Smooth and Strong S

This early literacy worksheet supports students in Pre-K, Kindergarten, and Grade 1 as they develop uppercase letter formation, phonics awareness, and handwriting control. Learners trace and write the uppercase letter S, beginning with dotted examples and progressing to independent practice, while a bright sun illustration reinforces sound-symbol connections and vocabulary understanding.

Skills Reinforced

• Uppercase Letter Formation (Pre-K-Grade 1) – Practice smooth curves, correct shape, and proper stroke direction for the uppercase letter S.
• Letter Recognition & Phonics – Connect the letter S to its beginning sound using a clear visual cue.
• Handwriting Mechanics – Build consistency, spacing, and control through guided repetition.
• Fine Motor & Hand-Eye Coordination – Strengthen pencil control and tracing accuracy.

Instructional Benefits

• Teacher-Created Resource – Designed by educators to align with early literacy and handwriting standards.
• Guided-to-Independent Practice – Moves students from tracing support to free writing for skill mastery.
• Visual Phonics Support – Sun image reinforces sound awareness in an engaging, age-appropriate way.
• Flexible Use – Ideal for literacy centers, handwriting practice, morning work, or homeschool instruction.

This printable worksheet helps young learners build strong handwriting and phonics foundations by combining tracing, repetition, and visual cues. By practicing uppercase S through smooth, controlled movements, students improve fine motor skills, letter recognition, and writing confidence. Perfect for classroom or homeschool use, this no-prep activity provides meaningful, developmentally appropriate practice that supports early literacy success.

This worksheet is part of our Uppercase Letter Tracing collection.