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