Tiny Hands, Big Words—How Punjabi Kids Learn Their First Letters
Learning to read and write in Punjabi is an exciting journey especially for children! From the graceful shapes of Gurmukhi letters to the sounds they represent, the Punjabi alphabet opens the door to stories, songs, and culture. But how do little learners actually begin this adventure?
The Beauty of Gurmukhi
Punjabi is most commonly written in the Gurmukhi script, which has 35 basic letters. For kids, these shapes may look like art at first—but with guidance and practice, they soon become familiar symbols of sound and meaning. Gurmukhi is phonetic, which means most letters are pronounced just as they are written, making it easier for young learners to build confidence.
First Steps in Literacy
For ages 2–5, learning letters often starts through sound play, pictures, and songs. Repetition and rhythm help these tiny learners connect visuals with pronunciation. By elementary school (ages 6–10), many children begin tracing, recognizing, and writing letters. Older kids (ages 11–14) may start reading basic sentences and forming their own!
Apps like Dinolingo’s Punjabi learning program include colorful visuals, pronunciation guides, and interactive lessons to make this process exciting. Animated videos, games, and printable worksheets support every stage of early reading.
Try These Fun Activities
Letter Art Time
Let kids pick a few Gurmukhi letters and decorate them with stickers, glitter, or drawings of objects that start with that letter.
Find the Letter!
Hide Gurmukhi letters around the room. Call out a sound, and have kids find the matching letter card.
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