Celebrate the end of your alphabet adventure with two amazing animal friends!
This free lowercase alphabet printable introduces the letters y and z, paired with a yak and a zebra.
Children can trace, color, and say the sounds while strengthening their early reading and writing foundations.
It’s a fun, hands-on way to support letter recognition, phonics awareness, and fine motor development — all through playful learning.
What’s Inside the y–z Alphabet Printable
Includes:
- Large lowercase letters y and z – perfect for tracing, finger-tracing, or rainbow coloring
- Animal illustrations: Yak for “y” and Zebra for “z”
- Simple, cheerful designs that help children focus on the letters and enjoy coloring
The activity encourages learners to see the letter, say the sound, and color the animal, helping them connect print, sound, and meaning in a fun, memorable way.
How to Use This Printable
- Print on A4 or US Letter paper.
- Provide crayons, colored pencils, or markers for tracing and coloring.
- Practice aloud together:
- “y is for yak.”
- “z is for zebra.”
- Encourage kids to trace slowly, staying on the dotted lines to build steady hand control.
- Extend learning: think of other words beginning with y or z — like yellow, yogurt, zoo, and zipper.
This printable is perfect for preschool and kindergarten learners, great for home learning, literacy centers, or fun weekend activities.
Learning Benefits
The y–z alphabet pack helps children:
- Build fine motor skills and pencil control
- Strengthen phonics and sound–letter awareness
- Practice focus and patience through tracing and coloring
- Develop early reading readiness
- Enjoy a creative, screen-free learning experience
By finishing the alphabet with two friendly animals, children can feel proud of their progress and see how much they’ve learned along the way.
This printable wraps up the alphabet series with confidence and creativity!
Download the free printable PDF below and let your little learners celebrate the final letters y and z with their new animal pals — the yak and zebra.
Then explore even more alphabet adventures in our Alphabet Activities Collection.
