Keep climbing higher with the letter K!
This free printable tracing worksheet introduces children to the uppercase K and lowercase k, paired with a colorful kite illustration that adds fun to learning. It’s the perfect hands-on activity for preschool and kindergarten learners to practice letter formation, build phonics awareness, and develop fine motor control.
The kite theme helps children remember the /k/ sound while connecting it to a playful, familiar object. Each tracing exercise encourages focus, confidence, and coordination — key foundations for early writing success.
What’s Inside the Letter K Printable
- Large uppercase K and lowercase k — dotted outlines for tracing and writing practice
- Kite illustration — reinforces the /k/ sound in a fun and engaging way
- Clean, distraction-free layout — designed to help children stay focused
Kids can trace, color, and repeat for mastery. The clear layout gives young learners the space they need to form letters confidently while having fun with the bright kite design.
How to Use This Printable
- Print on A4 or US Letter paper.
- Provide pencils, crayons, or washable markers for tracing and coloring.
- Say aloud: “K is for Kite” — highlight the /k/ sound at the beginning.
- Encourage children to trace slowly, following the dotted lines carefully.
- Ask them to name other K words, such as king, kangaroo, key, or kiwi.
- Add their finished page to an alphabet binder to celebrate progress.
This worksheet can be used in classrooms, homeschool settings, or learning corners at home. Tracing a few letters each day helps children develop rhythm, hand strength, and muscle memory for writing.
Learning Benefits
- Builds letter recognition and connects sound to symbol
- Strengthens fine motor coordination for early handwriting
- Encourages focus and concentration through structured tracing
- Promotes creativity and self-expression while coloring
As kids trace and color, they learn that K makes a crisp /k/ sound — a key step in phonemic awareness and early literacy growth.
Extension Ideas
- Encourage children to draw extra K objects, like a kangaroo or key.
- Play a “Find the K” game around the room using flashcards or labels.
- Follow up with the Letter L Tracing Worksheet to continue the alphabet adventure.
Download the free printable PDF below and let your learners have fun tracing the letter K with a cheerful kite soaring through the sky!
Find even more alphabet resources in the Alphabet Activities Collection.
