Start your alphabet adventure with the lowercase letters a, b, and c!
This free printable worksheet helps children learn the alphabet through fun animal illustrations.
The activity page features large lowercase letters to trace and color, along with a friendly alligator, bear, and cat that bring learning to life.
The activity builds letter recognition, fine motor control, and phonics awareness, helping preschool and kindergarten learners connect each letter to its sound in a memorable way.
What’s Inside the a–c Alphabet Printable
This printable pack includes three beautifully illustrated animals designed for young learners:
- Lowercase a, b, and c in bold, easy-to-trace outlines
- Animal images to match each letter:
- Alligator for “a”
- Bear for “b”
- Cat for “c”
- Spacious layouts that encourage coloring and tracing without clutter
The clean design allows kids to focus on both letter formation and creativity, while associating each sound with a fun animal image.
How to Use This Printable
- Print on A4 or US Letter paper for best results.
- Provide crayons, pencils, or markers for tracing and coloring.
- Say each letter aloud while coloring — for example:
“a is for alligator, b is for bear, c is for cat.” - Encourage your child to trace each letter slowly, using proper direction and control.
- Extend the lesson by asking:
“Can you name other words that start with a, b, or c?”
This printable can be used in classrooms, at home, or for homeschooling. It also works well as part of a daily alphabet routine, where children color and trace a few letters each day.
Learning Benefits
- Develops fine motor skills and hand–eye coordination
- Strengthens early handwriting control through tracing
- Improves alphabet recognition and sound association
- Encourages creative confidence through coloring
- Supports phonics-based early reading foundations
Connecting letters with animals makes abstract symbols more relatable for children, turning learning into an enjoyable visual story.
Download the free printable PDF below and let your little learners trace and color their way through the lowercase letters a, b, and c with a friendly alligator, bear, and cat!
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