Letter G Tracing Worksheets – Free Printable PDF
Free dotted tracing practice for uppercase G and lowercase g — perfect for preschool and kindergarten handwriting lessons.
Trace the dashed letters with a pencil or crayon, following the dots from left to right.
Welcome to the letter G page! G is the seventh letter of the English alphabet and it makes the sound /g/ you hear at the start of "goat", "gift" and "game". The dotted worksheets below give preschool and kindergarten children uppercase G and lowercase g guides to trace, with room to practise each shape on their own.
Uppercase G: Start near the top. Curve around to the left, down and back to the right, stopping at the middle line. Then pull a short straight line across to the left, like closing the open mouth of a C. G looks like a C with a chin. Lowercase g: Start at the top. Make a round circle that sits on the bottom line, then pull a straight line down through the bottom line and curve it to the left like a hook. The hook dips below the line into the descender space. Lowercase g has two storeys: a round body on the line and a hook that hangs below. It is often the trickiest letter for small hands. The dotted guides on the sheet show the starting point, so your child can focus on one careful stroke at a time.
Words that begin with g: goat, gift, game, garden. Say each word slowly and listen for the consonant sound at the very start, then trace the letter again while saying the sound aloud.
Start at the top row of dotted uppercase Gs and follow each dashed outline slowly, keeping the pencil on the paper. Move down to the lowercase g row, then the mixed pairs, and finish on the blank line at the bottom. One careful row a day beats five rushed rows — stop while your child is still enjoying it.
Frequently asked questions
What is the correct way to start writing the letter G?
Always start uppercase G at the top and pull the strokes downwards instead of pushing them up. The dotted guides on this worksheet show the starting point, and tracing them slowly teaches the correct pencil path from the very first attempt.
What sound does the letter G make?
The letter G makes the sound /g/ you hear at the start of "goat", "gift" and "game". Practise the sound while tracing: say it once for every dotted g your child completes, then try the example words such as goat, gift, game.
How old should a child be before tracing letters?
Most children are ready to trace big letters between three and a half and five years old, once they can hold a thick crayon and copy a vertical line. Start with uppercase letters and short, five-minute sessions, and switch to lowercase once the capitals feel comfortable.
How many minutes a day should we practise letter g?
Three to five focused minutes a day beats a long weekly session. Trace one dotted row, add one sky-writing pass and stop while it is still fun. Regular short practice builds handwriting far faster than occasional long drills.