Adventures with the Letter E

Let's explore the excellent, energetic letter E! It's the start of exciting elephants, enormous eggs, and everyday adventures. We'll examine its easy-to-draw shape and the important sounds it makes.

Getting to Know the Letter E:

The letter E is an extremely important and excellent vowel! It has a strong, straight back and three shelves reaching forward, making it look very organized. Let's trace it in the air: one long line down, then lift your finger and add a little shelf on the top, one in the middle, and one at the bottom. The letter E is extra special because it has a short, energetic sound, 'eh', like in 'egg' and 'elephant'. It also has a long sound where it says its own name, 'ee', like in 'eagle' and when you see two of them together in 'bee'. Can you try making both exciting sounds?

- The Whizki Learning Team

Excellent Words that Start with E

Every new word helps your child's world expand. Encouraging them to explore vocabulary is an easy and effective way to build their communication skills. Here are some of our favorite 'E' words, with rich definitions and fun conversation starters.

Nouns Starting with E

Egg
An oval object laid by female birds, reptiles, amphibians, and insects. An egg has a protective shell on the outside and contains everything needed for a baby animal to grow. We often eat chicken eggs for a healthy and delicious breakfast.
If you could find a giant, magical egg, what do you hope would hatch out of it?
Elephant
The largest land animal on Earth, known for its long trunk, large floppy ears, and strong tusks. Elephants are very intelligent and social animals that live together in family groups and show deep feelings for each other. They have excellent memories!
If you were an elephant, what would you do with your long trunk all day?
Ear
The part of the body on either side of the head that you use for hearing. Your ears are like super-powered microphones that help you listen to music, the voices of people you love, and all the interesting sounds of the world around you.
Let's be very quiet for a moment. What is the quietest sound you can hear with your ears?
Eye
The round organs in your face that you use to see the world. Your eyes allow you to see beautiful colors, read amazing stories, and see the smiling faces of your friends and family. They help you explore the world visually.
What is the most beautiful thing you have seen with your eyes today?
Earth
The planet on which we live; the world. It's a giant, beautiful sphere with land, water, air, and life. Taking care of the Earth by recycling and not littering is a very important job for everyone.
What is your favorite place on the whole entire Earth?
Evening
The period of time at the end of the day, usually from about 6 p.m. to bedtime. The evening is a calm time when the sun goes down, the stars come out, and families get together for dinner and cozy story time.
What is your favorite thing to do in the evening before you go to sleep?
Engine
A machine with moving parts that converts power into motion. Engines make cars drive, airplanes fly, and trains go down the track. They are the powerful hearts of many of our most important vehicles.
If you could build an engine that was powered by something silly, like laughter, what would it do?
Eagle
A large, powerful bird of prey with a hooked beak and excellent eyesight. Eagles are known for their majestic flying, soaring high in the sky. The bald eagle is a famous symbol of the United States.
What do you think an eagle sees when it's flying way up high?
Envelope
A flat paper container with a sealable flap, used to enclose a letter or document. Sending someone a letter in an envelope is a thoughtful and personal way to share news or say hello, especially when you add a stamp and send it in the mail.
If we were to mail a letter to someone special, who should we send it to?
End
The final part of something, like the end of a book, a movie, or a day. Even though an end can sometimes feel sad, it also means there is a chance for a new beginning, like starting a new book or waking up to a new day.
What is your favorite kind of ending for a story?

Verbs Starting with E

Eat
To put food into the mouth, chew, and swallow it for nourishment. Eating healthy food gives our bodies the energy they need to grow, play, and learn. It’s also a delicious and social activity we share with our families.
What is the most delicious thing you have ever eaten?
Enter
To come or go into a place. You can enter a room, enter a contest, or enter a new grade in school. It marks the beginning of being in a new space or starting a new experience.
When you enter your room, what is the first thing you like to see?
End
To come to a final point or to finish. A story can end, a game can end, and the day can end. An ending is just a signal that it's time to start something new and exciting.
How do you feel when a really good book comes to an end?
Enjoy
To take delight or pleasure in an activity or occasion. You can enjoy reading a book, enjoy playing with a friend, or enjoy a sunny day. It's the wonderful feeling of being happy in the moment.
What is one activity that you always enjoy doing?
Erase
To rub out or remove something, especially writing or a drawing. An eraser is a helpful tool that shows us it's okay to make mistakes. Erasing gives us a chance to try again, which is how we learn!
Isn't it great that erasers exist to help us fix our mistakes?
Escape
To break free from confinement or control. In stories, a hero might escape from a dragon's lair. In real life, we can 'escape' into the world of a good book to give our minds a break and go on an adventure.
If you could escape to any magical land, where would you go?
Examine
To inspect someone or something in detail to determine its nature or condition. A doctor might examine a patient, or a scientist might examine a rock. It means to look very closely and with great curiosity.
Let's go outside and find an interesting leaf to examine closely. What do you see?
Encourage
To give someone support, confidence, or hope so they feel brave enough to do something. When we encourage our friends by saying 'You can do it!', we are being a good teammate and helping them to try their best.
What is one thing I can say to you that would encourage you today?
Explain
To make an idea or situation clear to someone by describing it in more detail. Explaining things is a great way to share knowledge. When you explain your feelings, it helps others understand you better.
Can you explain to me the rules of your favorite game?
Empty
To remove all the contents from a container. You might empty your toy box to find a specific toy. It can be a very satisfying feeling to empty something and then organize it all over again.
If we empty this box of blocks, what should we build?

Adjectives Starting with E

Easy
Achieved without great effort; presenting no difficulty. Some things are easy, and some things are hard, and that's okay! What seems easy for you might be difficult for a friend, and you can help each other.
What is one thing that is super easy for you to do?
Empty
Containing nothing; not filled or occupied. An empty cup is ready to be filled with juice, and an empty page is ready for a beautiful drawing. An empty space is full of possibilities!
This box is empty! What amazing treasures should we fill it with?
Early
Happening or done before the usual or expected time. The early bird gets the worm! Waking up early can give you a quiet, special time in the morning before the rest of the world gets busy.
What do you like about the early morning?
Every
Used to refer to all the individual members of a set without exception. We should be kind to every person we meet. It’s a word that reminds us to include everyone and everything in a group.
If you could give every child in the world one toy, what would it be?
Eight
The number equivalent to the sum of seven and one; one more than seven. An octopus has eight arms, and a spider has eight legs. The shape of the number 8 is like a fun, curvy racetrack!
Can you try to draw the number eight without lifting your pencil?
Eleven
The number equivalent to the sum of ten and one; one more than ten. It comes after ten and before twelve. It’s a special number because it’s the first two-digit number where both digits are the same.
Let's count all of your fingers and then add one more. Now we have eleven!
Enormous
Very large in size, quantity, or extent; huge. A whale is an enormous animal, and a skyscraper is an enormous building. It’s a fun, powerful word to use when 'big' just isn't big enough.
What is the most enormous thing you have ever seen?
Excellent
Extremely good; outstanding. It’s a wonderful word to use when someone has done a fantastic job. Giving your excellent effort is more important than being perfect. It means you tried your very best.
You showed excellent effort on that puzzle! How did it feel to solve it?
Excited
A very happy and enthusiastic feeling, often because something good is about to happen. You might feel excited on your birthday or before going on a fun trip. It's a bubbly, energetic emotion.
What is one thing coming up that you feel really excited about?
Equal
Being the same in quantity, size, degree, or value. If we share a cookie and we each get an equal piece, it means our pieces are the same size. It’s a very important idea for fairness and sharing.
How can we cut this apple so that we both get an equal piece?

Adverbs Starting with E

Early
Before the usual or expected time. The opposite of late. If you wake up early, you get to see the sunrise. It means starting something before others, which can be a peaceful and productive way to begin the day.
Why do you think it’s a good idea to arrive early for a movie?
Easily
Without difficulty or effort. Some things we can do easily, like smiling! For things that aren't easy, we can practice until we are able to do them more easily. It shows how much we can grow.
What is one thing you can do very easily now that used to be hard?
Enough
As much or as many as is necessary or desirable. Having enough means you are content and have what you need. It is a wonderful feeling to know that what you have, and who you are, is always enough.
Have you had enough to eat, or would you like some more?
Evenly
In a regular or steady way; in equal amounts. When we share snacks, we try to divide them evenly so everyone gets the same amount. It’s a key part of being fair to our friends and family.
Can you help me spread the butter evenly on this piece of toast?
Ever
At any time. It's a word we use to ask about all of someone's experiences. For example, 'Have you ever been to the beach?'. It's a great word for starting conversations and learning more about people.
What is the best thing you have ever done?

Practice the Letter E at Home (No Screens Needed!)

The best learning happens through play. Here are a few simple, screen-free ideas to continue your letter E adventure together and make learning a part of your daily life.

Egg Carton Creations

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This is a fantastic upcycling activity that encourages creativity and strengthens fine motor skills. It teaches children that everyday objects can be transformed into art! You'll need an empty cardboard egg carton, kid-safe paint, scissors (for adult use), and collage materials like googly eyes, pipe cleaners, or bits of colored paper. First, an adult can cut the individual cups apart. What can they become? A caterpillar, a turtle, a line of little boats, or even a set of flowers. Let your child's imagination lead the way as they paint and decorate each cup. This activity is excellent for building hand strength as they paint and glue, and it also introduces the concept of three-dimensional art. Ask questions like: 'What else could this egg cup become?', 'What story can we tell about the creature you've made?'

Explore with Your Eyes & Ears

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This is a wonderful mindfulness activity that connects the letter 'E' to a child's own senses of sight (Eyes) and hearing (Ears). It helps develop focus and an appreciation for the details of the world around them. Find a comfortable spot, either inside by a window or outside on the grass. First, close your eyes together for one minute and just listen. When the minute is up, share what you heard. Was it a bird singing, the hum of the refrigerator, a distant car? This builds attentive listening skills. Next, open your eyes and become 'Eagle-Eyed Explorers'. Look for the tiniest things you can find in the space around you—a tiny bug on a leaf, a small crack in the sidewalk, the different shades of green in one patch of grass. This activity costs nothing and requires no materials, but it is a powerful way to practice focus and be present in the moment together.

Emotion Charades

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This activity is a playful and powerful way to build social-emotional literacy, a core part of 'meaningful' development. It connects the letter 'E' to the important world of 'Emotions'. First, on small slips of paper, write down different emotions, especially ones starting with E like 'Excited' and 'Embarrassed', but also other core feelings like happy, sad, and angry. Fold them up and put them in a bowl. Take turns drawing a slip of paper and acting out the emotion using only your face and body—no words allowed! The other person has to guess what emotion you are portraying. This game is not only fun, but it helps children identify and name their own feelings, recognize emotions in others (building empathy), and understand that it's normal and healthy to experience a wide range of emotions. It's a joyful way to have a very important conversation.

Your Alphabet Adventure Map

Think of this as your family's personal map to the world of letters. Each letter below is a gateway to its own unique adventure, filled with fun words, hands-on activities, and printable worksheets. Click on any letter to begin exploring its sounds, shapes, and the stories it can tell.

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