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If you’re a teacher or homeschool parent, you know teaching c words for kindergarten kids can be tricky. After all, teaching letter sounds can be tricky when a letter can make more than one sound. Thankfully, you’ve come to the right place!
Teaching kindergarten students is quite an experience. Introducing them to the wonders of language is a crucial step in their educational journey.
When it comes to teaching the letter “C,” it’s important to make the learning process fun, engaging, and interactive.
In this blog post, we will explore various activities that can be used to teach “C” words to kindergarten students. Furthermore, you will find multiple c word lists and alphabet worksheets to keep learning fun.
By incorporating these strategies into your teaching, you can foster a love for language and lay a solid foundation for their future literacy skills.
Letter C Activities for Young Children
The “C” Sound Song
Music is a powerful tool for engaging young minds and aiding in the retention of information. Create a catchy and repetitive song that focuses on the “C” sound.
For example: “Let’s sing the ‘C’ sound song, With words that are fun and long. Cat, car, and cookie too, ‘C’ is the sound we love to do!”
Encourage active participation by asking the kids to repeat the words after you.
Consider incorporating hand gestures or actions to accompany the words, making it a multi-sensory experience. Repeating the song regularly will help reinforce the association between the letter “C” and its sound.
Creative Crafts
Kindergarten students love getting their hands dirty while engaging in craft activities. Utilize this enthusiasm to reinforce their understanding of “C” words.
Some craft ideas include:
a) Collage: Encourage students to cut out pictures of various objects from magazines or printouts, focusing on items that start with the letter “C.”
b) Crown: Help students cut out a crown template from construction paper, and let them decorate it with “C” words written or drawn on each section.
c) Clay Creations: Provide students with clay or playdough and challenge them to create objects that begin with “C,” such as a cat, car, or cupcake.
Captivating Games
Games offer an exciting way to engage students and facilitate active learning. Incorporate interactive games into your teaching routine to reinforce their understanding of “C” words. Here are a few ideas:
a) Charades: Divide the class into two teams and have them take turns acting out “C” words for their teammates to guess.
b) “C” Treasure Hunt: Hide objects around the classroom that start with the letter “C” and provide students with a list of these items. Let them search for the objects and check them off the list as they find them.
c) Concentration: Create a set of cards with pictures or words that start with “C.” Place them face down and have students take turns flipping two cards at a time, trying to make matches.
Colorful Storytime
Storytelling is a timeless and effective method of engaging young learners.
Select picture books that prominently feature “C” words, such as “The Very Hungry Caterpillar” by Eric Carle or “Chicka Chicka Boom Boom” by Bill Martin Jr. and John Archambault.
As you read, emphasize the “C” words and encourage students to identify them in the text and illustrations.
After reading, discuss the story and ask questions that prompt students to recall and use the “C” words they encountered.
Printable Alphabet Activities
Here is a collection of printable alphabet activities you can do when teaching letters and sounds.
Alphabet Vocabulary Words and Picture Cards
Check out the complete alphabet activity pack HERE, including pocket chart cards, sorts, and write the room activities.
C Words for Kindergarten
When putting together this list of letter c words, I wanted to include both familiar and new vocabulary words early readers would understand.
This is an overall list of words your kindergarten kids can use when learning about the letter and sound c. What new words do you think will fit into your kid’s vocabulary?
- Cabin
- Cable
- Cactus
- Cake
- Calculator
- Calendar
- Call
- Camera
- Camp
- Can
- Candle
- Candy
- Canoe
- Canvas
- Cap
- Cape
- Capital
- Captain
- Car
- Card
- Care
- Carpet
- Carrot
- Carrot seed
- Cart
- Castle
- Cat
- Catch
- Caterpillar
- Cauliflower
- Cause
- Cave
- Ceiling
- Cell
- Cement
- Cent
- Century
- Chair
- Chalk
- Challenge
- Champion
- Change
- Character
- Charge
- Cheese
- Cherry
- Chess
- Chest
- Chicken
- Cookie jar
- Color
10 Hard C Words
The following list of c words contain the “hard c” sound, which is pronounced as /k/.
- Crocodile
- Caterpillar
- Camel
- Cactus
- Chameleon
- Coconut
- Cyclone
- cave
- castle
- cat
10 Soft C Words
These words contain the “soft c” sound, which is pronounced as /s/.
- Circle
- Cents
- Cellphone
- Circus
- City
- Centipede
- Celery
- Centers
- Ceiling
- Cement
Themed Words that Start with C
Animals: Cheetah, Chimpanzee, Crocodile, Cougar, Camel
Birds: chickadee, chicken, cockatoo, crow
Fruits and Vegetables: cabbage, carrots, cauliflower, cantaloupe
Household Items: calendar, crate, carpet, candle
Sports and Games: catch, canoeing, croquet, chess
Nature: creatures, clouds, country, city
Emotions and Feelings: comfort, compassion, confident, confused
Conclusion
Teaching “C” words for kindergarten students can be an exciting and rewarding experience. By incorporating creative methods such as songs, crafts, games, and storytime into your lessons, you can make the learning process engaging and memorable.
Remember to create a positive and inclusive classroom environment, allowing students to actively participate and express their ideas.
With these strategies, you can instill a love for language, promote literacy skills, and set a strong foundation for their educational journey ahead. Happy teaching!
Before you go, here are more posts you’ll enjoy:
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The Amazing Benefits of Nursery Rhymes
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Teaching F Words for Kindergarten
