Teach letter recognition and begin practicing handwriting skills with this printable bundle of letter tracing worksheets.
Let’s play a game, eh?
If I use the words ‘writing’ and ‘practice’, what comes to mind?
I’m not psychic but it’s pretty likely you thought of a scene that was boring and uneventful. Personally, I think of children sitting at their desks with pages of alphabet tracing pages being instructed to write within the lines.
I can’t help with those type of letter writing printables; they’ve been created.
I wanted to create something different.
I think learning anything (even calculus – which I failed 2x before finally passing in college) can be made less boring. First, I focused on teaching my toddler the alphabet, then I created my version of Fun Letter Tracing Worksheets for my toddler. Now, I’m making them available for you too.
Here what I did to make my writing worksheets engaging, practical, and fun.
- Used two different letter formats
- Ditched the lines
- Added blank space
- Made the sheets colorful
- Included uppercase and lowercase pages
- Added kid word association pictures
Below you’ll learn why these printables are awesome for helping toddler learn their alphabet and handwriting skills.
ABC PRESCHOOL + KINDERGARTEN LETTER TRACING WORKSHEETS
1. Two Letter Tracing Formats
To make the printables more than just a replica of what I already had in a writing workbook I had purchased, I included dotted line tracing sheets and trace within the letter tracing sheets.
Each format is useful for helping my toddler write the letters of the alphabet with good penmanship.
2. Ditched The Lines
Looking at what was already on the market, I noticed that many of the tracing worksheets used lines. Of course, there is a time and place for writing between the lines, in fact, our first learn to write workbook was this one and I recommend it.
My daughter didn’t mind writing in the book but she also has a writing pad like this one (affiliate link) and I quickly realized that the tracing on the lines didn’t directly translate to her being able to write the letters without assistance.
The writing pad was just a blank space. Therefore, to offer a similar experience, I included an abundance of blank space to practice writing letters freely.
4. Added Many Colors
There is a reason many classrooms, even Montessori classrooms are full of natural materials and the colors of the rainbow. Color is fun and engaging.
So, I used a template of color blocks to surround each writing section and I did it in a way that doesn’t deplete the color ink in your printer.
If you are magical and know how to change the number of times I hear ‘mama’ in a day into cartridges of color ink – I’m listening. Really, I’m listening. Drop a comment below. 😉
5. Included Uppercase + Lowercase
Each of the tracing worksheets includes tracing practice for uppercase and lowercase letters. This isn’t anything special but it is useful
6. Word Association Pictures
Finally, each letter has four pictures for word association, tracing, and a bit of coloring (my toddler made the coloring apparent to me).
That’s it. That was the methodology behind my tracing letter worksheets. Now, you can give them a test drive.
LEARN TO WRITE LETTER TRACING WORKSHEETS FROM A TO Z {FREE}
Click the photo or bold letters below, to download the tracing worksheets. Each letter bundle includes 12 pages each:
- Dashed tracing worksheets:
- uppercase letters (2 pages for each letter)
- lower case letter (2 pages for each letter)
- word association picture sheet (2 pages for each letter)
- Bubble tracing worksheets:
- uppercase letters (2 pages for each letter)
- lower case letter (2 pages for each letter)
- word association picture sheet (2 pages for each letter)
Enjoy!
These ABC printables are part of The Ultimate Early Learning Printable Bundle.
TIPS FOR GETTING THE MOST FROM THESE PRINTABLES
Repetition is necessary for learning. To limit the number of times you print the worksheets, I recommend using sheet protectors and thin dry erase markers.
Also, the worksheets are great for activities.
- We also use play-doh to recreate the shapes of the letters.
- We use kinetic sand to do find-and-seek letters.
- We use the worksheets to find 2-6 objects that start with the letter.
The worksheets aren’t just for tracing.
If you have questions about the product, let me know. I try out my products on my busy toddler before they make it to the market and this one is toddler-approved.
Note: Some toddlers aren’t ready to begin writing with pencils and markers. If that is the case for your child, get creative: use play-doh for shaping letters or sand for burying letters that need to be found. Go beyond the worksheet and create sensory activities with these worksheets.
RELATED RESOURCES
Once your little one can recognize the letters, grab a letter puzzle, and this FREE printable Alphabet Scavenger Hunt and have more fun!
Don’t limit your tracing practice to letters. Add on to the fun with number tracing printables.
YOUR TURN
What tools are you using to help your child learn to write the letters of the Alphabet?
