Letter R tracing worksheet
Practise the letter R — uppercase and lowercase — on proper handwriting guide lines.R is for rain. Press the button for an instant worksheet, then print it or save the PDF.
How to form the letter R
- Trace the dotted letters. Place the pencil at the start of the first dotted R and trace over each one, following the handwriting guide lines.
- Follow the stroke order. Short stick, then a little arm reaching out.
- Write it independently. On the blank rows, copy the letter R without the dots, keeping it sitting on the red base line.
Saying the sound “r” as they trace (“r is for rain”) links handwriting practice to phonics. When R is secure on its own, put it into a whole word on a handwriting practice sheet.
Letter R worksheet — frequently asked questions
How do I teach my child to write the letter R?
Start on the dotted rows so your child can trace the full shape of R, saying the sound aloud — r is for rain. Short stick, then a little arm reaching out. Once they can trace it confidently, switch to the "solid example first" style and let them copy R on the blank guide lines.
What age do children learn to trace the letter R?
Most children begin letter tracing between ages three and five, in preschool and kindergarten. Tracing R builds the fine-motor control and letter recognition that come before independent writing, so there is no need to rush.
Is the letter R tracing worksheet free to print?
Yes. Every letter R worksheet on TracingPages is free to print, download as a PDF and photocopy for home or classroom use — with no account or sign-up.