Letter K Worksheet – Learn, Read, Write, and Play
The Letter K Worksheet is designed to help young learners recognize, read, write, and use words starting with the letter K. This worksheet combines tracing, writing, reading, coloring, and storytelling to make learning fun and effective.
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1. Introduction to Letter K
The Letter K is the 11th letter of the English alphabet.
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Uppercase: K
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Lowercase: k
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Sound: /k/ (as in kite)
Common Words That Start With K:
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Kite
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Key
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Kangaroo
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King
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Kitten
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Koala
Letter K is made with straight lines, making it easy for children to trace and write.
2. Phonics Practice for Letter K
The sound of K is hard and clear. Encourage children to say:
“kkk”
Examples:
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K for Kite
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K for Key
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K for Kangaroo
Repeating this sound improves phonemic awareness, which is essential for early reading.
3. Trace the Letter K
✏️ Tracing activity helps children develop fine motor skills and writing confidence.
Uppercase K Tracing:
K K K K K
Lowercase k Tracing:
k k k k k
Tips:
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Start with a straight vertical line for the stem
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Draw two diagonal lines from the middle for uppercase K
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Lowercase k is similar, with a small diagonal at the middle
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Practice on dotted lines first
4. Write the Letter K
📝 Children practice writing independently:
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5 times uppercase K
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5 times lowercase k
Encourage neat writing and careful observation.
5. Match Letter K with Pictures
🖍️ Draw a line to match K with the correct picture:
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K → 🪁 Kite
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K → 🗝️ Key
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K → 🦘 Kangaroo
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K → 👑 King
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K → 🐱 Kitten
This activity improves visual recognition, word association, and vocabulary skills.
6. Fill in the Missing Letter (K)
📝 Complete the words by writing K:
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__ite → Kite
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__ey → Key
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__angaroo → Kangaroo
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__ing → King
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__itten → Kitten
This strengthens spelling, letter recognition, and memory skills.
7. Colour the Letter K
🎨 Colouring Activity:
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Colour K red
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Colour k blue
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Colour the Kite in bright colors
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Colour the King with a golden crown
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Colour the Kangaroo brown
Colouring promotes creativity, focus, and fine motor development.
8. Letter K Vocabulary Practice
📖 Read these K words aloud:
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Kite
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Key
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Kangaroo
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King
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Kitten
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Koala
Ask children to repeat each word, focusing on the /k/ sound.
9. Short Story Using Letter K
📘 Story:
Katie the Kitten flew her kite near the king’s castle. A friendly kangaroo hopped by carrying a key to a secret garden. Katie laughed and played happily. It was a kind and keen day for Katie.
Story Questions:
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Who is the main character?
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What did Katie fly?
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Who carried the key?
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Where did Katie play?
Answers:
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Katie the Kitten
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Kite
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Kangaroo
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Near the king’s castle
10. Circle the Letter K Words
⭕ Circle the words that start with K:
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Kite
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Apple
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Key
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Ball
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Kangaroo
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Cat
Correct Answers: Kite, Key, Kangaroo
11. Alphabet Order Practice
🔤 Fill in the missing letters:
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J, __, L → K
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I, __, K → J
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__, K, L → J
This helps children understand the alphabet sequence.
12. Count and Write (K Objects)
🔢 Count the objects and write the number:
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🪁 Kite → ___ (1)
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🗝️ Key → ___ (1)
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🦘 Kangaroos → ___ (2)
Counting develops numeracy skills alongside literacy.
13. Find the Letter K
🔍 Circle all the K and k letters:
k a K b c
d k e f K
g h i k j
This improves attention, observation, and focus.
14. Draw Something That Starts with K
✏️ Draw and colour something that starts with K:
Ideas:
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Kite
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Kangaroo
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King
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Kitten
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Koala
Write the word under the drawing.
15. Fun Activities for Letter K
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K Sound Hunt: Find objects at home or classroom starting with K
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Kite Craft: Make a paper kite and decorate it
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Counting K Objects: Count keys, kangaroos, or kites
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Storytelling Game: Ask children to create a short story using 3 K words
These activities make learning interactive, creative, and fun.
16. Skills Developed
✅ Alphabet recognition
✅ Phonics (/k/ sound)
✅ Writing & tracing skills
✅ Vocabulary development
✅ Reading comprehension
✅ Fine motor skills
✅ Observation and concentration
17. Tips for Parents and Teachers
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Pronounce the K sound clearly
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Use real objects and visual aids
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Repeat K words daily for reinforcement
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Keep sessions short and interactive
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Praise children for effort and creativity
18. Conclusion
The Letter K Worksheet provides a complete learning experience. Through tracing, matching, colouring, reading, counting, and storytelling, children learn the letter K in a fun and effective way.
This worksheet supports early literacy, vocabulary development, and phonics mastery.
