Bounce into learning with the second letter of the alphabet — B!
This free printable tracing worksheet introduces uppercase B and lowercase b through tracing, coloring, and phonics practice. With a bright ball illustration, it turns early handwriting into an active, enjoyable experience for young learners.
Perfect for preschool and kindergarten classrooms or home learning, this worksheet supports phonics awareness, fine-motor control, and letter recognition — three essentials for strong early literacy skills.
What’s Inside the Letter B Printable
The worksheet focuses on both forms of the letter B to help kids recognize and write it with confidence.
- Large uppercase B and lowercase b – bold outlines make tracing simple for beginners
- Fun ball illustration – connects the /b/ sound to a playful, real-world object
- Clean, uncluttered layout – helps children focus on shape, sound, and stroke order
Children can color the ball in bright shades of red, blue, or yellow as they repeat, “B is for Ball!” The combination of tracing, saying, and coloring builds long-term memory of both the letter form and its sound.
How to Use This Printable
- Print on A4 or US Letter paper.
- Provide crayons, pencils, or washable markers for tracing and coloring.
- Guide children to trace slowly, following the arrows or line guides.
- Say together: “B is for Ball” — emphasize the /b/ sound to strengthen phonics recognition.
- Ask children to name other words beginning with B — like bear, banana, or butterfly.
- Display finished pages on a classroom wall or save them in an alphabet portfolio for progress tracking.
This activity fits easily into circle time, literacy centers, or morning warm-ups. Parents can also use it for quick practice at home, encouraging confidence through short, daily sessions.
Learning Benefits
- Builds phonics and sound awareness
- Strengthens fine-motor coordination through tracing and coloring
- Improves focus and pencil control
- Expands vocabulary and encourages speaking practice
- Provides a screen-free, creative learning experience
Repetition helps kids master the letter’s shape and sound naturally. Each tracing session reinforces the rhythm of writing while connecting language to imagery.
Extension Ideas
- Play a quick “Find the Letter B” game using books or posters.
- Collect ball-shaped or B-named toys for a mini letter hunt.
- Continue learning with the next printable — Letter C Worksheet.
Download the free printable PDF below and let your little learner practice the letter B with a bright, bouncing ball!
Explore more fun alphabet worksheets in our Alphabet Activities Collection.
