Letter K tracing worksheet
Print a free tracing sheet for the capital K and the lowercase k. Each bubble letter shows numbered start pins and arrows, so children learn the stroke order from the first try.
Make a letter K worksheetHow to write lowercase k
The small k takes 3 strokes, the same as the capital. Follow the numbers on the sheet:
1. Draw a tall straight line down from the top to the baseline.
2. Lift and draw the arm from the small-letter height, slanting down to the left to meet the stem.
3. Lift and draw the leg from the stem, slanting down to the right.
A common mistake with K and k
The arm and leg are drawn as one long zig-zag. They are two separate strokes that meet at the stem.
Letters that look like K
K is confused with X and R. K has a straight stem on the left; X has no stem; R has a bump.
Words to trace that start with K
Once the letter feels easy, practise it in real words: kite, key, king, kitten and koala. Type any of them into the generator and print bubble, dotted and blank rows, for example kite.
How to write capital K
- Draw the straight line down from the top.
- Lift and draw the upper arm from the top right, slanting down to the left until it meets the stem.
- Lift and draw the leg from the middle of the stem, slanting down to the right to the bottom line.
Questions
How many strokes does the letter K have?
The capital K has 3 strokes and the lowercase k has 3 strokes on BubbleTrace worksheets. First: draw the straight line down from the top. Then: lift and draw the upper arm from the top right, slanting down to the left until it meets the stem. Next: lift and draw the leg from the middle of the stem, slanting down to the right to the bottom line.
What mistakes do children make writing K?
The arm and leg are drawn as one long zig-zag. They are two separate strokes that meet at the stem.
What is K confused with?
K is confused with X and R. K has a straight stem on the left; X has no stem; R has a bump.
Can I print the K worksheet for free?
Yes. Open the generator, choose how many bubble, dotted and blank rows you want, and press Print / PDF. It is free, needs no sign-up and runs in your browser.
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