Early literacyAges 4–625 min
English Letter Tracing
Six sheets covering all 26 English letters from A to Z in capital and small form on handwriting lines, followed by short three- and four-letter words.
Skills
- Pencil grip
- Left-to-right writing
- Capital and small letters
You will need
- Pencil
- Eraser
- Crayons (optional)
Page preview
Worksheet 1
Letters A to G
Look at the bold letters, trace over the hollow letters, then write them on your own in the last two boxes.
Worksheet 2
Letters H to N
Always start at the top, and remember English is written from left to right.
Worksheet 3
Letters O to U
Capital letters touch the top line; most small letters stay below the dotted line.
Worksheet 4
Letters V to Z
Look at the bold letters, trace over the hollow letters, then write them on your own in the last two boxes.
Worksheet 5
Three-letter words
Say each letter sound out loud as you trace the word, then copy it on the line.
Worksheet 6
Four-letter words
Trace each word slowly, noticing letter pairs that make one sound such as sh and ck, then copy it on the line.
For grown-ups
Notes for parents and teachers
Before you start
- Sit at a table with feet supported, using a short pencil that is easy to grip.
- Ask your child to say the letter’s name and sound before tracing it, for example “B says /b/”.
While tracing
- Most letters start at the top and move down; round letters such as c, o and a start near the top right and curve anticlockwise.
- Watch for letters that drop below the line, such as g, j, p, q and y.
- One sheet per sitting is plenty for younger children; stopping before fatigue keeps motivation high.
To extend
- Hunt for the letter together on book covers or food packaging at home.
- Ask your child to draw a small picture of each word beside the line.
Materials
- Pencil
- Eraser
- Crayons (optional)