Free printable letter V worksheets for preschool and kindergarten: trace uppercase V and lowercase v, find the letter, follow the letter maze and color V words.
Preschool and kindergartenCommon Core RF.K.1.D, RF.K.3.A2 free PDFs with answer keys
Change the numbers, layout and number of problems, then download a new PDF with its answer key.
V is a consonant with a sharp, pointed shape and a buzzing sound. These free letter V worksheets cover tracing V and v, a find-the-letter grid where u and w try to sneak in, a V maze and a coloring page for “V is for van”.
Free letter V worksheets to print (PDF)
Each of these letter V worksheets is a one-page PDF; the find and maze pages add an answer key. Press Customize to change the colors or paper size in the maker on this page.
Trace V and vArrows first, then on their own.PDFCustomizeFind the letter VCircle and count, with key.PDFCustomizeLetter V mazeColor the V path, with key.PDFCustomizeV is for vanColor, trace and draw.PDFCustomize
The letter V sound
V says /v/, as in van, vase, violin and vest. The top teeth rest on the bottom lip like f, but the voice buzzes; touch the throat to feel it. English words almost never end in v: they add a silent e, as in have, give, love and five. So v is a letter to listen for at the beginning and middle of words.
V is for van: letter V words for kids
Words that start with V: van, vase, violin, vest, vet, vegetables, volcano, vulture, valentine, vacuum.
V inside or at the end: five, glove, river, seven, oven, cave.
The color page uses van, vase, violin and vest, so children trace each word and color the matching letter.
Letter V at a glance
Place in the alphabet
22nd of 26, after U and before W
Type
Consonant
Uppercase shape
Straight lines only
Often confused with
u, y and W
Scrabble tile value
4 points
Grouping letters by shape helps handwriting: letters made of straight lines, like V, are usually easier to start with than curved ones.
How to write V and v
Uppercase V: Slant down to a point at the bottom, then slant back up.
Lowercase v: The same shape, small, from the middle line.
Uppercase V and lowercase v have the same shape: a slanted line down to a point, then a slanted line back up. The only difference is size. Make sure the two lines meet in a sharp point at the bottom; a rounded bottom turns v into u.
Letter V tracing and the rest of the pack
Trace: letter V tracing with arrows to follow, then uppercase V and lowercase v on their own.
Find the letter: circle every V and v hidden among similar-looking letters, then count them.
Letter maze: color the V squares to make a path from start to finish.
Color: color the big Vv, trace the V words and draw something that starts with V.
Letter V activities for preschool
Short, hands-on games make the letter V worksheets stick. Try one a day alongside the printed pages:
Vegetable prints: cut vegetables in half and stamp V shapes with paint.
Volcano experiment: make a baking soda volcano and say v words as it erupts.
Valentine V: fold paper hearts and write V inside each one.
Vroom vroom: drive a toy van over V cards and say “vroom”.
A letter V week plan
Monday: say the /v/ sound together, trace V and v on the first page, then try the Vegetable prints idea above.
Tuesday: work through the find-the-letter page, count how many you circled, and move on to Volcano experiment.
Wednesday: solve the letter V maze, then play Valentine V.
Thursday: color “V is for van”, read van, vase, violin and vest aloud and finish with Vroom vroom.
Friday: write V and v from memory, look for V in a favorite picture book and reprint any page that felt tricky.
Letter V worksheets kindergarten teachers can use
Kindergarten readers meet v in van, vat, vet and in the color words and numbers violet and five, seven. The letter V worksheets teachers use also help children hear the difference between /v/ and /f/, which are made in the same place in the mouth.
Names: if someone in the family has a name that starts with V, the name tracing worksheets turn it into a tracing page.
Whole alphabet: the alphabet worksheets hub has all 26 letter packs plus ABC order and matching pages.
Letter V worksheets: frequently asked questions
What age are letter V worksheets for?
Preschool and kindergarten, usually ages 3 to 6. Kindergarten expects children to recognize and name all upper- and lowercase letters (Common Core RF.K.1.D).
How many days should we spend on the letter V?
A letter-of-the-week plan uses one page a day: trace on Monday, find on Tuesday, the maze on Wednesday and coloring on Thursday, with Friday for review or a craft.
Why don’t English words end in v?
Spelling rules add a silent e after v at the end of words, as in have and love. Only a few slang or borrowed words end in v.
How are v and f different?
Both use the top teeth and bottom lip. V has voice and buzzes; f is only air.
Can I print a different letter or several at once?
Yes. The maker on this page can build packs for any letters, like S, A, T, P, I, N, or the whole alphabet.
