ClassX Video Lessons Youtube Channel Smile and Learn English Learn the letter “X” with Max the T-Rex | The alphabet for children – Phonics For Kids
Hello everyone! Today, we’re going to learn about the letter X. Are you ready to meet the letter X? Let’s start by making the sound of X. Can you say it with me? Great job!
Writing the letter X is super easy! First, we make a diagonal line going down. Then, we pick up our pencil and make another diagonal line going the other way. Look, it makes an X! It kind of looks like an hourglass.
Now, let’s try writing a lowercase x. We start by making a little curve, almost like a circle. Then, we do the same thing on the other side, but going the opposite way. It looks a bit like a half-eaten apple. Try it at home with a pencil and paper!
Let’s find some words that have the letter X. The word “xylophone” starts with X. A xylophone is a musical instrument that makes beautiful sounds! The word “taxi” has an X too. Have you ever seen a taxi? It’s a car that takes people places.
Did you know the word “T-Rex” has an X? T-Rex was a big dinosaur! Dinosaurs lived a long time ago. The word “X-ray” also starts with X. X-rays help doctors see inside our bodies to check our bones.
You’ve learned so much about the letter X! Now, let’s sing a song with Max the T-Rex. Max is so excited to sing with us! But oh no, Max has short arms and can’t play the xylophone. That’s okay, Max, we can still have fun!
You’ve just learned a new letter, but there are many more letters to discover! Keep watching more videos to learn about them. Have fun learning!
X Marks the Spot: Create a simple treasure hunt at home or in the classroom. Hide small objects or toys around the room and mark their locations with an “X” on a map. Encourage the children to follow the map and find the treasures. This activity helps them recognize the letter X and understand its use in marking locations.
Xylophone Exploration: If possible, provide a small xylophone or use a virtual xylophone app. Let the children explore the sounds each bar makes. Ask them to identify which bar makes the highest sound and which makes the lowest. Discuss how the word “xylophone” starts with the letter X and how music can be a fun way to learn about letters.
Letter X Observation Walk: Take the children on a short walk around the school or neighborhood. Ask them to look for things that have the letter X in their names or shapes that resemble an X. For example, they might see a crossing sign or a window frame. Encourage them to share their findings with the group, fostering observation skills and reinforcing the concept of the letter X in everyday life.
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Hello everyone! Today I’m here to introduce the letter X. That’s me, the letter X! You guys are going to get to know me a little better. Let’s start with my sound. Repeat after me. [Music] I can’t hear you! Great!
Now let’s look at how you have to write me. It’s very easy! We make a diagonal line downwards, then we pick up our pencil and make another exactly the same way on the other side, like this. Amazing! I look like an hourglass. [Music]
Now we’re looking to write in lowercase. Let’s make an almost full circle until here, and then we will do the same on the other side, but in the opposite direction, like this. I look like a half-eaten apple. Try it at home with pen and paper; it’s super easy!
Now let’s look at some words that start with X. Xylophone starts with X. I love how this instrument sounds! [Music] Taxi has a letter X. Have you ever taken a taxi? [Music] T-Rex also has an X. Did you know that dinosaurs went extinct millions of years ago? X-ray starts with the letter X. Did you know that thanks to X-rays, doctors can see human bones?
You’ve learned so much about me! Now let’s sing! Max! [Music] T-Rex Max is so excited to get started! Wait, what’s wrong? Why can’t he play with those short arms? There’s just no way!
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You’ve just learned a new letter, but there are many more! Click on more videos to learn about them and subscribe to the Smile and Learn channel to keep up with the new adventures! [Music]
There’s just no way!
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