Hello, friends! Today, we’re going to learn about the letter “C.” “C” is a special letter because it can make different sounds. When “C” is with an “o” or “u,” it sounds like this: “cake,” “cow,” and “cup.” Can you say those words with me?
But when “C” is with an “i” or “e,” it sounds like this: “ice,” “city,” and “circle.” Great job!
Here’s a secret: when “C” is next to the letter “K,” they make a strong sound together. They’re a great team!
Let’s learn how to write the letter “C.” Start at the top and make a curve to the left. It looks like a wave! Now try making a smaller “C.” It’s the same, just smaller. You can practice with a pen and paper at home!
Can you think of words that start with “C”? How about “color,” “cinema,” and “coffee”? Yum, coffee!
Now, let’s meet the letter “K.” “K” makes a sound like this: “kiwi,” “kung fu,” and “karaoke.” Can you say those words?
To write a big “K,” start at the top and draw a straight line down. Then, make two lines from the middle, one going up and one going down. It looks like a cheerleader!
For a small “k,” start with a line down, then go up and make a curve to the right. Add a little line across, and you’re done! It looks like a rabbit!
Try writing “K” at home. It’s fun!
Now, let’s learn about the letter “Q.” “Q” is a little shy and likes to be with “U.” Together, they make words like “quick,” “question,” and “quesadilla.” Yum, quesadillas!
To write a big “Q,” start with a circle and add a little line at the bottom. It looks like a table tennis paddle!
For a small “q,” make a circle, then draw a line down and a little line across. It looks like a water hose!
Practice writing “Q” at home. It’s easy!
Now that we’ve learned about “C,” “K,” and “Q,” let’s sing a song about them! Singing helps us remember the sounds and shapes of the letters. Have fun singing along!
Keep learning and exploring more letters. There are so many adventures waiting for you!
Letter Sound Hunt: Go on a letter sound hunt around your home or classroom! Find objects that start with the letters “C,” “K,” and “Q.” For example, look for a “cup” for “C,” a “key” for “K,” and a “quilt” for “Q.” Can you find at least three objects for each letter? Share your findings with a friend or family member and practice saying the words together.
Letter Art: Create a piece of art using the letters “C,” “K,” and “Q.” Use crayons, markers, or paint to draw each letter on a large piece of paper. Then, decorate each letter with pictures or stickers of things that start with that letter. For example, you can draw a “cake” next to the letter “C,” a “kite” next to the letter “K,” and a “queen” next to the letter “Q.” Display your artwork at home or in the classroom!
Story Time with Letters: Make up a short story using words that start with “C,” “K,” and “Q.” For example, “Once upon a time, a curious cat named Coco met a kind kangaroo who loved to play with a quick quail.” Share your story with a friend or family member. Can you think of more words to add to your story?
Sure! Here’s a sanitized version of the transcript:
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Hi friends! Today we’ll meet and learn some things about me, like how I’m pronounced. I’m a little special; I like to sound different depending on the letters around me. When I’m with an “o” or “u,” my sound is hard. Listen to words like “cake,” “cow,” and “cup.”
Then, when I’m with “i” or “ei,” I sound like this: “ice,” “city,” “circle.” Congrats, you’ve got it!
Okay, I’ve also got a secret. Shh, come closer! When my friend letter “k” is next to me, it keeps me sounding strong. Always! We’re a great team together. We sound like this. Congrats!
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Okay, let’s check out how to write me. It’s super easy! We start up here and curve carefully to the left like this. Cool! There you go! Oh, it looks like a wave.
Now let’s try smaller caps. It’s the same but smaller. We start the same way, curve it, and done! Try at home with pen and paper; it’s super easy!
Let’s look at where I am in color. It starts with “c.” What’s your favorite color? The first letter in “cinema” is “c.” I bet you like the cinema! What about coffee? What letter does it start with?
“See a cup of coffee for me, please!”
Have a look at this word: “cook.”
Hello, Carlos! Can’t wait to eat your food. See you later!
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Time for singing!
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Carlos bakes my favorite cakes with cups.
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Hi friends! I’m here to present letter “k.”
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Okay, here I go! I’m “k.” Let’s start with my sound. Repeat after me!
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Now let me show you how to write me. Let’s start with the capital letter. We start up here and draw a straight line downwards. Now, right in the middle, we draw a line up this way and another one down that way. Yay! Keep it up! I look like a cheerleader!
Let’s try the lowercase. We’ll start here and go down. Now we go up and turn to the right like that. Good! The last thing we’ve got to do is draw a line that goes through here, and we’re done! Now I look like a rabbit.
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Try at home with pen and paper; it’s super easy!
Now let me show you words I’m in. The first word is “kiwi.” Yum! I love kiwis!
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“Kung fu” also starts with a “k.” I’m the king of kung fu!
How many “k’s” are in the word “karaoke”? One and two! Yes!
“Ketchup” also starts with a “k.” The perfect sauce for a hamburger.
Okay, we’re done! Let’s get this going with a song.
What’s through? Yummy kiwi!
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Sing together from the top!
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Hi friends! Today I’m here to present letter “q.”
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Hi! I’m “q.” It’s time to learn about me. Ready? Let’s start with my sound. Repeat after me!
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Louder!
You don’t see me a lot, do you? I like to stay at home, but sometimes I will appear with letter “u.” It makes me sound stronger.
Cute!
Now let me show you how to write me.
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Let’s start with a capital letter. We start here and draw a circle. Well done! Wait, we need to draw this little line here. Yep, now it’s correct! Oh, I look like a table tennis paddle!
Now let’s try the lowercase. We start here and make a circle. Now we draw a line downwards and up again to make a little line across. Here we go! Now I look like a water hose.
Try at home with pen and paper; it’s super easy!
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Now let me show you words I’m in.
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“Quick” starts with letter “q.” Quick, quick! We’re running late!
“Question” also starts with a “q.” Any questions, anybody?
“Wyatt” also starts with a “q.” I think they’re doing a quiz!
“Quesadilla” also starts with a “q.” Did you know they come from Mexico? Yum! I love quesadillas!
I’m in the mood for a song. Quentin, you there?
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Lightning on!
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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.
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This version removes any informal language and maintains a clear and friendly tone.
