Printable Preschool Worksheets for the Letter A
Give preschoolers a head start on their reading skills by working on the letters of the alphabet. Kids this age can learn to recognize each letter, say its name and the sound it makes, and start learning how to write letters too. These printable preschool worksheets for the letter A are an easy way to practice all these skills!
Overview of Letter A Worksheets
Recommended for: Preschool
⭐ Letter A Coloring Pages
Children will find an uppercase and lowercase A to decorate or color however they wish, creating an opportunity to familiarize themselves with the two different shapes of this letter.
⭐ Letter A Tracing Pages
The Letter A Tracing Pages feature an uppercase A, lowercase a, and the letter pair of Aa. Children can practice tracing the variations of the letter A and then try writing the letter on their own with a few guiding dots to help them. When they’re finished, there’s an illustration of a letter A word at the top of the page for them to color or a colorful drawing for them to enjoy.
⭐ Alphabet Color Pages: The Letter A
On these pages, children will find illustrations of a letter A word that they can color in or decorate. As they work, ask them to think of other objects that start with the letter A.
A is for Apple Free Printable Coloring Page
A is for Ax Free Printable Coloring Page
A is for April Free Printable Coloring Page
⭐ Short A and Long A
The letter A is extra special because it’s a vowel that makes two different sounds. This worksheet aims to introduce your child to the distinct sounds of the letter A. Read the words at the top of the worksheets aloud and help your child hear the different sounds of the letter A while they color in the picture.
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Tips for Using the Letter A Preschool Worksheets
Print these letter A worksheets out in advance and keep a folder of them on hand for times when you need some simple learning activities for your preschooler. Try these ideas:
- Make an “A” book: Staple together your letter A worksheet pages, and add a few blank ones at the end. Use those pages for pictures of additional things that start with A, or a place for kids to practice writing.
- Color Creatively: Use a variety of ways to fill in the letter coloring pages. Kids can use dot markers or cotton swabs dipped in paint; fill the letter with small stickers; or even cut out the letters for some fine motor skill practice.
- Build Writing Skills: Start by tracing the letters with your finger, then move on to crayons or pencils. Vary the colors to make the exercise more engaging.
Reinforce Learning with Letter A Activities
- Visit an apple orchard: It’s one of the first things kids learn–A is for apple. Pair your letter A practice activities with a trip to an apple orchard, and eat lots of tasty apple treats while you’re there.
- Fold paper airplanes: Use completed letter A worksheet to fold paper airplanes. Then hold a contest to see who can fly one the farthest.
- Collect acorns: Take a nature walk and collect acorns along the way. Then, cut out a large cardboard letter A and glue the acorns all over it.
