Letter worksheets for preschool, one letter at a time
Each page focuses on one letter. Your child looks at how the uppercase and lowercase letter are made, traces them on primary lines starting at the green dot, writes one on their own and finishes with a picture word that begins with the letter sound.
7 free worksheets, PDF with answer keys, no sign-up · Reading & Phonics
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Which letters first?
There is no single right order. Many preschool programs start with the letters in a child's name, then the letters that are easy to write with straight lines (L, T, I, H, E, F) and then curves and diagonals. Sounds that are easy to stretch, like /m/, /s/ and /f/, are good early picks too.
Name and sound together
Say both every time: this is B, and it says /b/ as in ball. Children who connect the letter shape to its sound are ready to blend simple words much sooner.
Frequently asked questions
Should a 3-year-old be writing letters?
Some are ready, many are not, and both are normal. At 3, tracing with a finger or a chunky crayon and naming the letter is plenty. Real letter writing usually takes off between 4 and 5.
Why start at the green dot?
Starting each stroke at the top builds a habit that makes handwriting faster and neater later. The numbered arrows show the order of the strokes.
Uppercase or lowercase first?
Uppercase letters are easier to write because they use more straight lines, but most of what children read is lowercase. Our pages show both side by side.