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The letter U gets overlooked a lot. Parents freeze during alphabet games. Teachers stall at the U section of word walls. Kids go blank during … Read More

The letter Y gets skipped over more than it deserves. Ask someone to name ten things starting with Y and they usually freeze after yo-yo … Read More

The letter K is one of those letters that seems simple at first — then you start listing and can’t stop. It covers animals, foods, … Read More

The letter L is one of the most satisfying letters to learn. It shows up in the kitchen, the backyard, the classroom, and the wild. … Read More

Learning new vocabulary becomes easier when words connect to real life. From the moon in the night sky to a mango on the kitchen table, … Read More

The letter N is quietly one of the most useful in the alphabet. Kids learn “nose” and “nest” early. Adults use “number,” “note,” and “name” … Read More

The letter O hides in plain sight. You pour orange juice at breakfast, walk past an oak tree on the way to school, and use … Read More

The letter P is everywhere — in your kitchen, your classroom, your backyard, and your bookshelf. Kids meet it early because so many familiar words … Read More

Finding interesting Things That Start With Q is harder than with most letters. After queen, quilt, and quiz, many people run out of ideas quickly. … Read More

Some alphabet letters seem to appear everywhere, and Things That Start With R are a perfect example. From the rabbit in a picture book to … Read More