Trace and Write the Letter J Worksheet for Preschoolers

How to use this worksheet

Show your child the dotted letter J and demonstrate starting at the top with a straight line down, then curving left into a small hook at the bottom without lifting the pencil. Have them trace several guided Js, focusing on the hook curving smoothly rather than sharply. After tracing, let them try writing J independently on the blank lines, then color any pictures on the page while naming them together.

Materials needed

• Pencil
• Crayons

Extension activities

• 1Find objects that start with J, like a jar or juice box, and say 'J is for...' with each one.
• 2Practice jumping in place ten times while saying 'J is for jump' together.
• 3Trace the letter J with a finger in a tray of sand or shaving cream, focusing on the hook at the bottom.
• 4Make a simple obstacle course and use the letter J shape as the path to follow, walking the hook curve at the end.