Write It the Ukrainian Way—Letters You’ll Love
The Ukrainian alphabet might look different at first, but it’s full of letters kids can learn to love. Based on the Cyrillic script, it has 33 letters each with its own shape, sound, and charm. Learning to read and write them is a big step for any child starting Ukrainian!
Some letters may look familiar, like А, К, М, Т, while others are brand new, like:
- Ж (zh) – like the “s” in “treasure”
- Ї (yi) – sounds like “yee”
- Ґ (g) – a strong “g” sound
- Щ (shch) – a fun double sound kids love to repeat
These letters show up in names, songs, signs, and stories. Kids will spot them in Ukrainian storybooks, coloring pages, or even cartoons. Writing them by hand can feel like drawing fun shapes with curves, hooks, and lines.
Dinolingo includes tracing games, writing practice, and catchy songs that help kids remember the letters while having fun. It’s a great way to build confidence one sound at a time.
Try These Fun Activities
Letter Art Time
Choose a new Ukrainian letter each day and draw it big. Decorate it with things that start with that sound—like жаба (zhaba) for frog.
Alphabet Hop
Make flashcards with Ukrainian letters and place them on the floor. Call out a sound and have kids jump to the right letter!
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