Trace the Letter L
Preschool · 3–5Dashed guides and a practice row for the uppercase L and lowercase l. A single straight line from the top guideline to the bottom, which makes it the easiest letter in the alphabet and a good sheet for a child who has found the last few discouraging. Because there is nothing else to think about, use it to work on reaching both guidelines cleanly. L is for lion, leaf and lemon — say the sound rather than the letter name as your child traces. Print on A4 or US Letter.
Stroke order for L
Lowercase l is a single straight line from the top guideline to the bottom one. It is the easiest letter on the whole alphabet, which makes this a good sheet for a child who has found the last few discouraging.
Capital L adds one horizontal foot along the bottom line — down, then across, without lifting.
What to watch for
Only the height. An l that stops halfway is an i without a dot. Because there is nothing else to think about on this letter, it is a good opportunity to work purely on reaching the guidelines top and bottom, which is a habit worth having before harder letters arrive.
Frequently asked questions
- Is l a good first letter to write?
- One of the best. A single straight line makes it the easiest letter in the alphabet, and it is a good one for a child whose confidence has taken a knock.
- How do I keep l distinct from the number 1?
- Give the 1 a small flag at the top and keep the l perfectly plain. The two shapes then look different rather than relying on context.