Letter L Phonics Worksheet — the /l/ sound
The letter L makes the /l/ sound you hear at the start of Lion, Leaf and Lamp. It is a soft, singing sound made by touching the tip of your tongue to the ridge behind your top teeth and letting your voice flow, "llll". Because you can hold it, it is a lovely stretchy sound for practice, "llll-ion".
This worksheet helps children aged 2 to 7 trace the letter L, say its /l/ sound and match it to friendly pictures like a Ladder, a Lemon and a colourful Lollipop. Holding the sound and pretending to lick a Lollipop makes the practice playful and easy to remember.
When a child hears that Lion, Leaf and Lamp all begin with /l/, they are learning to listen for beginning sounds, which is the heart of early reading. Since /l/ can be stretched, it is perfect for showing how words begin and how sounds blend together. Keep it gentle and fun, and praise every clear "l" your little one makes.
Free for home and classroom use. The preview shows a sample of the printable worksheet.
Little Lotus Learning
Name: ____________
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What your child will learn
- Recognising the singing /l/ sound by ear
- Hearing beginning sounds in words
- Matching the /l/ sound to the letter L
- Feeling the tongue tip touch the roof
How parents can use this worksheet
- Hold the sound, "llll", with your tongue up high.
- Find /l/ things like a Lamp, Leaf or Lemon.
- Pretend to lick a Lollipop while saying "l, l".
- Trace the simple corner of the letter L.
Words that begin with the /l/ sound
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Frequently Asked Questions
The tongue tip touches the ridge behind the top teeth while the voice flows out. Let your child copy you in a mirror.
Yes, /l/ is a singing sound you can hold. Stretching "llll" is great practice for hearing how words begin.
It is very common in young children. Gently model "l, l, Lion" and the sound will usually mature on its own.
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