.

A colorful yo-yo.

Yo-yo

English Yo-yo
Urdu یو یو
Spanish Yo-yo
French Yo-yo

Fun fact: A yo-yo moves up and down on a string.

Let's Play

  • Walk slowly and heavily like a yak.
  • Pretend to wind a ball of yarn.
  • Rock gently like a yacht on the water.
  • Stir an imaginary bowl of yogurt.
  • Move your hand up and down like a yo-yo.

Parent Corner

  • Recognize uppercase Y and lowercase y.
  • 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: ______________________