Letter R: cursive script – The alphabet for kids

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In today’s lesson, we explored the letter R, learning its sound and how to write both the uppercase and lowercase forms. We also discovered words that start with R, such as “red,” “rock,” “rose,” and “rhino,” while enjoying a fun song about the letter. Keep practicing and exploring more letters as you continue your learning journey!
  1. What sound does the letter R make?
  2. Can you tell me a word that starts with the letter R?
  3. How do you write the big R? Can you show me?

Let’s Learn About the Letter R!

Hello, friends! Today, we’re going to have fun with the letter R. Are you ready? Let’s go!

Meet the Letter R

Hi there! I’m the letter R. I make a special sound. Can you try it with me? It’s like a lion’s roar. Rrrrr! Great job!

Writing the Big R

Let’s learn how to write the big R. Start at the top and draw a straight line down. Go back to the top and make a curve to the right. Then, draw another straight line down. Look, it’s like a snail coming down a wall!

Writing the Little r

Now, let’s try the little r. Start here, go right, then down, and make a little curve. Wow, it looks like a boot! You can try writing it at home with a pen and paper. It’s super fun!

Words with R

Let’s find some words that start with R. The first word is red. Red is a color. What’s your favorite color?

Next, we have rock. Be careful with those rocks! And how about rose? Roses smell so nice!

There’s also rhino. Did you see the rhino’s big horn?

R’s Fun Song

When R is happy, he loves to play with his toy—a big rock! He paints it red with his paw. Let’s sing along!

You’ve learned about the letter R today, but there are many more letters to discover. Keep exploring and have fun learning!

  • Can you think of any other words that start with the letter R? Maybe you can find some around your house or in your favorite storybook!
  • What is something red that you like? It could be a toy, a fruit, or even something you see outside. Why do you like it?
  • If you could paint a rock any color, what color would you choose and why? What would you draw or write on it?
  1. R Treasure Hunt: Go on a treasure hunt around your home or classroom to find objects that start with the letter R. Can you find a red ribbon, a rock, or maybe a rubber band? Once you find them, try to make the R sound with each object. Share your discoveries with your friends or family!

  2. R Art Project: Create a collage using pictures of things that start with the letter R. You can cut out pictures from magazines or draw them yourself. Include items like a rabbit, a rainbow, or a rocket. Once your collage is complete, practice saying the R sound with each picture. Display your artwork for everyone to see!

  3. R Sound Detective: Listen carefully to the sounds around you. Can you hear the R sound in words people say or in songs you listen to? Make a list of all the R words you hear throughout the day. Share your list with your classmates and see who found the most R words!

Here’s a sanitized version of the provided YouTube transcript:

[Music]

Hello friends! Today I’m here to present the letter R.

[Applause]

Hello everyone, I’m R, and it’s my turn to tell you about me. Let’s start with my sound. It’s a tricky one because you have to roll your tongue. Repeat after me.

[Music]

Really great! Imagine you’re a lion.

[Applause]

Now let’s try to write me. We start up here and draw a straight line down. Now we go back to the same place and draw a curve to the right. Now right here, we draw another straight line. There you go!

Oh, I look like a snail coming down a wall.

[Music]

Now let’s try the lowercase. Ready? We start here, then we go right. Now we go down and curve a little here. Brilliant!

Oh, now I look like a boot.

[Music]

Try it at home with pen and paper; it’s super easy!

[Applause]

Now let’s show you words I’m in. The first letter in red is R. My favorite color—what’s yours?

Rock also starts with an R. Careful with those rocks! What about rose? What letter does it start with?

R, yes! I love the smell of roses. Rhino also starts with an R. Did you see its horn?

Okay, let’s get this beat going!

When R is filled with joy, he’s ready for his brand new toy—a real big rock for him to draw, red paint dripping from his paw.

[Music]

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 Alone channel to keep up with the new adventures.

[Music]

This version maintains the essence of the original transcript while removing any informal or unnecessary elements.

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