Letter P tracing worksheet
Print a free tracing sheet for the capital P and the lowercase p. Each bubble letter shows numbered start pins and arrows, so children learn the stroke order from the first try.
Make a letter P worksheetHow to write lowercase p
The small p takes 2 strokes, the same as the capital. Follow the numbers on the sheet:
1. Draw a line down from the small-letter height, all the way below the baseline.
2. Start halfway up the line, go up and round to the right, and back to the stick to make the belly.
A common mistake with P and p
The bump is too large and reaches the bottom, which makes a B. A P bump ends at the middle.
Letters that look like P
P and R differ by the leg. Lowercase p, q, b and d all use a stick and a circle, so learn which side the circle is on.
Words to trace that start with P
Once the letter feels easy, practise it in real words: pig, pizza, penguin, pencil and panda. Type any of them into the generator and print bubble, dotted and blank rows, for example pig.
How to write capital P
- Draw a straight line down from the top to the bottom line.
- Lift, start at the top again and draw the bump out to the right and back in to the middle of the stem.
Questions
How many strokes does the letter P have?
The capital P has 2 strokes and the lowercase p has 2 strokes on BubbleTrace worksheets. First: draw a straight line down from the top to the bottom line. Then: lift, start at the top again and draw the bump out to the right and back in to the middle of the stem.
What mistakes do children make writing P?
The bump is too large and reaches the bottom, which makes a B. A P bump ends at the middle.
What is P confused with?
P and R differ by the leg. Lowercase p, q, b and d all use a stick and a circle, so learn which side the circle is on.
Can I print the P 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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