Trace and Write the Letter V Worksheet for Preschoolers

How to use this worksheet

Show your child the dotted letter V and demonstrate the first diagonal line going down and in, then the second diagonal line going back up and out, meeting at a clean point at the bottom. Have them trace several guided Vs, checking that the point at the bottom stays sharp rather than rounding out. Once they've traced the guided letters, let them try writing V independently on the blank lines, then color any pictures on the page.

Materials needed

• Pencil
• Crayons

Extension activities

• •Find objects that start with V, like a van or a vase, and say 'V is for...' with each one.
• •Practice writing V in a tray of sand or with a finger on a foggy window.
• •Make a V shape with your fingers, like a peace sign, and talk about how it matches the letter.
• •Look for pictures of a volcano in a book and talk about the /v/ sound at the start of the word.

Tips for parents and teachers

Watch whether your child keeps the bottom point of the V sharp, since letting the two lines round together into a curve is a common early mistake that turns the letter into more of a U shape. If the diagonals come out uneven in length, model a slower, more deliberate stroke for comparison. This letter tends to come together fairly quickly, so it's a good confidence builder before moving to trickier diagonal letters like W.