Zoom into learning with the letter Z — the final stop on the alphabet adventure!
This free printable tracing worksheet introduces both the uppercase Z and lowercase z, paired with a fun zipper illustration to make learning hands-on and engaging. Designed for preschool and kindergarten learners, it combines phonics practice, handwriting development, and coloring fun in one easy printable.
Letter Z may come last in the alphabet, but it’s full of energy and excitement! This activity helps children trace, recognize, and pronounce the /z/ sound while enjoying a creative connection between letters and real-world objects.
What’s Inside the Letter Z Printable
- Large uppercase Z and lowercase z — dotted outlines for tracing and handwriting practice
- Zipper illustration — connects the /z/ sound to a familiar, everyday object
- Clean and simple layout — ideal for early learners building focus and confidence
Children can trace each letter carefully, color the zipper, and say aloud “Z is for Zipper” to reinforce sound and shape recognition.
How to Use This Printable
- Print on A4 or US Letter paper.
- Provide pencils, crayons, or markers for tracing and coloring.
- Practice aloud: “Z is for Zipper” (emphasize the /z/ sound).
- Encourage kids to think of other Z words, such as zebra, zoo, or zero.
- Let children color creatively while reviewing the shape of Z.
- Add the page to an alphabet binder to complete their A–Z collection!
This worksheet fits perfectly in classrooms, homeschool lessons, or at-home practice, helping kids end the alphabet with success and pride.
Learning Benefits
- Builds letter recognition and phonics awareness
- Develops fine motor control and pencil coordination
- Boosts confidence through tracing and completion
- Reinforces alphabet mastery by finishing the full A–Z set
Each stroke and line helps solidify letter familiarity, making it easier for young learners to transition from writing practice to reading readiness.
Extension Ideas
- Play a sound game: name animals or objects that start with Z.
- Try tracing the letter Z in sand, playdough, or with finger paint.
- Review the entire alphabet using the Alphabet Worksheets Collection to celebrate their progress.
Download the free printable PDF below and let your learners trace, color, and celebrate the letter Z with a zippy zipper friend — completing their alphabet learning journey from A to Z!
