Letter V Tracing Worksheet for Preschool Kids
The letter V is a sharp, pointy letter that looks like a valley, a bird flying far away or an ice-cream cone turned upside down. On this worksheet your child practises the uppercase V and the lowercase v, which are the same shape with only the size changing: two slanted lines that slide down and meet in a neat point at the bottom. The dotted guides help your child draw the two lines so they join cleanly into a sharp V.
As your child traces, say the sound “v” as in van and violin. This is a buzzy sound made by resting the top teeth on the bottom lip and humming, almost like a tiny engine, and pairing it with the shape helps the letter stick. The picture cues of a van, a violin and a vase give friendly words to name, perhaps with a gentle “vroom” for the van.
This worksheet is made for ages 2 to 7. Younger children enjoy the two simple slanted strokes of V, while older children write V words and practise meeting the lines neatly at the point. Tracing V builds control of slanted lines and teaches children to bring two strokes together accurately. Encourage your child to say “down to the point, then up again” so both lines meet cleanly at the bottom.
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What your child will learn
- Recognise uppercase V and lowercase v
- Make the buzzy “v” sound as in van and violin
- Trace two slanted lines that meet in a point
- Connect the letter V with everyday picture words
How parents can use this worksheet
- Say “down to the point, then up” while tracing V
- Buzz your lip and say “v for van” with a soft vroom
- Help your child meet both lines neatly at the bottom
- Compare V with U, which is rounded instead of pointy
Words that start with the letter V
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Frequently Asked Questions
V meets in a sharp point at the bottom, while U is smooth and rounded, so it helps to compare the two shapes.
V makes a buzzy “v” sound, as in van and violin, formed by resting the top teeth on the bottom lip and humming.
Encourage your child to trace slowly, drawing the first line down to a point, then back up for the second line.
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