Free Letter G Tracing Worksheet (Printable PDF)

What is on this worksheet

About the letter G — sound, shape, and words

Letter G makes two sounds: the hard /g/ sound as in goat, garden, and green — and the soft /dʒ/ sound as in giraffe and gem. For children aged 3–6, focus on the hard /g/ sound first — it appears most often in early reading words.

How to form the letter G

Uppercase G: start like the letter C — an open curve — but add a short horizontal line inward at the mid-right before finishing. Think of it as a C with a small shelf inside. Lowercase g: draw a small circle, then bring a straight line down from the right side below the baseline and curve it to the left — a descending loop.

Words that start with G

Use these words while tracing to connect the letter shape to a sound: Goat, Garden, Green, Grape, Girl, Grass, Gift, Glue. Say G — Goat while tracing. The hard /g/ sound comes from the back of the throat — children can put their hand on their throat and feel it vibrate.

The Todpoles Letter G flash card

The Todpoles Alphabet flash card for Letter G pairs Gg with a Goat illustration — the same word-letter connection used on this worksheet. When children see the card, trace the letter, and hear the word together, they form a much stronger memory than any single activity alone.

In the Todpoles app, scanning the Letter G card unlocks interactive letter games — children hear the letter sound, see the letter animate, and match it in a game. The card and worksheet work together: paper builds the motor skill, the app reinforces the sound.

How to use this worksheet

Ages 3–4

Do one tracing row per sitting — uppercase first, lowercase in a later session. Trace slowly, saying “G — Goat” aloud with each stroke. Do not rush to the free-write lines; tracing builds the motor memory that makes free writing possible. Three to five sessions spread over a week is ideal for this age group.

Ages 5–6

Complete the full sheet — uppercase, lowercase, and the free-write lines — in one sitting. Aim for consistent size and letters sitting on the baseline. Once free-writing feels confident, try writing the letter without looking at the model at all.

Common mistake to avoid

Many parents skip straight to the free-write section. This feels faster but skips the motor-learning phase — children end up with shaky, inconsistent letterforms. Let the tracing rows do their job first. The free-write section is the reward, not the shortcut.

Frequently asked questions

What age is this worksheet for?

Ages 3–6. Children aged 3–4 typically work one row at a time over several sessions. Children aged 5–6 can complete the full sheet — uppercase, lowercase, and free-write — in one sitting.

What does the letter G sound like?

Letter G most commonly makes the hard /g/ sound — as in goat, garden, and green. It also makes a soft /dʒ/ sound in words like giraffe. Teach the hard sound first for early readers.

Is this worksheet free to download?

Yes — completely free. Click the download button and the PDF opens directly. No email, no account, no watermark. Print as many copies as you need.

Can I print more than one copy?

Yes. We recommend printing 2–3 copies and using a pencil so your child can erase and repeat. Most children need 3–5 practice sessions before writing a letter confidently from memory.

What comes after Letter G?

Move on to Letter H once your child can write G from memory with consistent size and shape. You can also browse all 26 letters and download the full A–Z bundle.