Writing letters is a fun and important skill to learn! Let’s go on an adventure to discover how to write both big and small letters. We’ll learn step by step, and soon you’ll be a letter-writing superstar!
Let’s start with the big letters, also called uppercase letters. They are like the big brothers and sisters of the alphabet!
Big A: Start at the top, draw a line down to the left, then down to the right, and connect them with a line across the middle.
Little a: Make a small circle, then draw a line down.
Big B: Draw a long line down, then make two round bumps on the right, one on top of the other.
Little b: Start with a line down, then add a round bump to the right.
Big C: Start at the top and make a big curve to the left.
Little c: Just like big C, but smaller.
Big D: Draw a long line down, then make a big curve to the right.
Little d: Start with a small circle, then draw a line down.
Big E: Draw a long line down, then add three lines across.
Little e: Make a small line across, then curve around to the left.
Big F: Draw a long line down, then add two lines across.
Little f: Curve around, draw a line down, and cross it in the middle.
Big G: Make a big curve, then add a small line to the left.
Little g: Draw a circle, then a line down with a hook.
Big H: Draw two long lines down and connect them in the middle.
Little h: A long line down with a curve up and down.
Big I: Draw a long line down with lines across at the top and bottom.
Little i: A small line down with a dot on top.
Big J: Start at the top, draw a line down, and curve to the left.
Little j: Like big J, but with a dot on top.
Big K: Draw a long line down, then slant two lines from the middle to the top and bottom.
Little k: A long line down with a slanted line starting lower.
Big L: Draw a long line down and a line across.
Little l: Just a long line down.
Big M: Two long lines down with two slants meeting in the middle.
Little m: A small line down with two bumps to the right.
Big N: A long line down with a slant to the bottom.
Little n: A small line down with a bump to the right.
Big O: Start at the top and make a big circle.
Little o: Just like big O, but smaller.
Big P: Draw a long line down, then make a round bump at the top.
Little p: Start in the middle, draw a long line down, and make a bump.
Big Q: Like an O with a tail; start at the top and make a circle.
Little q: Make a circle, then draw a line down with a hook.
Big R: A long line down, then a bump and slant down.
Little r: A line down with a small bump.
Big S: Start at the top, curve around to the left, then to the right.
Little s: Just like big S, but smaller.
Big T: A long line down with a line across the top.
Little t: A long line down with a cross in the middle.
Big U: Draw a line down, curve around, and come back up.
Little u: Just like big U, but smaller with a tail.
Big V: Start at the top and slant down to a point.
Little v: Just like big V, but smaller.
Big W: Two V’s next to each other.
Little w: Just like big W, but smaller.
Big X: Start at the top, slant down, then cross back at the top.
Little x: Just like big X, but smaller.
Big Y: Slant down to the middle, then draw a line straight down.
Little y: Start in the middle, slant down, then back to the middle and slant down to the left.
Big Z: Draw a line across, slant down, then another line across.
Little z: Just like big Z, but smaller.
Practice makes perfect! Keep writing these letters, and soon you’ll be writing like a pro. Use lined paper to help you, and remember to have fun while learning. Happy writing!
Letter Hunt: Go on a letter hunt around your home or classroom! Look for objects that start with each letter of the alphabet. For example, find an “A” for apple, “B” for book, and “C” for chair. Can you find something for every letter? Draw a picture of each object you find and practice writing the letter next to it.
Letter Craft: Create your own alphabet book! Use construction paper to make a page for each letter. Draw or cut out pictures from magazines that start with each letter and glue them onto the page. Practice writing both the big and small versions of each letter at the top of the page. Share your book with a friend or family member!
Letter Shapes: Use playdough or clay to form each letter of the alphabet. Roll the dough into long snakes and shape them into both big and small letters. As you create each letter, say its name and the sound it makes. This will help you remember how to write and pronounce each letter!
