free Letter V Printable Worksheets

All printables for personal or classroom use only.

These letter of the week printables are great for tot school, preschool, and kindergarten children. Children can work on one letter activity each day.

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Blank lowercase letter- great for crafts, painting, or decorating.

LETTER V UPPERCASE TRACING WORKSHEET-

Trace the uppercase letter V.

How to Teach the Letter V

V is one of the simplest letters to write, since it's only two slanted lines, and it has a sound kids find funny because it tickles their lip. Here is how I'd use the letter V worksheets on this page.

1. Start with the lip tickle. V says /v/ as in van. Have your child rest their top teeth lightly on their bottom lip and hum. They should feel a buzzy tickle, and a mirror makes it even more fun to watch. If your child already knows /f/, point out that the mouth looks the same, but V has a voice and F is only air.

2. Show the two slants. Capital V starts at the top left, slides down to a point, and goes back up to the top right. Lowercase v is the same shape, only smaller. Think of it as a "valley" between two mountains, or the shape your fingers make for a peace sign. Practice by drawing V's in a tray of cornmeal, with a toy car driving down one side and up the other, or with two craft sticks leaned together.

3. Find V words. V words can be harder to come by, so hunt for a few favorites ahead of time. A toy van, a vase of flowers, a vest, or a violin picture are good choices. Cut up some veggies and say "v-v-vegetable" together. More to try are vet, vine, volcano, and valentine.

4. Watch for lookalikes. V and U get swapped a lot, so remind your child that V has a point at the bottom and U is round. Lowercase v and w can also be confused, so have them count the points: v has one, and w has two. Some children also draw V upside down, like a roof, so put a dot at the starting corner at the top.

The tracing pages, coloring sheets, and beginning sounds worksheets on this page go along with each of these steps.

Frequently Asked Questions About the Letter V

How hard is the letter V for preschoolers?
It's one of the more approachable letters, since there's no curve to manage. Most children can trace V by age 4. The sound is usually the harder part, because /v/ is easy to mix up with /f/ or /b/.

What sound does the letter V make?
V makes the /v/ sound, as in van, vest, and vine. It's a voiced sound made with the top teeth on the bottom lip, so you can feel a vibration. V only has this one sound in English, which makes it easy to teach.

What words start with the letter V?
Useful ones for beginners are van, vase, vest, vet, vine, violin, volcano, vegetable, valentine, and vacuum. Since V words are less common, a few pictures or real objects will help your child remember them.

Why do kids confuse /v/ and /f/?
They're made the same way, with the teeth on the lip, but /v/ uses your voice and /f/ doesn't. Try the throat test. Put a hand on the neck, say "vvv" and feel the buzz, then say "fff" and notice it's quiet. A few minutes of practice with word pairs like van and fan is a great way to train the ear.

Why doesn't English have words that end in V?
It's a spelling habit, not a rule your child needs to learn yet. English words that end with the /v/ sound usually add a silent E, as in love, give, and have. If your child asks, you can tell them V likes to have a little friend at the end of a word.

What's a good way to tell u and v apart?
Look at the bottom. A u has a round curve, and a v has a sharp point. You can have your child trace each one with a finger and say "round" or "pointy." Writing them one above the other helps the difference stand out.

What are some easy ways to practice the letter V at home?
Play with toy vans, go on a hunt for things that start with /v/, or pretend to be a vet and check on stuffed animals. You can also draw a volcano and write V on it. A short, playful session is enough.

Which letter V worksheets should we start with?
Tracing first, because the sharp turn at the bottom is the main skill. After that, the beginning sounds page lets your child practice hearing /v/ in words. The coloring pages work well on days when you'd like something calmer.