Letter X
X marks the spot — explore the fascinating /ks/ sound with this unique Letter X display card!
The letter X is one of the most intriguing letters in the alphabet, and this display card gives it the attention it deserves. Unlike most letters, X typically appears at the END of words, making the /ks/ sound as in "fox" — a unique feature that makes for a brilliant teaching moment! X has a cross-like formation — two diagonal lines meeting in the middle — that makes it visually distinctive and easy to spot on the page.
From fox to box to mix, once students hear the /ks/ sound they'll start noticing X at the end of words everywhere.
Why teachers love it:
- Unique sound focus — highlights the /ks/ sound as in "fox", teaching students that X typically comes at the END of words
- Great conversation starter — X's unusual placement in words makes it a memorable phonics discussion point
- Clear X formation — the cross-shape of X is shown in upper and lowercase for handwriting reference
- Full alphabet set compatible — completes the collection alongside all other alphabet display cards
Perfect for:
- Alphabet wall displays and literacy corners
- Phonics lessons exploring letters that appear at the end of words
- Prep, Foundation, and Year 1 classrooms
- Letter of the week activities — X makes it extra special!
- CVC and word-ending phonics work (box, fox, mix, wax)
What's included:
A single printable PDF alphabet display card for the letter X, featuring upper and lowercase forms and a /ks/ sound keyword image.
X is extraordinary — put it on your wall and let students discover why!
SPECIFICATIONS
Format: PDF, set up for A4 paper. Exactly what's inside is listed above.
Editing: This download is not editable. The PDF is flattened to protect the design and the artists' work we license.
Printing: Open the file in a PDF reader and choose 'Fit to page' or 'Actual size'. Do a test page on plain paper first — card, colour and black-and-white all print well.
Licence: One classroom, one teacher. Please don't share, resell or post the file online; buy an extra licence for each colleague who wants their own copy.
TECHNICAL SUPPORT
You'll need a PDF reader on your device — the free Adobe Acrobat Reader is the most reliable. Double-click the downloaded file to open it.
If a page shows on screen but won't print properly, open it in Acrobat Reader, choose Print → Advanced → tick 'Print as image'.
Stuck? Contact us and we'll sort it out.
OUR HAPPINESS GUARANTEE
We want you to love every Mrs Edgar resource. If something isn't right, contact us within 30 days and we'll make it right. Because this is a digital file we can't refund a download that has already been opened, but we will always help you get it working. See our Returns Policy.
FAQS
Where is my download?
Check your inbox (and junk folder) for the email from Mrs Edgar with your link. You can also log in to your account at mrsedgar.com.au and download it from your order.
It came as a ZIP file — how do I open it?
On a Mac, double-click it. On Windows, right-click and choose 'Extract All'. Your PDFs will be inside.
Can I print in colour or black and white?
Yes. Our resources are designed to work both ways; black-and-white versions look great on coloured card.
The download won't start on my school computer.
Some school networks block downloads. Try again at home, or right-click the link and choose 'Save link as'.
