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Teaching L Words for Kindergarten
Welcome to our educational series about teaching the letters of the alphabet! In this blog post, we’ll focus on teaching L words for kindergarten.
Learning letters is an essential step in early childhood education, laying the foundation for reading, writing, and language development. By introducing the letter “L” to young learners, we can ignite their curiosity and cultivate a love for learning that will stay with them throughout their educational journey.
Activities That Start With L
- Lollipop Decorating: Provide plain lollipops and a variety of edible decorations such as sprinkles, candies, and edible glitter. Let the kids decorate their lollipops using these materials. It’s a fun and tasty activity that allows for creativity and fine motor skills development.
- Leaf Art: Take a nature walk with the kids and collect various leaves of different shapes and sizes. Then, provide art supplies like paper, glue, and crayons or markers. Let the kids create leaf art by gluing the leaves onto the paper and using the crayons or markers to draw around them or add details. This activity promotes outdoor exploration and artistic expression.
- Letter Hunt: Prepare a set of alphabet cards or write letters on small pieces of paper. Hide the letter cards around the house or in a designated play area. Encourage the kids to find the hidden letters and name them aloud as they discover them. This activity helps reinforce letter recognition and can be turned into a friendly competition or a collaborative game.
- Limbo: Set up a limbo stick (a broomstick or pool noodle can work) at a suitable height. Play lively music and take turns having the kids try to go under the stick by bending backward without touching it. Lower the stick each round to increase the challenge. Limbo is a fun activity that promotes physical activity, coordination, and flexibility.
- Lemonade Stand: Let the kids learn how to make homemade lemonade and sell it to their friends.
Printable Alphabet Worksheets and Activities
Here is a collection of printable alphabet activities, and letter l worksheets, 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.
These alphabet word cards come with lowercase l and uppercase L cards, along with picture cards and words cards that have easy words that start with /l/ – both have a corresponding picture to help build the child’s vocabulary.
List of L Words
Here’s a list of 50 words that start with the letter “L,”. This list of words can be used for a variety of letter recognition activities appropriate for kindergarten, sorted in alphabetical order:
- Lamb
- Ladybug
- Lake
- Leaf
- Lemon
- Lighthouse
- Lion
- Lips
- Listen
- Little
- Llama
- Log
- Lollipop
- Love
- Lunch
- Lunchbox
- Lizard
- Lock
- Leaflet
- Library
- Line
- Letter
- Laugh
- Light
- Leg
- Lemonade
- Locust
- Lovely
- Lunar
- Lucky
- Lobster
- Lullaby
- Lumber
- Laptop
- Lantern
- Lavender
- Laundry
- Leafy
- Life
- Lime
- Littlest
- Lively
- Low
- Luau
- Lunchtime
- Luxury
- Lyric
- Ladybird
- Lightning
- Land
Animals that Start with L
This word list is compiled of animals that begin with the letter l. Learning about different animals is typically so much fun for kindergarten kids. From big cats to sneaky amphibians, little children are drawn to animals.
Use this list as a bridge from teaching about animals to fun alphabet activities.
- Lion
- Leopard
- Llama
- Lemur
- Lynx
- Ladybug
- Lobster
- Lamb
- Lemming
- Loon
- Longhorn
- Land fish
- Leatherback Turtle
- Lemon Shark
- Leopard Seal
- Leech
- Lionfish
- Lizard
- Locust
- Lorikeet
- Lovebird
Tips for Teaching the Letter L
- Letter Recognition: Introduce the uppercase and lowercase forms of the letter “L” to the children. Show them examples of the letter in various fonts and sizes. These alphabet letter hunts are perfect to help them to identify and recognize the letter in different contexts.
- Phonics and Sound: Teach the sound that the letter “L” makes. Practice saying words that begin with or contain the “L” sound, such as “lion,” “leaf,” or “lollipop.” Emphasize the sound of the letter “L” to help children associate it with the corresponding phonetic sound.
- Visual and Tactile Activities: Engage children in multisensory activities to reinforce letter recognition. Let them trace the letter “L” using their fingers on textured surfaces like sandpaper or play dough.
- Letter Formation: Teach children how to write the letter “L” by demonstrating the correct stroke order and formation. Practice writing the letter using different mediums, such as markers, crayons, or chalk. Encourage them to trace and copy the letter independently.
- Word and Picture Associations: Introduce simple vocabulary words that begin with the letter “L” and show corresponding pictures. For example, these alphabet cards have both word cards and picture cards to learn easy L words.
- Storytime: Incorporate books and stories that prominently feature words starting with the letter “L.” Read aloud to the children and pause when encountering “L” words, encouraging them to identify and repeat those words. This helps reinforce the letter’s sound and its usage in context.
- Alphabet Printable Activities: Mix up the alphabet activities with magnetic letters, pocket chart activities, letter hunts, and more! You can over 400 pages of printable activities in this Alphabet Bundle!
- Reinforcement through Play: Incorporate letter “L” learning into games or playful activities. Play games like “I Spy” where children find objects that begin with the “L” sound or have them sort objects into “L” and non-“L” categories. This gamified approach can make learning enjoyable and memorable.
Before you go, here are more posts you’ll enjoy:
Free Kindergarten Sight Words Lists
The Amazing Benefits of Nursery Rhymes
The Best Kindergarten “I Can” Statements
Teaching M Words for Kindergarten
10 Tips to Prepare Kids for Kindergarten
Teaching L Words for Kindergarten
