Letter R Tracing Worksheet – Free Uppercase and Lowercase Printable with Rainbow

Reach for the letter R with this colorful and fun free printable tracing worksheet!
This engaging alphabet activity introduces both the uppercase R and lowercase r, paired with a cheerful rainbow illustration that brightens any learning space. Designed for preschool and kindergarten learners, it helps children practice tracing, build handwriting confidence, and connect letters with familiar words.

The worksheet supports letter recognition, strengthens phonics awareness, and develops fine motor control — key skills for early writing success.

What’s Inside the Letter R Printable

• Large uppercase R and lowercase r — dotted outlines for easy tracing practice
• Rainbow illustration — connects the /r/ sound to a fun and colorful image
• Simple, uncluttered layout — helps kids focus while learning and coloring

Each section encourages children to trace carefully, stay inside the lines, and recognize the shape and sound of the letter R. Coloring the rainbow afterward makes the experience creative and rewarding.

How to Use This Printable

1. Print on A4 or US Letter paper.
2. Provide pencils or crayons for tracing and markers for coloring.
3. Say together: “R is for Rainbow” (emphasize the /r/ sound).
4. Encourage kids to name other words starting with R, such as rabbit, ring, rocket, or rose.
5. Let them trace the letters slowly to build accuracy and confidence.
6. Display their colorful rainbow pages on a wall or keep them in an alphabet binder.

This worksheet is perfect for preschool classrooms, homeschool lessons, or home learning activities, giving children the joy of combining art and literacy.

Learning Benefits

• Reinforces letter recognition and sound association
• Builds hand–eye coordination and fine motor precision
• Encourages creativity and focus through tracing and coloring
• Develops phonemic awareness with real-world word examples

Each time a child traces or says the letter R, they’re strengthening both visual memory and pronunciation — a big step toward reading readiness.

Extension Ideas

• Have kids draw their own rainbow and label each color.
• Create a “Find the R” game — look for items around the room starting with R.
• Follow up with the Letter S Tracing Worksheet to keep the alphabet adventure going.

Download the free printable PDF below and let your learners trace and color their way through the letter R with a bright rainbow friend!
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