Free Letter V Tracing Worksheet (Printable PDF)

What is on this worksheet

About the letter V — sound, shape, and words

Letter V makes the /v/ sound — a voiced labiodental fricative. The upper teeth rest gently on the lower lip and air vibrates through, as in van, violin, and volcano. V is the voiced partner of F — same tooth-on-lip position, but the vocal cords vibrate for V.

How to form the letter V

Uppercase V: draw a diagonal line from the upper left down to a point at the bottom centre, then a diagonal line back up to the upper right — meeting at a sharp point at the bottom. Lowercase v: same shape as uppercase but smaller, sitting between the mid-line and the baseline.

Words that start with V

Use these words while tracing to connect the letter shape to a sound: Van, Violin, Volcano, Vegetables, Village, Vine, Vault. Say V — Van while tracing. Children can feel the difference between F and V by placing their hand on their throat — F is silent, V vibrates.

The Todpoles Letter V flash card

The Todpoles Alphabet flash card for Letter V pairs Vv with a Van 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 V 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 “V — Van” 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 V sound like?

Letter V makes the /v/ sound — like the start of van, violin, and volcano. It is the voiced version of /f/ — same mouth position but with vocal cord vibration. Children can feel the difference with a hand on the throat.

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 V?

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