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Letter L Worksheet for Kids (Free Printable PDF)

The letter L is the twelfth letter of the alphabet. Capital L looks like L and small l looks like l. The letter L makes a soft “lll” sound. This page includes a free printable Letter L worksheet with tracing practice and activities kids can use at home or in the classroom.

Words That Start With L

The letter L helps children learn smooth flowing sounds in English words.

How To Write Letter L

To write capital L, draw one long line and one short line at the bottom. To write small l, draw a tall straight line.

Fun Facts About Letter L

• L is easy to write.
• Many nature words start with L.

Practice Letter L

Kids can trace L, color L pictures, and read L words aloud.

The Letter L Sound

Letter L makes a soft "lll" sound, made by touching the tip of the tongue to the roof of the mouth, just behind the front teeth. It's a smooth, flowing sound that can be held out, like "lll-ion."

Free Printable Worksheet

Want offline practice? Our free worksheets library includes printable alphabet tracing sheets, an uppercase & lowercase matching activity, and ABC flashcards you can print and reuse at home or in the classroom.

Classroom Activity

Have children take turns roaring like a lion while the class chants "L is for lion!" Then go on a short leaf hunt around the classroom or playground, collecting different shapes and sizes.

Homeschool Activity

Turn on a lamp and talk about how "lamp" starts with the L sound, then look for other L objects around the house together. Afterward, trace the letter L on paper — it's just two simple straight lines.

Tips for Parents & Teachers

Parents: L is one of the easiest letters to trace since it only uses straight lines — a great confidence-builder if your child is just starting handwriting practice.
Teachers: Try holding the L sound out loud ("lllion") so children can hear and feel how it differs from a quick sound like B or D.

Frequently Asked Questions

What sound does the letter L make?

Letter L makes a soft "lll" sound, made by touching the tip of the tongue to the roof of the mouth, just behind the front teeth — a smooth sound that can be held out.

What are some easy words that start with L for preschoolers?

Easy L words for preschoolers include lion, leaf, lamp, lemon, and lake — animal and nature words are especially memorable for young learners.

How do I teach my child to write the letter L?

Letter L is one of the simplest letters to start with: one long vertical line down, then a short horizontal line at the bottom for capital L. Lowercase l is just a tall straight line.

Why is L a good letter for early tracing practice?

L uses only straight lines with a single turn, making it one of the easiest letters for a child's hand to control — often introduced alongside letters like I and T for this reason.

What activities help kids remember the letter L?

Roaring like a lion while saying "L is for lion," tracing L in sand or shaving cream, collecting leaves on a nature walk, or coloring pictures of L words while saying each one aloud.

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