Letter V Tracing Worksheets – Free Printable PDF
Free dotted tracing practice for uppercase V and lowercase v — perfect for preschool and kindergarten handwriting lessons.
Trace the dashed letters with a pencil or crayon, following the dots from left to right.
Here is everything you need to teach the letter V: V is the twenty-second letter of the alphabet and it makes the sound /v/ you hear at the start of "van", "violin" and "volcano". Each sheet offers big dotted V guides for little hands, from the first wobbly attempt to the proud moment a child writes v without any dots at all.
Uppercase V: Start at the top. Pull a slanting line down to the middle of the bottom line, then pull another slanting line up to the top-right corner. V is two straight sides meeting at a sharp point — like the bottom of a letter A without a crossbar. Lowercase v: Pull a slant down from the middle line to the bottom line, then slant back up to the middle line on the right. Lowercase v is a small pointy cup. V is made of two straight strokes — practising on a dotted V sheet helps children aim for the sharp point instead of a flat bottom. 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 v: van, violin, volcano, vest. 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 Vs and follow each dashed outline slowly, keeping the pencil on the paper. Move down to the lowercase v 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 V?
Always start uppercase V 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 V make?
The letter V makes the sound /v/ you hear at the start of "van", "violin" and "volcano". Practise the sound while tracing: say it once for every dotted v your child completes, then try the example words such as van, violin, volcano.
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 v?
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.