Bring letters to life with this lowercase g–i alphabet printable!
This free worksheet helps children practice the letters g, h, and i while coloring friendly animals — a giraffe, a horse, and an iguana.
It’s a wonderful way to combine letter recognition, phonics practice, and creativity into one engaging early learning activity.
The activity encourages kids to trace, color, and say the sounds of the letters, helping them connect each symbol with familiar animals and sounds.
It’s designed for preschool and kindergarten learners who are building strong reading and writing foundations.
What’s Inside the g–i Alphabet Printable
Includes:
- Lowercase letters g, h, and i in large, bold outlines for tracing and coloring
- Animal illustrations to match each letter:
- Giraffe for “g”
- Horse for “h”
- Iguana for “i”
- Clean, easy-to-follow layouts perfect for beginners
The combination of tracing and coloring helps children strengthen fine motor skills, improve pencil control, and stay engaged while learning new letters.
How to Use This Printable
- Print on A4 or US Letter paper.
- Provide crayons, colored pencils, or markers for tracing and coloring.
- Say each letter and sound aloud as your child works — for example,
“g is for giraffe, h is for horse, i is for iguana.” - Encourage slow tracing for accuracy and focus.
- Extend learning by asking your child to name other words starting with these letters.
This worksheet can also be used in small groups or literacy centers to reinforce sound-to-letter connections and support early reading development.
Learning Benefits
The g–i alphabet printable supports key early learning goals:
- Builds fine motor strength and hand–eye coordination
- Reinforces letter recognition and sound association
- Encourages focus, patience, and creativity
- Supports phonics learning in a fun and visual way
- Provides a screen-free educational activity for home or classroom use
By linking each lowercase letter with an animal, children can remember them more easily — turning alphabet practice into a fun storytelling experience.
Download the free printable PDF below and help your little learners trace, color, and discover the lowercase letters g, h, and i with the friendly giraffe, horse, and iguana.
Explore more alphabet printables in our Alphabet Activities Collection to continue the learning adventure!
