Learning the alphabet becomes more fun when animals join in!
This free printable alphabet worksheet introduces the lowercase letters p, q, and r, paired with friendly animal illustrations — a penguin, quail, and rabbit.
Through tracing, coloring, and saying each sound, children can connect letters to words in a hands-on, creative way.
It’s designed to support early literacy, strengthen fine motor control, and make pre-writing practice enjoyable for preschool and kindergarten learners.
What’s Inside the p–r Alphabet Printable
Includes:
- Bold lowercase letters p, q, and r – easy for tracing, finger-tracing, or rainbow coloring
- Animal illustrations:
- Penguin for “p”
- Quail for “q”
- Rabbit for “r”
- Clean, simple layouts that help kids stay focused and confident
This activity combines visual learning and phonics, encouraging children to see the letter, say the sound, and color the matching animal.
This multi-sensory approach helps improve letter recognition and prepares kids for handwriting.
How to Use This Printable
- Print on A4 or US Letter paper.
- Provide crayons, markers, or colored pencils for tracing and coloring.
- Say each sound together: “p is for penguin, q is for quail, r is for rabbit.”
- Encourage your child to color inside the lines and take their time.
- Expand the activity: ask them to name other words starting with p, q, or r — like pizza, queen, or rainbow.
This worksheet can be used in small-group lessons, home learning, or morning literacy centers. It’s also great for reinforcing letters kids already know.
Learning Benefits
The p–r alphabet printable helps children:
- Build fine motor strength and hand-eye coordination
- Practice phonics and letter-sound recognition
- Develop focus, patience, and confidence
- Strengthen pre-writing and tracing skills
- Enjoy a screen-free, creative learning experience
By pairing each letter with a cheerful animal, children remember the sounds more easily and feel excited to learn what comes next.
This combination of art, phonics, and play turns letter practice into an engaging early learning routine.
Download the free printable PDF below and let your little learners trace, color, and explore lowercase letters p, q, and r with their new animal friends — the penguin, quail, and rabbit.
Discover more alphabet fun in our Alphabet Activities Collection.
