To help your preschooler learn the beginning L sound, I’ve compiled a short list of words that start with ‘L’ for you to use as anchor words. The /l/ sound is a smooth, continuous sound that’s easy for preschool-age children to pick up.
Like the letters B, G, D, and J, which we’ve already covered, the letter L is a voiced consonant. You can show your little one how to produce the sound by placing the tip of your tongue just behind the upper front teeth, while the vocal cords vibrate softly.
In its uppercase form, the letter L is pretty distinct. You can even use your fingers to show your child what a capital L looks like. In its lowercase form, however, it can be harder to distinguish between lowercase l and uppercase I. So be sure to draw comparisons between these letters for greater clarity.
So, what begins with the letter L? Here’s a list of preschool-friendly words.
L is for …
- Lion
- Leaf
- Lamp
- Log
- Leg
- Lip
- Lid
- Lake
- Lizard
- Lemon
- Ladybug
- Ladder
- Lock
Beginning L Sound Activities
To reinforce your child’s understanding of the letter L and its sound, here are a few fun activities you can use:
- L Sound Hunt: Go on a scavenger hunt around your house or in the yard to find objects that start with the L sound. For example, look for a lamp, leaf, or lemon.
- L Collage: Cut out or print out a large letter L. Then let your child decorate it with paper squares, dots, or craft supplies. They can even make it a big collage of pictures of words that start with L.
- Tracing the Letter L: Interested in a quiet time activity. Download the free preschool alphabet tracing and coloring worksheets below. To make it reusable, stick the pages in a clear plastic sleeve and use dry erase markers or washable markers that you can erase when they are done.
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