Spot the L

This Spot the L worksheet is designed to help Kindergarten and early Grade 1 students strengthen alphabet recognition, visual discrimination, and early reading readiness through a focused letter-search activity. Learners scan a letter grid to find and color every instance of the uppercase L, building accuracy, concentration, visual awareness, and confidence with letter identification while engaging fine motor skills through controlled coloring.

Learning Goals

• Letter Recognition & Identification (K-1): Reinforce accurate recognition of the uppercase letter L among other letters.
• Alphabet Mastery & Visual Awareness: Build familiarity with letter shapes through repeated, focused exposure.
• Pre-Reading Readiness: Support early literacy development by strengthening symbol recognition and attention to print.
• Fine Motor Control & Precision: Improve hand strength and coloring accuracy through purposeful marking.

Instructional Benefits

• Teacher-Created Resource: Designed by educators to align with early literacy and foundational reading standards.
• Clear, Simple Format: Keeps students focused on one target letter without visual overload.
• Engaging Coloring Component: Adds creativity while supporting memory retention and motor development.
• Flexible Use Options: Ideal for literacy centers, morning work, independent practice, intervention, or homework.

This printable worksheet helps young learners build strong alphabet foundations by repeatedly identifying and coloring the letter L. Through careful visual scanning and hands-on practice, students strengthen letter recognition, focus, and fine motor coordination. Suitable for classroom instruction or homeschool use, this low-prep resource provides effective, confidence-building practice that supports early literacy growth.

This worksheet is part of our Letter Recognition collection.