Letter J Worksheets
About Our Letter J Worksheets
Our Letter J Worksheets are specially crafted to spark delight and discovery for young learners exploring the tenth letter of the alphabet. In easy-to-download PDF format (complete with answer keys), each page invites students to become comfortable with both uppercase J and lowercase j through tracing, matching, coloring, and sound play.
The letter J brings phonemic magic with its signature /j/ sound-think "jump," "jelly," "jeep," and "jacket." These worksheets weave that sound into visual, tactile, and auditory experiences, helping children learn to recognize and connect the letter's shape and sound in meaningful ways.
Included in this vibrant collection are activities like Fan Fun, J Cut & Paste, J Hunt, J Is For..., J Journey, J Object Color, J Picture Words, Jacket Tracer, Jar Circles, Jeep Match, Jelly Jumble, Jumble Hunt, Letter Practice, Pitcher Find, Plane Puzzles, and Trace and Color-bringing varied formats that embrace learning through play and repetition.
Together, these worksheets help build key early literacy skills-fine motor control, letter recognition, phonemic awareness, and vocabulary-ensuring that children experience letter J as a friendly and empowering ally in their literacy journey.
Looking At Each Worksheet
Fan Fun
Trace or color letters J and j shaped like the folds of a hand fan. Children practice formation while feeling a cool breeze of creativity, which makes handwriting feel light and fun. Bonus idea: let kids wave a paper fan with their traced J's and say "jump!" as they fan it.
J Cut & Paste
This hands-on activity invites children to cut out letters or pictures and paste them into the correct spot. It's kinesthetic learning that anchors the J sound through movement. Bonus idea: let children create a mini "J collage" afterward using magazine cutouts.
J Hunt
A scavenger-style worksheet-students search for all the J's (uppercase and lowercase) hidden across a page filled with letters. It's like a secret treasure map for J! Bonus idea: provide a small magnifying glass to make hunting more adventurous.
J Is For...
Students fill in or illustrate items that start with J-for example, "J is for Jaguar" or "J is for Jar." It stretches imagination and builds vocabulary in a creative way. Bonus idea: assemble a class "J is For..." wall display featuring everyone's drawings.
J Journey
Children follow a path of tracing or matching tasks that take them on a "journey" shaped like a letter J-like traveling down a winding road of letters. It blends fun with formation practice. Bonus idea: kids can fold a paper "J" trail and create a toy car to drive along it while practicing.
J Object Color
Color a cheerful collection of objects that all start with J-like jelly, jet, or jellyfish. It's a calm, visual feast for activating vocabulary while reinforcing the letter-sound connection. Bonus idea: let kids name and act out an action for each object they color.
J Picture Words
Match pictures to words that begin with J-or fill in missing letters of those words. A collaborative gesture between phonics and sight vocabulary. Bonus idea: have children use play-dough to form one of the J-words afterward.
Jacket Tracer
Trace letters J and j incorporated into a jacket drawing-making the tracing both practical and cozy. Great for building handwriting habits with a winter theme. Bonus idea: cut fabric scraps to "decorate" the jacket after tracing.
Jar Circles
Circle all the jars that start with the letter J in a column or mix of pictures. It's sorting with a jolly twist of phonics. Bonus idea: use small stickers (like fruit shapes) to cover each jar as it's identified.
Jeep Match
Match uppercase J and lowercase j with jeep images or words. This pairing links recognition with meaningful context. Bonus idea: let kids draw a jeep and write J underneath, turning tracing into art.
Jelly Jumble
A jelly-themed jumble-maybe a jumble of letters or J-items, where kids sort or identify all the correct J-word items. Bonus idea: after completing, serve (or pretend-serve) jelly snacks while kids name J-words.
Jumble Hunt
Similar to a word search-children scan a jumbled field of letters to find all the J's or J-words. It strengthens visual tracking while adding puzzle fun. Bonus idea: challenge the class: who finds all J's first?
Letter Practice
Dedicated tracing page for uppercase J and lowercase j-great for focused formation practice. Bonus idea: trace first with pencil, then trace again with a finger on a fogged-up window for sensory layering.
Pitcher Find
Locate and circle pitchers (or similar items) starting with J hidden among other shapes or letters. Adds thematic vocabulary while building attention. Bonus idea: bring small toy pitchers or teach "jug," another J-word variation.
Plane Puzzles
Assemble or trace planes that form the shape of J-combining spatial reasoning with letter formation. Bonus idea: design paper planes with J-wings and let them zoom after completing the activity.
Trace and Color
Trace uppercase and lowercase J, then color pictures of J-words like "jewel" or "juice." A blend of writing, phonics, and art in one step. Bonus idea: use jewel stickers or glitter to add sparkle to J-shapes.