Letter Sound Worksheets A to Z
Updated November 2026 · 26 free printables
Free printable letter sound worksheets for kindergarten and for preschoolers who are getting ready to read (ages 4 to 6).
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About these printables
There is one set for every letter from A to Z, 26 sets in all, and each set is a three-page PDF on US Letter paper: a page to read together, a worksheet and an answer key. No sign-up is needed.
Page 1 is the read-together page. A giant letter sits next to a picture that starts with it, then comes a syllable ladder to slide down (ma, me, mi, mo, mu), two or three first words to read (am, mom, mama) and a picture to explore. Children look for the things that have the sound, write the letter in the red boxes and read two sound words, such as the Vroom! of a race car on the V page or the Zzz of a sleeping cat on the Z page.
Page 2 is the worksheet. A rule box shows the key word and tells the child what the mouth does (close your lips and hum: mmm), then kids trace four words and write them again, color only the pictures with the sound and write the missing letter under each picture. Page 3 is the answer key. The five vowel sets teach the short sound (a as in apple and cat), C teaches the hard sound of cat, Q comes with its partner u (quilt) and X is practiced at the end of words (fox, box).
At a glance
- Pages
- 26 free printables, one PDF each
- Ages
- 5 to 6
- Answer keys
- on page 2 of every PDF
- Paper
- US Letter and A4
- Complete pack
- all 26 pages in one PDF, free with an email sign-up
- Price
- free; every single page downloads with no sign-up
All 26 Letter Sound Worksheets A to Z, One by One
Here is a closer look at every page in this collection: what it practices, which grade it fits and a tip for each one.
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1. Letter A Sound Worksheets: Read, Trace, Color and Write
Three-page letter A set that teaches the short a sound /a/, as in apple and cat. Page 1 is a read-together page with the syllables am, an, at, ap and ad, the first words ant, ax and apple and a picture where children find ant, apple, alligator, ax and arrow. On page 2 kids trace cat, hat, bag and van, color the pictures with the short a sound and write the missing a. Page 3 is the answer key. Kindergartners can point under each word with a finger as they read it out loud.
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2. Letter B Sound Worksheets: Read, Trace, Color and Write
Three-page letter B set that teaches the sound /b/, as in ball. Page 1 is a read-together page with the syllables ba, be, bi, bo and bu, the first words big, bus and banana and a picture where children find bear, bench, basket, banana, ball and butterfly. On page 2 kids trace bus, bed, bat and bag, color the pictures that start with b and write the first letter. Page 3 is the answer key. It suits kindergarten, about ages 5 to 6, with large print and short, decodable words.
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3. Letter C Sound Worksheets: Read, Trace, Color and Write
Three-page letter C set that teaches the sound /k/, as in cat. Page 1 is a read-together page with the syllables ca, co and cu, the first words cat, cup and cactus and a picture where children find cow, cat, cart, corn, carrot and cactus. On page 2 kids trace cat, cap, cup and can, color the pictures that start with c and write the first letter. Page 3 is the answer key. Kindergartners can point under each word with a finger as they read it out loud.
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4. Letter D Sound Worksheets: Read, Trace, Color and Write
Three-page letter D set that teaches the sound /d/, as in dog. Page 1 is a read-together page with the syllables da, de, di, do and du, the first words dad, dig and daddy and a picture where children find dog, duck, door, dish, daisy and dirt. On page 2 kids trace dog, duck, desk and door, color the pictures that start with d and write the first letter. Page 3 is the answer key. It suits kindergarten, about ages 5 to 6, with large print and short, decodable words.
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5. Letter E Sound Worksheets: Read, Trace, Color and Write
Three-page letter E set that teaches the short e sound /e/, as in egg and bed. Page 1 is a read-together page with the syllables ed, en, et, em and ex, the first words egg, ten and exit and a picture where children find egg, elephant, envelope, engine and exit. On page 2 kids trace bed, hen, net and ten, color the pictures with the short e sound and write the missing e. Page 3 is the answer key. Kindergartners can point under each word with a finger as they read it out loud.
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6. Letter F Sound Worksheets: Read, Trace, Color and Write
Three-page letter F set that teaches the sound /f/, as in fish. Page 1 is a read-together page with the syllables fa, fe, fi, fo and fu, the first words fan, fun and finish and a picture where children find fox, fish, fence, fire, fern and feather. On page 2 kids trace fish, fan, fox and fin, color the pictures that start with f and write the first letter. Page 3 is the answer key. It suits kindergarten, about ages 5 to 6, with large print and short, decodable words.
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7. Letter G Sound Worksheets: Read, Trace, Color and Write
Three-page letter G set that teaches the sound /g/, as in goat. Page 1 is a read-together page with the syllables ga, go and gu, the first words get, gum and giggle and a picture where children find goat, gate, garden, guitar, gift and goldfish. On page 2 kids trace goat, gift, gate and gum, color the pictures that start with g and write the first letter. Page 3 is the answer key. Kindergartners can point under each word with a finger as they read it out loud.
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8. Letter H Sound Worksheets: Read, Trace, Color and Write
Three-page letter H set that teaches the sound /h/, as in hat. Page 1 is a read-together page with the syllables ha, he, hi, ho and hu, the first words hop, hat and hiccup and a picture where children find house, hill, hen, hay, hat and heart. On page 2 kids trace hat, hen, hut and ham, color the pictures that start with h and write the first letter. Page 3 is the answer key. It suits kindergarten, about ages 5 to 6, with large print and short, decodable words.
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9. Letter I Sound Worksheets: Read, Trace, Color and Write
Three-page letter I set that teaches the short i sound /i/, as in igloo and pig. Page 1 is a read-together page with the syllables id, ig, in, ip and it, the first words in, it and insect and a picture where children find iguana, ink, insect, inchworm and igloo. On page 2 kids trace pig, six, pin and wig, color the pictures with the short i sound and write the missing i. Page 3 is the answer key. Kindergartners can point under each word with a finger as they read it out loud.
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10. Letter J Sound Worksheets: Read, Trace, Color and Write
Three-page letter J set that teaches the sound /j/, as in jam. Page 1 is a read-together page with the syllables ja, je, ji, jo and ju, the first words jam, jet and jacket and a picture where children find jeep, jam, jug, juice, jungle and jaguar. On page 2 kids trace jam, jet, jug and jar, color the pictures that start with j and write the first letter. Page 3 is the answer key. It suits kindergarten, about ages 5 to 6, with large print and short, decodable words.
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11. Letter K Sound Worksheets: Read, Trace, Color and Write
Three-page letter K set that teaches the sound /k/, as in key. Page 1 is a read-together page with the syllables ka, ke, ki, ko and ku, the first words kid, kit and kitten and a picture where children find kangaroo, koala, key, kiwi and kettle. On page 2 kids trace key, kite, kiwi and koala, color the pictures that start with k and write the first letter. Page 3 is the answer key. Kindergartners can point under each word with a finger as they read it out loud.
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12. Letter L Sound Worksheets: Read, Trace, Color and Write
Three-page letter L set that teaches the sound /l/, as in leaf. Page 1 is a read-together page with the syllables la, le, li, lo and lu, the first words log, lid and lemon and a picture where children find lion, lake, log, ladder, lemon and leaf. On page 2 kids trace lock, log, leaf and lamp, color the pictures that start with l and write the first letter. Page 3 is the answer key. It suits kindergarten, about ages 5 to 6, with large print and short, decodable words.
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13. Letter M Sound Worksheets: Read, Trace, Color and Write
Three-page letter M set that teaches the sound /m/, as in moon. Page 1 is a read-together page with the syllables ma, me, mi, mo and mu, the first words am, mom and mama and a picture where children find moon, mountain, mouse, map, mushroom and mug. On page 2 kids trace moon, map, mop and mug, color the pictures that start with m and write the first letter. Page 3 is the answer key. Kindergartners can point under each word with a finger as they read it out loud.
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14. Letter N Sound Worksheets: Read, Trace, Color and Write
Three-page letter N set that teaches the sound /n/, as in nest. Page 1 is a read-together page with the syllables na, ne, ni, no and nu, the first words nap, net and napkin and a picture where children find nest, net, nut, newt and nine. On page 2 kids trace net, nest, nail and nine, color the pictures that start with n and write the first letter. Page 3 is the answer key. It suits kindergarten, about ages 5 to 6, with large print and short, decodable words.
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15. Letter O Sound Worksheets: Read, Trace, Color and Write
Three-page letter O set that teaches the short o sound /o/, as in octopus and dog. Page 1 is a read-together page with the syllables od, og, on, op and ot, the first words on, ox and otter and a picture where children find ox, otter, ostrich, olive and octopus. On page 2 kids trace dog, pot, mop and box, color the pictures with the short o sound and write the missing o. Page 3 is the answer key. Kindergartners can point under each word with a finger as they read it out loud.
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16. Letter P Sound Worksheets: Read, Trace, Color and Write
Three-page letter P set that teaches the sound /p/, as in pig. Page 1 is a read-together page with the syllables pa, pe, pi, po and pu, the first words pup, pan and papa and a picture where children find pig, pizza, pear, pie, pumpkin and puddle. On page 2 kids trace pig, pen, pan and pot, color the pictures that start with p and write the first letter. Page 3 is the answer key. It suits kindergarten, about ages 5 to 6, with large print and short, decodable words.
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17. Letter Q Sound Worksheets: Read, Trace, Color and Write
Three-page letter Q set that teaches the qu sound /kw/, as in quilt. Page 1 is a read-together page with the syllables qua, que, qui and quo, the first words quit, quiz and quicksand and a picture where children find quilt, quail, quill, quarter and question. On page 2 kids trace quilt, quail, quill and quiz, color the pictures that start with qu and write the first letter. Page 3 is the answer key. Kindergartners can point under each word with a finger as they read it out loud.
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18. Letter R Sound Worksheets: Read, Trace, Color and Write
Three-page letter R set that teaches the sound /r/, as in rabbit. Page 1 is a read-together page with the syllables ra, re, ri, ro and ru, the first words run, red and rabbit and a picture where children find rabbit, rocket, rainbow, rain, rock and rose. On page 2 kids trace rug, ring, rock and rope, color the pictures that start with r and write the first letter. Page 3 is the answer key. It suits kindergarten, about ages 5 to 6, with large print and short, decodable words.
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19. Letter S Sound Worksheets: Read, Trace, Color and Write
Three-page letter S set that teaches the sound /s/, as in sun. Page 1 is a read-together page with the syllables sa, se, si, so and su, the first words sun, sit and sunset and a picture where children find sun, seal, sailboat, sand, sock and six. On page 2 kids trace sun, sock, soap and seal, color the pictures that start with s and write the first letter. Page 3 is the answer key. Kindergartners can point under each word with a finger as they read it out loud.
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20. Letter T Sound Worksheets: Read, Trace, Color and Write
Three-page letter T set that teaches the sound /t/, as in top. Page 1 is a read-together page with the syllables ta, te, ti, to and tu, the first words top, ten and tiptop and a picture where children find turtle, tent, tree, tulip, tomato and towel. On page 2 kids trace top, ten, tub and tent, color the pictures that start with t and write the first letter. Page 3 is the answer key. It suits kindergarten, about ages 5 to 6, with large print and short, decodable words.
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21. Letter U Sound Worksheets: Read, Trace, Color and Write
Three-page letter U set that teaches the short u sound /u/, as in umbrella and sun. Page 1 is a read-together page with the syllables ug, um, un, up and ut, the first words up, us and under and a picture where children find umbrella, up, under and upside down. On page 2 kids trace sun, bus, cup and bug, color the pictures with the short u sound and write the missing u. Page 3 is the answer key. Kindergartners can point under each word with a finger as they read it out loud.
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22. Letter V Sound Worksheets: Read, Trace, Color and Write
Three-page letter V set that teaches the sound /v/, as in van. Page 1 is a read-together page with the syllables va, ve, vi, vo and vu, the first words van, vet and velvet and a picture where children find van, vase, violets, vegetables, violin and vine. On page 2 kids trace van, vase, vest and vine, color the pictures that start with v and write the first letter. Page 3 is the answer key. It suits kindergarten, about ages 5 to 6, with large print and short, decodable words.
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23. Letter W Sound Worksheets: Read, Trace, Color and Write
Three-page letter W set that teaches the sound /w/, as in web. Page 1 is a read-together page with the syllables wa, we, wi and wo, the first words wet, win and wagon and a picture where children find windmill, well, wagon, watermelon, worm and web. On page 2 kids trace web, wig, watch and worm, color the pictures that start with w and write the first letter. Page 3 is the answer key. Kindergartners can point under each word with a finger as they read it out loud.
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24. Letter X Sound Worksheets: Read, Trace, Color and Write
Three-page letter X set that teaches the sound /ks/ at the end of words, as in fox. Page 1 is a read-together page with the syllables ax, ex, ix, ox and ux, the first words box, six and taxi and a picture where children find fox, box, ox, ax and six. On page 2 kids trace box, fox, ox and ax, color the pictures that have the x sound and write the last letter. Page 3 is the answer key. It suits kindergarten, about ages 5 to 6, with large print and short, decodable words.
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25. Letter Y Sound Worksheets: Read, Trace, Color and Write
Three-page letter Y set that teaches the sound /y/, as in yarn. Page 1 is a read-together page with the syllables ya, ye, yo and yu, the first words yes, yum and yellow and a picture where children find yak, yarn, yard, yacht and yellow. On page 2 kids trace yarn, yam, yolk and yes, color the pictures that start with y and write the first letter. Page 3 is the answer key. Kindergartners can point under each word with a finger as they read it out loud.
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26. Letter Z Sound Worksheets: Read, Trace, Color and Write
Three-page letter Z set that teaches the sound /z/, as in zebra. Page 1 is a read-together page with the syllables za, ze, zi, zo and zu, the first words zip, zap and zigzag and a picture where children find zoo, zeppelin, zucchini, zigzag and zero. On page 2 kids trace zip, zoo, zap and zebra, color the pictures that start with z and write the first letter. Page 3 is the answer key. It suits kindergarten, about ages 5 to 6, with large print and short, decodable words.
Tips for parents and teachers
- Say the sound, not the letter name: mmm, not em. Keep it short and clean, without adding uh at the end (t, not tuh).
- On page 1 slide a finger down the syllable ladder and stretch each one: mmmaaa, ma.
- Let your child find the things in the picture before reading the words under it, then write the letter in the red boxes together.
- Do the worksheet on another day. One page a day is plenty at age five.
Did you know?
- English has 26 letters but about 44 sounds, which is why some letters share a sound and some sounds need two letters.
- C and K make the same sound in cat and kite, so their two sets are a good pair to do one after the other.
- Q is almost always followed by u, and together they say kw, as in quilt and queen.
- The five vowels are in every syllable of the ladders: ma, me, mi, mo, mu. That is how a child reads a first word after only a few letters.
Fun ways to use your printables
- Go on a sound hunt at home: find five things that start with the sound of the day and put them in a basket.
- Hang page 1 on the fridge for a week and read the syllable ladder once a day, a little faster each time.
- Cut out the three picture cards at the bottom of page 1 and keep them in an envelope to sort by first sound later.
- Play I spy with sounds instead of letter names: I spy something that starts with sss.
How to print
Click Download PDF and print at 100% on US Letter or A4 paper. Page 1 is the worksheet and page 2 is the answer key, so choose “page 1” in the print dialog if you only want the practice page. Every worksheet is free for home, homeschool and classroom use, so print as many copies as you need.
Frequently asked questions
What is in each letter sound set?
Three pages in one PDF. Page 1 is a read-together page with the big letter, a syllable ladder, first words and a picture where children find things with the sound. Page 2 is a worksheet: trace four words, color the pictures with the sound and write the letter. Page 3 is the answer key.
What age are these letter sound worksheets for?
Kindergarten and children of about 4 to 6 who know some letter names and are learning what each letter says. Page 1 is meant to be read with an adult, so a preschooler can start early; first graders can use the sets as a quick review.
Are answer keys included?
Yes. Page 3 of every set shows the worksheet with the traced words written in, the right pictures marked and the missing letters filled in red.
What is the difference between a letter name and a letter sound?
The name is what we call the letter (em). The sound is what it says inside a word (mmm, as in moon). Children need the sounds to blend words, so each page says the sound first and shows what the mouth does.
Do the vowel pages teach short or long vowels?
Short vowels: a as in apple, e as in egg, i as in igloo, o as in octopus and u as in umbrella. These are the sounds children meet in their first words (cat, bed, pig, dog, bug). Long vowels have their own worksheets.
Why does the letter X page use words that end in x?
Because x says its usual sound, ks, at the end of short words: fox, box, six. At the start of a word it is rare and sounds different (xylophone starts with a z sound), so the X set practices the ending sound.
Which letter should we start with?
Any order works, and you can simply follow the order your school uses. Many phonics programs begin with a small group such as s, a, t, p, i, n, because those six letters already build many short words. Do one set at a time and come back to page 1 the next day.
Can I print only one of the pages?
Yes. Open the PDF and pick the page you want in the print window: page 1 for reading together, page 2 for the worksheet, page 3 for the answers.