Explore the letter X with a musical touch!
This free printable tracing worksheet introduces both the uppercase X and lowercase x, paired with a colorful xylophone illustration. Perfect for preschool and kindergarten learners, this activity blends phonics, handwriting, and coloring fun to make learning interactive and memorable.
The letter X is a unique one — often appearing in the middle or at the end of words — and this worksheet helps children recognize, pronounce, and write it confidently through guided tracing.
What’s Inside the Letter X Printable
- Large uppercase X and lowercase x — dotted outlines for tracing and handwriting practice
- Xylophone illustration — connects the letter X with a bright, familiar musical instrument
- Simple, clean layout — ideal for young learners developing focus and control
Children can trace both versions of the letter, color the xylophone, and say the sound aloud to strengthen recognition and memory.
How to Use This Printable
- Print on A4 or US Letter paper.
- Provide pencils or crayons for tracing and markers for coloring.
- Say aloud: “X is for Xylophone” (emphasize the /ks/ sound).
- Discuss how X often comes in the middle or end of words — for example, box, fox, or mix.
- Encourage neat tracing by following each dotted line carefully.
- Collect the worksheet in an alphabet binder to track progress through the ABCs.
This printable is great for classroom literacy lessons, homeschool activities, or extra handwriting practice at home.
Learning Benefits
- Builds letter recognition and strengthens phonics awareness
- Improves fine motor control and pencil coordination
- Encourages attention to detail and patience
- Supports early literacy development through repetition and sound association
By tracing and coloring, children engage multiple senses — visual, auditory, and kinesthetic — making letter learning both effective and enjoyable.
Extension Ideas
- Ask kids to find X words around the house or in books (box, fox, six).
- Play a sound game: identify where the /ks/ sound appears in familiar words.
- Follow up with the Letter Y Tracing Worksheet to continue the alphabet adventure.
Download the free printable PDF below and let your learners trace, color, and explore the letter X with a bright xylophone friend!
Find more alphabet fun in the Alphabet Worksheets Collection.
