Letter Y Tracing Worksheet
Trace uppercase Y and lowercase y online with a finger or mouse, then print a free letter Y worksheet with dotted letters, starting dots and Y words. No sign-up.
Trace the letter Y
Start at the green dot and follow the arrow. Finish Y, then y, to win your stars.
uppercase Y: step 1 of 2. Start at the green dot and follow the arrow.
Use a finger on a phone or tablet, or hold the mouse button down and drag.
Printable letter Y worksheet
One page, fits US Letter and A4. Trace the gray letters, then write your own in the empty spaces.
How to write the letter Y
Uppercase Y
Slant in from the top left to the middle. Slant in from the top right to meet it, then pull straight down.
Lowercase y
Slant down from the dashed line to the baseline. Then make a long slant from the right that crosses it and goes below the baseline.
Words with Y
- yak
- yarn
- yogurt
- Say the letter sound as your child traces it, so the shape and the sound go together.
- Trace big first: in the air, in sand, or with a finger on the screen, then move to crayon and pencil.
- Praise starting at the green dot. Neatness comes later; the right starting point builds good habits.
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Letter Y tracing FAQ
How do you teach a child to write the letter Y?
Show the strokes slowly and say them out loud. Capital Y: Slant in from the top left to the middle. Slant in from the top right to meet it, then pull straight down. Lowercase y: Slant down from the dashed line to the baseline. Then make a long slant from the right that crosses it and goes below the baseline. Let your child trace with a finger first, then a crayon on the dotted letters, then try a few on their own.
What age is letter Y tracing for?
Letter tracing usually suits children from about 3 to 6, in preschool, pre-K and kindergarten (Nursery and Reception in the UK). Every child is different, so follow their interest and keep sessions short and fun.
Should my child learn capital Y or lowercase y first?
Many children find capitals easier because they use mostly straight lines and all start at the top. Most of what children read is lowercase, though, so it helps to practice both. This worksheet has a row of each, plus a mixed row.
What words start with the letter Y?
Easy Y words for young children include yak, yarn, yogurt. The worksheet has a row for tracing some of them, which links the letter shape to its sound.
Is this letter Y tracing worksheet free?
Yes. It is free to use and print, with no sign-up and no email. Press Print and it fits both US Letter and A4 paper. Print as many copies as you like for home or the classroom.
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