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Letter L Worksheets

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Trace uppercase L and lowercase l, trace the words leaf, log and lip, and circle every L and l in a letter hunt.

Pull down, slide right.

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About these letter L worksheets

These letter L worksheets cover uppercase L, lowercase l, the words leaf, log and lip, and a letter hunt with an answer key. L makes the /l/ sound, made with the tip of the tongue resting behind the top teeth.

L is one of the easiest letters to form: the capital is two straight lines and the lowercase is just one. That makes it a strong first letter for children who are new to holding a pencil. The challenges are small but real. The foot of capital L has to point right, and lowercase l is easy to confuse with capital I and the number 1, which is why its foot curves forward.

Standards

  • CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.K.1.APrint many upper- and lowercase letters.
  • CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RF.K.1.DRecognize and name all upper- and lowercase letters of the alphabet.

How to use them

  1. On the uppercase page, say “down, then slide right along the baseline” as your child traces.
  2. On the lowercase page, check that each l starts at the top line and ends at the baseline. A tall, straight l is the whole job.
  3. Trace leaf, log and lip. Ask your child to watch your tongue as you say /l/, then try it in a mirror.
  4. Do the letter hunt last and check it with the answer key.

Teaching tips for L

  • Uppercase L: start at the top line and pull down straight to the baseline. Without lifting, slide right along the baseline. Say it while writing: “Pull down, slide right.”
  • Lowercase l: start at the top line, pull down, and curve forward along the baseline, like the bottom of a t. That’s the whole letter, so focus on starting at the top every time and keeping the line straight. Say it while writing: “Pull down.”
  • Hand trick: hold both hands up with palms facing out and stick out your thumbs and pointer fingers. The left hand makes a correct L. Children who reverse L can check their left hand.
  • Common mix-ups: a backward L with the foot pointing left, an l that starts at the bottom and goes up, and l, I and 1 that look identical.
  • Quick activities: make L’s from twigs or pretzel sticks; collect leaves outside and arrange them in a big L on the sidewalk.

Questions about letter L

How do I stop my child from writing L backward?

Use the left-hand trick and keep the order the same: line down first, then slide right. Children who start at the bottom and go up are more likely to send the foot the wrong way.

Is L a good first letter?

Yes. Uppercase L uses two straight strokes and teaches two habits that matter for every letter: start at the top, and pull down. Many classrooms begin with straight-line capitals like L, F, E, H and T for that reason.