Letter R Worksheet – Learn, Read, Write and Enjoy
The Letter R Worksheet is designed for young learners to recognize, read, write, and use words starting with the letter R. This worksheet combines tracing, writing, reading, coloring, and storytelling to make learning engaging and effective.
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1. Introduction to Letter R
The Letter R is the 18th letter of the English alphabet.
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Uppercase: R
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Lowercase: r
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Sound: /r/ (as in rabbit)
Common Words That Start With R:
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Rabbit
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Rainbow
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Rocket
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Rose
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Ring
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Rain
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Robot
These words are familiar and fun for children, making learning easier.
2. Phonics Practice for Letter R
The sound of R is strong and clear. Encourage children to say:
“rrrrr”
Examples:
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R for Rabbit
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R for Rainbow
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R for Rocket
Repeating this sound improves phonemic awareness, which is essential for reading and speaking.
3. Trace the Letter R
✏️ Tracing activity develops fine motor skills and writing confidence.
Uppercase R Tracing:
R R R R R
Lowercase r Tracing:
r r r r r
Tips:
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Start from top line and make a straight vertical line
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Curve to the right for uppercase R
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Practice on dotted lines first
4. Write the Letter R
📝 Children write the letters independently:
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5 times uppercase R
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5 times lowercase r
Encourage neatness and careful observation.
5. Match Letter R with Pictures
🖍️ Draw a line to match R with the correct picture:
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R → 🐇 Rabbit
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R → 🌈 Rainbow
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R → 🚀 Rocket
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R → 🌹 Rose
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R → 💍 Ring
This activity improves visual recognition, word association, and vocabulary.
6. Fill in the Missing Letter (R)
📝 Complete the words by writing R:
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__abbit → Rabbit
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__ainbow → Rainbow
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__ocket → Rocket
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__ose → Rose
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__ing → Ring
This helps children with spelling, letter recognition, and memory skills.
7. Colour the Letter R
🎨 Colouring Activity:
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Colour R red
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Colour r blue
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Colour the Rainbow in multiple colors
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Colour the Rose pink or red
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Colour the Rocket with bright colors
Colouring promotes creativity, focus, and fine motor development.
8. Letter R Vocabulary Practice
📖 Read these R words aloud:
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Rabbit
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Rainbow
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Rocket
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Rose
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Ring
Ask children to repeat each word while emphasizing the /r/ sound.
9. Short Story Using Letter R
📘 Story:
Rina saw a rainbow after the rain. She played with her rabbit in the garden. Rina looked at a rocket in her book and gave a red rose to her friend. She wore a beautiful ring and smiled. It was a really fun and colorful day.
Story Questions:
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What appeared after the rain?
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What animal did Rina play with?
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What did Rina give to her friend?
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What did Rina wear on her hand?
Answers:
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Rainbow
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Rabbit
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Rose
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Ring
10. Circle the Letter R Words
⭕ Circle the words that start with R:
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Rabbit
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Apple
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Rainbow
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Cat
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Rocket
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Ball
Correct answers: Rabbit, Rainbow, Rocket
11. Alphabet Order Practice
🔤 Fill in the missing letters:
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P, Q, __, S → R
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O, __, Q, R → P
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__, Q, R, S → P
This helps children remember the alphabet sequence.
12. Count and Write (R Objects)
🔢 Count the objects and write the number:
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🐇 Rabbit → ___ (1)
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🌈 Rainbow → ___ (1)
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🚀🚀 Rockets → ___ (2)
Counting strengthens numeracy skills alongside literacy.
13. Find the Letter R
🔍 Circle all the R and r letters:
r a R b c
d r e f R
g h i r j
This improves attention, observation, and focus.
14. Draw Something That Starts with R
✏️ Draw and colour one thing that starts with R:
Ideas:
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Rabbit
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Rainbow
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Rocket
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Rose
Write the word under the drawing.
15. Fun Activities for Letter R
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R Sound Hunt: Find objects at home or classroom starting with R
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Rainbow Craft: Make a rainbow using paper and crayons
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Rocket Launch Game: Draw rockets and practice counting before “launch”
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Storytelling: Ask children to tell a short story using 3 R words
These activities make learning interactive, creative, and memorable.
16. Skills Developed
✅ Alphabet recognition
✅ Phonics (/r/ 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 R sound clearly
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Use real objects like a rabbit toy or rose flower
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Reinforce by repeating words daily
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Keep sessions short (5–10 minutes) but frequent
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Praise children for effort and creativity
18. Conclusion
The Letter R Worksheet provides a complete learning experience. By tracing, matching, colouring, reading, counting, and storytelling, children learn the letter R in a fun and effective way.
This worksheet prepares children for reading, writing, and phonics mastery and strengthens early literacy

















