Letter Y tracing worksheet
Print a free tracing sheet for the capital Y and the lowercase y. Each bubble letter shows numbered start pins and arrows, so children learn the stroke order from the first try.
Make a letter Y worksheetHow to write lowercase y
The small y takes 2 strokes, while the capital Y takes 3 strokes. Follow the numbers on the sheet:
1. Start at the small-letter height on the left and slide down to the baseline.
2. Lift and start at the small-letter height on the right, slide down past the baseline and out to the left to make the tail.
A common mistake with Y and y
The arms are drawn as a V that is too wide, so the stem looks too short. Meet at the middle.
Letters that look like Y
Lowercase y is mistaken for g and j, because all three go below the baseline. Y has a V on top and a diagonal tail.
Words to trace that start with Y
Once the letter feels easy, practise it in real words: yo-yo, yellow, yacht, yak and yawn. Type any of them into the generator and print bubble, dotted and blank rows, for example yo-yo.
How to write capital Y
- Start at the top left and slide down to the middle.
- Lift and start at the top right, then slide down to meet the first line.
- From the meeting point, draw a straight line down to the bottom line.
Questions
How many strokes does the letter Y have?
The capital Y has 3 strokes and the lowercase y has 2 strokes on BubbleTrace worksheets. First: start at the top left and slide down to the middle. Then: lift and start at the top right, then slide down to meet the first line. Next: from the meeting point, draw a straight line down to the bottom line.
What mistakes do children make writing Y?
The arms are drawn as a V that is too wide, so the stem looks too short. Meet at the middle.
What is Y confused with?
Lowercase y is mistaken for g and j, because all three go below the baseline. Y has a V on top and a diagonal tail.
Can I print the Y 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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