Up and Around U

This early literacy worksheet supports students in Pre-K, Kindergarten, and Grade 1 as they practice uppercase letter formation, phonics awareness, and handwriting fluency. Learners trace and write the uppercase letter U, starting with dotted guides and progressing to independent writing, while an umbrella illustration reinforces sound-symbol connections and early vocabulary development.

Skills Reinforced

• Uppercase Letter Formation (Pre-K-Grade 1) – Practice correct stroke direction, shape, and spacing for the uppercase letter U.
• Letter Recognition & Phonics – Connect the letter U to its beginning sound through a clear visual cue.
• Handwriting Fluency & Mechanics – Build consistency, control, and confidence through guided and freehand practice.
• Fine Motor Development – Strengthen pencil coordination and hand control through repeated writing.

Instructional Benefits

• Teacher-Created Resource – Designed by educators to align with early literacy and handwriting standards.
• Guided-to-Independent Progression – Supports learners as they move from tracing to free writing.
• Visual Phonics Support – Umbrella image reinforces phonemic 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 association. By practicing uppercase U through structured practice, 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.