These FREE tracing letter C worksheets will help your little ones practice their alphabet by learning one letter at a time!
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How to Print Letter Tracing Worksheets
Choose any of the following pictures to print the correspondingTracing Letter C PDF file. Simply follow your printer’s prompts and ENJOY! Don’t forget to tag us on Instagram @RaisingLittleBeanes with #LearnMyLetters to be entered in our monthly book giveaway! These pdf documents are for personal use only! Please contact me at hello@RaisingLittleBeanes.com for classroom use and additional uses.
Uppercase Tracing Letter C Worksheet
Lowercase Tracing Letter C Worksheet
Uppercase and Lowercase Tracing Letter C Worksheet
INTRODUCING LETTER C
Yay! It’s such an exciting moment in time when your child starts learningletter recognition!Letter Cis the third letter of the alphabet and is a consonant! There are5 vowels and 21 consonants in the English alphabetthat make up the26 lettersof the alphabet. The 26 letters of the alphabet are A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M, N, O, P, Q, R, S, T, U, V, W, X, Y, and Z! I’m so thankful that I get to join you and your little one as you are learning all about the letter C! If you are wanting to learn more aboutHow to teach the alphabet, you’re in the right place! Tracing letters is such a fun way to introduce the letters of the alphabet! Letter C is for Cat, Car, Candy and Cloud!
If you have a preschooler still learning the shapes of the letters, an easy way to practice letters is through flash cards and coloring pages. Practice the letter C sound as you curl your hands into a claw like the cat in these super fun and engaging flashcards fromABC SEE HEAR DO flash cards.These are my favorite because they give an action for the child to do as they say the letter sounds engaging other parts of their brain to better remember the alphabet.
Tracing letters is a great way to introduce the letters of the alphabet! Don’t forget to read books about the letter c, do some hands-on activities and crafts for your little learners, and make sure you are practicing theletter sound for the letter C. /C/ says “c’ as in cat.
BENEFITS OF LETTER TRACING
Tracing lays the foundation for proper letter formation, word building and even drawing. Letter tracing also helps children refine their fine motor skills and pre-writing skills. If you are looking for additional ways to build fine motor skills check out this post from The Imagination Tree:40 Fine Motor Skills Activities. One of my favorite fine motor skills for letter C is thisMelissa and Doug Wooden Alphabet Letter Lacing Cards! You can use our tracing worksheets for the uppercase letters and the lowercase letters to teach your child to trace all the letters of the alphabet!
TRACING LETTER C VIDEO
The importance of proper letter formation is so great that I included this fun video for you to watch with your child. A great way to introduce the letter C is by watching this video together, practice letter sounds (C says “ck” as in CAT) and then use the free printable worksheets below for handwriting practice.
WHAT IS THE BEST WAY TO LEARN THE ALPHABET?
There is no RIGHT or WRONG way to teach the alphabet. Here is a list of the BEST way (in my opinion) to teach children their alphabet.
- Teach the name and simple sound of each letter– teach the name of each letter and its simple sound, for example, “This is the letter A and it says “ahh” as in apple” (Utilize our favorite flashcardsHEREthat teaches both of these together along with a picture to solidify the letter and their sound in your child’s memory!)
- Teach uppercase before lowercase– Teach the uppercase “A” first and then once they get that down, then start teaching lowercase “a”, as well.
- Next teach the more complex sound of each letter– After your child can recognize both the uppercase “A” and lowercase “a” and that they both say “ah” as in apple start teaching them that it also says its name “aye” as in ape.
- Provide alphabet printables(get yourFREE Letter C Tracing pages HERE) – This Letter C Tracing Worksheet Set is a great place to start when learning your letters. Another great option for preschool learning activities is Arrows and Applesauce’sPreschool Busy Binder!
- Read alphabet themed books– Read books about apples, astronauts, and avocados when learning about the letter A! Books about bears, bananas, and boats when learning about the letter B!
- Use memory devices– such as singing the alphabet song, flashcards (these are our all time favorite flashcardshere) or memorizing a rhyme with each letter.
- Play games, do crafts, or make letter themed snacks utilizing all of the senses
- Practice through play throughout your day!– Make it a habit to point out all of the letter A sounds throughout the day as you encounter them to enrich your child’s memory and learning experience!
DOWNLOAD FULL ALPHABET TRACING WORKSHEETS HERE:
Full Alphabet Uppercase Letter Worksheets
Lowercase Letter Worksheets
Uppercase and Lowercase Letter Worksheets
PRINTING TIPS
As a best practice, I recommend printing in color. I know it can get expensive always printing in color if you are using a laser printer. That is why I switched over to anEpson Ecotank! It was a bit of an investment up front, but it has been worth it! I have printed over 12,000 pages (90% of that in color…mostly homeschool curriculum if you are wondering why I’m printing so much) over the past two years and I have onlyrefilled the ink2x! For the price of the refillable ink and how long it lasts, it is most definitely the most affordable option if you are looking to print a lot of colorful pages in the near future.
LETTER TRACING FAQ’S
WHAT DOES TRACING LETTERS DO FOR CHILDREN?
Tracing helps children refine their fine motor skills and pre-writing skills. Tracing lays the foundation for proper letter formation, word building and even drawing.
HOW DO YOU MAKE LETTER TRACING FUN?
Use creativity with this one! Start by only tracing for small amounts of time and making sure your little one doesn’t tire easily. It’s better to try again another day than to push your child beyond their limit.
1) Use colorful dry erase marker onlaminatedpaper
2) Have the child use small objects (like cheerios) to place on top of the letter instead of physically writing it
3) Place small items likepom-pomson a letter and have the child useplastic tweezersto pick them up and place them in a bowl. This also exercises your child’s fine-motor skills.
HOW DO YOU TEACH A PRESCHOOLER TO TRACE?
Again, start with small amounts of tracing at a time. OurFree printable My First Letter C Tracing worksheetis perfect for this.
DOES TRACING IMPROVE YOUR SKILLS?
Yes. Tracing a letter or image can help your child focus on the physical demands of writing or drawing without the worry of getting it right. It builds fine motor skills and muscle memory.
WHY IS TRACING THE ALPHABET IMPORTANT?
Tracing is a fine motor activity that strengthens handwriting by helping children recognize the varying shapes and sizes of each letter.
WHAT AGE SHOULD I BEING TRACING ACTIVITIES WITH MY CHILD?
Tracing activities should not be forced – meaning being made to continue after they’ve shown signs of being done. That being said, you can start as early as your child shows the desire to learn.
RELATED BLOG POSTS:
As your child is learning their alphabet be sure to check out these other related learning blog posts:
What are Vowels and Consonants? (An Easy Step-By-Step Introduction to the English Language)
- The Best Letter A Tracing Activity Set for Preschoolers
- The Best Letter B Tracing Activity Set for Preschoolers
- The Best Letter D Tracing Activity Set for Preschoolers
- 3 Best Free Tracing Letter E Worksheets
