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Letter R worksheets and activities

Explore R and r through looking, playful marks and a short shared game. Capital R has a stem, a rounded upper section and a sloping leg. Lowercase r has a short stem and a small shoulder. Compare the many parts in the capital with the compact shape of the lowercase letter. Choose one part of the pack rather than expecting every page to be completed in one sitting.

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Created by RobPublished 8 October 20263–4 / 4–5 years, flexibly

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R r

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Letter names and first sounds

A letter name is different from its sound in a word. Tap each separately. The examples show one common sound; letters can have other sounds.

R r

red · run · rip

Synthesised British or American pronunciation, selected by the English edition in the header. Accents vary. Follow your school’s sound models and teaching sequence.

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First worksheet in the Letter R worksheets and activities printable pack

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What we’re exploring

Recognize capital R and lowercase r, compare their shapes and find them among other printed letters.

A little way to play

Start with the large R and r models. Say the letter name and invite your child to point to either form.
Use a finger on the pale tracing models, then offer a pencil if wanted. Follow the child's school formation guidance rather than treating these outlines as stroke instructions.
Try the letter hunt together. Each cell has a number so a grown-up can check the separate answer guide; the child can point, circle or color a match.
Build a paper P and add a sloping strip to turn it into R. Draw a robot beside it with an r badge. Move the extra strip away and back so the visual change is easy to follow.

Make it easier

Cover most of the letter hunt and offer just two choices. Keep the R / r model visible, and let an adult make the marks while your child points.

Try a little more

Compare R with P and find the diagonal leg that R adds. Compare r with n by looking at whether the shoulder continues all the way down. Let the child point to the difference before naming it.

For the grown-up

Rabbit, rain and robot are example words. A weather photograph or a toy robot can give you something to discuss before looking at the written label. Letter recognition can be practised without asking the child to pronounce an unfamiliar whole word. These are original recognition resources, not a school phonics programme or a developmental test.

Answers & naming help

The matching forms are R and r. The hunt has six target cells; their numbers are listed on the adult activity page. The example words rabbit, rain, robot begin with r. Accept pointing or a description when the child is still learning the letter name.

R r

How do I print this?

Choose your vocabulary and paper size, then download the PDF. Print at actual size or 100%. Use the low-ink option for outline activities; color-name cards still need their color to teach the word. Cut-and-stack mini-books are available in the flashcard maker.

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