Trace and Write the Letter S Worksheet for Preschoolers
Focusing only on the uppercase S lets children give undivided attention to its single continuous curve, without also managing the nearly identical but smaller lowercase form on the same page. At ages 3-5, this kind of concentrated single-case practice helps the smooth, flowing hand motion S requires become more automatic before it's tested with a second letter form.
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How to use this worksheet
Trace the dotted lines to practice writing the letter S in one smooth, continuous stroke rather than several short marks. Once your child feels ready, have them try writing the letter S on their own on the provided lines. Say the hissing /s/ sound together as they trace and write. Let them color any pictures on the page and try tracing S again in sand or on a foggy window for extra sensory practice.
Materials needed
- Pencil
- Crayons
Extension activities
- 1Find objects around the house that start with the letter S, like a sock, a spoon, or a stuffed snake.
- 2Color the pictures on the worksheet and say each S word out loud.
- 3Practice writing the letter S in a sand tray or with playdough, focusing on one smooth curve.
- 4Draw a snake slithering in an S shape across the page.
- 5Trace S on a foggy bathroom mirror or with a wet paintbrush outside.
Written by
Hemsweta Jain · Teacher Cheena
MBA and Early Childhood Educator, teaching since 2014 · Founder of RaisoActive, Mumbai
Every RaisoActive worksheet is designed and checked by the founder before publishing.
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