Give your child focused handwriting practice with this lowercase y tracing worksheet.
This worksheet includes multiple rows of dotted lowercase y, helping preschool and kindergarten learners practice tail letters that extend below the writing line.
Lowercase y introduces an important early handwriting concept: descenders.
What’s Included in This Worksheet
This lowercase y practice page features:
- Rows of dotted lowercase y for consistent tracing
- Wide handwriting lines designed for early writers
- A clean, distraction-free layout that supports focused handwriting practice
Tracing lowercase y helps children learn how letters can dip below the line.
How to Use This Worksheet
- Show children how to start with a short downward stroke.
- Demonstrate the tail that goes below the line.
- Encourage slow tracing so the tail curves smoothly.
- Provide blank space or another sheet for independent writing practice.
- Laminate or place inside a dry-erase sleeve for repeated daily use.
Perfect for:
- Preschool and kindergarten handwriting lessons
- Literacy centers and morning warm-ups
- Home learning and fine-motor skill development
Why Repetition Helps Early Writers
This worksheet helps children strengthen:
- Fine-motor coordination
- Control of tail letters (descenders)
- Hand–eye coordination
- Understanding of letter height and baseline
- Writing confidence through repetition
Mastering lowercase y prepares children for other tail letters like g, j, p, and q.
Download the free PDF below and help your child practice writing lowercase y with clear, simple tracing lines.
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