Ages 3–6
Ages 3–6WritingTracing
Trace the capital letters
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Trace over the dotted letters, then try on your own.
Curriculum links
- Common Core RF.K.1.D: Recognise and name all upper- and lowercase letters of the alphabet.
- Common Core L.K.1.A: Print many upper- and lowercase letters.
- England NC Y1.EN.SP.4: Name the letters of the alphabet in order.
- England NC Y1.EN.HW.3: Form capital letters.
- BNCC EF01LP10: Name the letters of the alphabet and recite it in order.
- BNCC EF01LP11: Know and relate print and cursive letters, capitals and lowercase.
- Programmes FR C1.FR.EC.1: Practise the movements of writing: trace and copy letters and patterns.
Licence: Crayonbird original
Also in: Español
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About this activity
What your child practises
Skills: Tracing capital letters.
Pencil control and forming letters and numbers the right way, starting at the right point.
What’s included
- 26 lines to trace
- An on-screen version with instant marking and stars
Age and school year
Made for ages 3–6. That’s Pre-K – Grade 1 in the US, Nursery – Year 2 in England, Nursery 1 – Primary 1 in Nigeria and LKG – Class 1 in India.
How to use it
- Print it at home or school – it fits a standard A4 or US Letter page.
- Play it on screen: answers are marked instantly and children earn stars.
- Write on it on a tablet or touchscreen with a finger or stylus – no printer needed.
Tips for parents and teachers
- Let your child choose the topic, colours or examples – ownership makes writing far more motivating.
- Display finished work on the fridge or a class wall; an audience gives writing a real purpose.
- Keep sessions to 5–10 minutes and finish with praise – young children learn best in short bursts.
Good to know
- Time needed
- About 15–25 minutes
- You’ll need
- A printer (or a tablet to work on screen) and a pencil