Learning lowercase letters becomes even more exciting when animals join the page!
This free printable alphabet activity helps children explore the letters j, k, and l, each paired with a friendly animal — jellyfish, kangaroo, and lion.
It’s a fun way for kids to connect letters, sounds, and words while enjoying creative coloring.
Through tracing and coloring, children naturally strengthen fine motor skills, build handwriting readiness, and practice phonics awareness — all while having fun.
What’s Inside the j–l Alphabet Printable
Includes:
- Lowercase letters j, k, and l in bold outlines for tracing or finger-tracing
- Animal illustrations to match each letter:
- Jellyfish for “j”
- Kangaroo for “k”
- Lion for “l”
- Simple, open layouts that encourage focus and creativity
The activity invites children to see the letter, say the sound, and color the animal, reinforcing memory and helping them recognize letter shapes with ease.
How to Use This Printable
- Print on A4 or US Letter paper.
- Provide crayons, markers, or colored pencils for tracing and coloring.
- Practice aloud together: “j is for jellyfish, k is for kangaroo, l is for lion.”
- Encourage slow, careful tracing to build control and confidence.
- Extend the lesson by asking your child to name other words that begin with j, k, or l.
This activity works perfectly at home, in classrooms, or for homeschooling sessions focused on early literacy and alphabet review.
Learning Benefits
The j–l alphabet printable supports core preschool and kindergarten learning goals:
- Builds fine motor strength and pencil control
- Reinforces letter recognition and phonics connections
- Encourages focus and patience through tracing and coloring
- Promotes creativity while learning new words
- Provides a screen-free activity ideal for early learners
By combining letters with playful animals, children can remember and pronounce each sound more easily — turning alphabet practice into a joyful experience.
Download the free printable PDF below and let your little learners explore lowercase letters j, k, and l with the jellyfish, kangaroo, and lion.
Continue the fun with more alphabet printables in our Alphabet Activities Collection.
