Unlock early learning with the letter U!
This free printable tracing worksheet introduces both the uppercase U and lowercase u, along with a bright umbrella illustration to keep learning cheerful and fun. Perfect for preschool and kindergarten learners, this activity helps children build handwriting confidence, phonics awareness, and fine motor coordination.
Tracing and coloring together make this worksheet a creative and effective way to practice the letter U and learn its sound.
What’s Inside the Letter U Printable
- Large uppercase U and lowercase u — dotted outlines for tracing and handwriting practice
- Umbrella illustration — connects the /ŭ/ sound to a familiar object
- Clean, kid-friendly design — keeps attention on writing and coloring
Children will enjoy tracing the letters and coloring the umbrella in their favorite colors. The combination of structured tracing and open-ended coloring makes learning both educational and playful.
How to Use This Printable
- Print on A4 or US Letter paper.
- Provide pencils or crayons for tracing and markers for coloring.
- Say aloud: “U is for Umbrella” (emphasize the short /ŭ/ sound).
- Encourage kids to find other U words such as up, under, unicorn, or umbrella.
- Have them trace slowly to strengthen control and accuracy.
- Display their finished worksheet or collect it in an alphabet learning binder.
This worksheet works well for classroom activities, homeschool lessons, or at-home handwriting practice, supporting early learners as they gain confidence in writing and sound recognition.
Learning Benefits
- Reinforces letter recognition and sound association
- Builds fine motor skills and pencil control
- Encourages focus and patience through guided tracing
- Supports phonics and vocabulary growth
By combining tracing with coloring, children strengthen multiple early learning skills — including observation, memory, and hand–eye coordination — in a fun, hands-on way.
Extension Ideas
- Ask children to draw more U words like unicorn or umbrella in the rain.
- Practice forming the letter U with playdough or finger tracing in sand.
- Follow up with the Letter V Tracing Worksheet to continue building alphabet mastery.
Download the free printable PDF below and let your little learners trace, color, and explore the letter U with a cheerful umbrella friend!
Discover more engaging alphabet activities in the Alphabet Worksheets Collection.
