'z' is the last letter of the English alphabet and one of the most reversed by young writers. The English name 'zee' or 'zed' is unfamiliar to many Urdu speakers, who already know the strong 'z' sound from words like Zubair and Ziarat. The sound is easy. The shape is the challenge. Anchor the start point: top left, go right. Practising 'z' at the end of every alphabet review reinforces both order and shape. Reaching 'z' is a small celebration.

Twenty six letters. From 'a' for aam to 'z' for ziarat. Your hand has held them all. The alphabet is now an instrument you can play. The next song is up to you.