Have you ever stopped to think about how important alphabets are? Without them, we wouldn't be able to write stories, send messages, read books or even play fun word games.
The English alphabet has 26 letters, starting from A all the way to Z.
Each letter has its own shape and sound, and when we put them together, we can form words. For example, the letters C, A and T form the word 'cat'. Change one letter to B, and you get 'bat'. Just like that, alphabets can create endless words!
Some letters are extra fun because of the words they start with. The letter Z gives us words like 'zebra' and 'zoom', which sound playful and lively.
Learning alphabets is the first step to reading and writing. That's why young children spend a lot of time singing the ABC song, tracing letters and playing games with them. Once you know your alphabets well, you can open the door to a world of books, stories and knowledge.
What’s your favourite alphabet? Is it A for apple, B for balloon, or maybe M for Malaysia? Here are the letters from Starchild readers on the topic, My favourite alphabet.
Macke Lau Jae Yun, 10, says his favourite alphabet is M. It stands for so many things. It includes money, mother, Max (my cousin), McDonald's and macaroons. M also stands for many games I like to play like Monopoly. But the most important thing is my name... Magnificent Macke!
Older sister Wan Maysa Wan Ahmad Shafiq, 10, likes ice cream and her favourite letter is the letter I. "Ice cream is sweet and comes in many colours. My favourite flavour is strawberry. Every time I see the letter I, I think of having a cold and yummy treat."
"My favourite letter is A because it feels so positive and full of energy. There are so many good words that begin with A, like amazing, awesome, active and adventurous. It reminds me to always aim high and try my best in everything I do," says Erica Sophia, 12.
"My favourite alphabet is the letter H because my mother's name starts with that letter. It reminds me of her kindness and warmth she brings into my life. Every time I see it, I feel a little spark of comfort and love. I love my mother very much," says Anya Jesu Dass, seven.
ITEM: Deepavali will be celebrated next month. How do you celebrate the Festival of Lights with your family? Do you help decorate your home with colourful kolam, light up oil lamps or enjoy delicious treats? If you don't celebrate Deepavali, do you visit your friends who observe the festival? What do you like best about the celebration? Tell us your stories, and don’t forget to send us your drawings too!
Email your contributions to lifestyle@thestar.com.my by Oct 10. Please put "STARCHILD: Deepavali" in the subject line of your email.
Scanned drawings should be in jpeg format, with a resolution of 200dpi. Your contributions must carry your full name, age (open to children aged 12 and below only), gender, phone contact and address. Instead of handwritten letters, please type out your letters.
