Match the Letter I

This Match the Letter I worksheet is designed to help Kindergarten and early Grade 1 students build alphabet awareness, letter recognition, and case differentiation through a playful, garden-themed sorting activity. Learners connect letter “fruit” to the correct tree by matching uppercase I to the capital-letter tree and lowercase i to the lowercase tree, strengthening visual discrimination, attention to detail, and understanding of letter forms in an engaging, hands-on way.

Learning Goals

• Letter Recognition & Case Differentiation (K-1): Identify and distinguish between uppercase and lowercase forms of the letter I.
• Alphabet Awareness & Visual Matching: Strengthen understanding of letter shapes through sorting and visual comparison.
• Fine Motor & Hand-Eye Coordination: Build controlled line drawing skills while connecting letters accurately.
• Sorting & Observation Skills: Encourage careful observation and logical sorting based on visual features.

Instructional Benefits

• Teacher-Created Resource: Designed by educators to align with early literacy standards and classroom instruction.
• Engaging Garden Theme: Tree-and-fruit visuals make letter sorting interactive and motivating for young learners.
• Beginner-Friendly Design: Ideal for emergent readers developing confidence with letter case recognition.
• Flexible Use Options: Works well for literacy centers, independent practice, small groups, morning work, or homework.

This printable worksheet helps young learners confidently recognize and sort uppercase and lowercase I through visual matching and guided practice. By drawing connections in a fun, nature-based setting, students strengthen alphabet knowledge, focus, and fine motor control. Suitable for classroom or homeschool use, this low-prep resource provides meaningful practice that supports strong early literacy development.

This worksheet is part of our Letter Sorting collection.