Evidence-based curriculum for ages 2-8

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Free printable letter S word list for kids from ABCmouse.com. Pictured here: Sun, Stick, Skunk, Spoon.

Words That Start With the Letter S for Kids

Check out our list of letter S words, letter S activities, and tips for teaching the letter S sound and words to your child.

Help your child expand their vocabulary and learn the letter S sound with these letter S words for preschoolers, kindergarteners, and elementary students. These lists of words include simple CVC words and more complex words for older children. Whether hearing the words read to them or reading the words themselves, children will have an opportunity to grow their vocabulary and understanding of the letter S sound.

Younger children will especially enjoy the letter S coloring sheet featuring images of the letter S and pictures of words that start with the letter S.

Pick and choose the words you feel are appropriate for your child, and remember that this list can be used to familiarize your child with the sound of the letter S, as a vocabulary list, or as a spelling list.

You’ll also find a definition for each letter S word and the word used in a simple sentence to help your child better understand its meaning. You can further enhance learning with our printable list of letter S words, as well as a list of letter S activities to try and tips for teaching new letters and words to your child.

Colorful poster of words that start with the letter S for kids. Skunk, spoon, squid, sushi, stick, sun.

Lists of Letter S Words

3-Letter CVC S Words

Simple Preschool Letter S Words

Elementary Letter S Words

Letter S Animal Words

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Letter S Object Words

Letter S Places Words

Letter S Nature and Environment Words

Letter S Emotions and Traits

Letter S Action Words

Free Printable Letter S Words Lists


Letter S Words with Pictures


Letter S Activities

Letter S Song:

Learning about the letter S is especially fun when it’s a song kids can listen, dance, and sing to.

Letter s song on YouTube from ABCmoue.com.

Letter S Worksheets:

These free printable letter S worksheets can help children learn to recognize the letter S, say its name and the sound it makes, and start learning how to write it, too.

Free printable letter s worksheets for kids from ABCmouse.com.

Letter S Activities


Tips for Teaching Letter S Words

  1. Use Your Teeth

    Help your child feel how their teeth come together and air gets pushed through them as they make the letter S sound.
  1. Letter Sound of the Week

    Add some fun to learning new letter sounds by picking a new letter sound for each week. Spend the week identifying things that start with the letter sound, making foods that use the designated letter sound, and hunting for the letter sound in books.
  1. Incorporate Technology

    Use educational apps and videos that focus on the letter S, creating another learning path for your child that offers auditory and visual input.

Additional Resources

ABCmouse has educational resources for children aged 2-8, as well as resources to help parents and teachers.

Color by Letter Worksheets

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