Trace the Letter V
Preschool · 3–5Dashed guides and a practice row for the uppercase V and lowercase v. Two strokes meeting at one sharp point on the bottom line, with capital and lowercase identical so there is only one shape to learn. Let the point stay sharp — a rounded bottom drifts into a U, its neighbour in both the alphabet and in shape. The gentlest diagonal letter, and the right one to try before K. V is for van, violin and volcano — say the sound rather than the letter name as your child traces. Print on A4 or US Letter.
Stroke order for V
Two strokes meeting at a single point on the bottom line: down-right, then up-right. Capital and lowercase are the same shape, so this is one of the quicker sheets to work through.
It is the gentlest of the diagonal letters and the right one to attempt before K, X or Z.
Keep the point sharp
A rounded bottom turns a V into a U, and they are neighbours in both shape and alphabet. Emphasise the stop-and-change-direction at the bottom rather than letting the pencil sweep round, and the distinction holds.
Frequently asked questions
- How is V different from U?
- V comes to a sharp point and U has a rounded floor. Make the point deliberately sharp when modelling, because the two are neighbours in both the alphabet and in shape.
- Why is V taught so late?
- Few common words start with it, the sound develops later than most, and it is easily confused with F and B by ear. Nothing is lost by waiting.