The Best Workbooks To Help Preschoolers Learn Their Letters
by Miranda Rosbach
As our children’s first teachers, parents and caregivers provide them with many learning opportunities — most of which come during the first five years of a child’s life. Taking cues from your little one about their readiness for diving into a new skill set is helpful, especially if they’re resistant or have learning delays. Most children, however, are ready to learn letters and numbers somewhere between ages 3–5. Many parents and educators begin by teaching children the letters of their own name and expand from there. These workbooks all feature daily activities to help your child become proficient at learning sounds, letters, and writing skills. Each guide fosters one-on-one interaction between the adult teacher and child learner. If you aim for 10–20 minutes a day, that is plenty of time to see progress with your preschooler.
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Numbers, Letters, and More! (PAW Patrol)
Available from:This introductory primer is an excellent resource for kids that love PAW Patrol. It starts with numbers 1–10 and provides tracing activities for each number. The alphabet writing portion provides examples and tracing opportunities for uppercase and lowercase letters. The workbook also contains counting and fill-in-the-blank letter activities. Plus, the centerfold of PAW Patrol stickers is a great incentive for helping little ones feel excited about their daily progress.
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Handwriting: Letter Practice
Available from:Open this workbook to find a template for practicing writing letters (uppercase and lowercase) along with numbers 1–10. Dive into a seek-and-find warm-up activity, practice writing with hidden picture puzzles, and trace letters and words. Visual learners will appreciate the video tutorials available via QR codes on each page. The sturdy cardboard insert makes this a terrific on-the-go learning tool.
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The Little Engine That Could: I Think I Can! Letters Workbook
In this adorable new learning series, little ones will learn their letters alongside everyone’s favorite little engine! With interactive activities throughout, this hands-on workbook will make educational materials more engaging as your child learns through play. Filled with messages of empowerment and confidence-building, this book will take your child from “I think I can,” to “I knew I could!”
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My First Writing Skills (Pre-K Writing Workbook)
Available from:Before starting this workbook, read the hints and tips page for parents and guardians. After an introductory guide to straight and wavy lines, children get immersed in two-page spreads where they practice writing letters. Colorful cartoon-like animals make it a fun and inviting guide, while the completion certificate at the end pairs nicely with a treat for celebrating your budding writer.
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Learning Letters (Pre-K Wipe Clean Workbook)
Available from:This spiral-bound activity book comes with a dry erase marker and can be wiped clean and reused for maximum practice. Quizzes, fill-in-the-blank activities, and matching games at the back of the book made it a hit with my four-year-old. A quick note to adults sets the stage for ensuring proper pen control and common stroke patterns. Each letter gets an entire page to itself, with both uppercase and lowercase letters represented. Note: this workbook does not include numbers.
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Pre-K Page Per Day: Letters
Available from:This step-by-step book uses a “trace and sing” method for teaching letters. For example, children trace each letter while singing a tune like The letter of the day is A-A-A sung to the tune of Wheels on the Bus, B-I-N-G-O, or Mary Had a Little Lamb. Uppercase letters come first in the workbook, followed by lowercase letters and matching games. Gathering household objects is especially fun (for example, creating the letter M out of two pairs of pants). It’s a straightforward approach to learning letters.
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Dr. Seuss Wipe-Clean Workbook: Letters and Numbers
Available from:This fun and engaging workbook is filled with Dr. Seuss’s beloved characters and plenty of exercises that let kids practice their letters and numbers. Throughout these pages, kids will find activities on letter sounds, counting, writing, tracing, and more! With the wipe-clean format, little learners can practice again and again on the reusable pages, gaining confidence with each new try.
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Preschool Letters
Available from:Jump into tracing with both uppercase and lowercase letters featured on one page. After completing all 26 letters, children can practice tracing the entire alphabet altogether. Finally, they’ll move on to a matching and connect-the-dots game. This slim, no-frills volume is concise and should take less than 5 minutes a day.
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Write-On Wipe-Off My First ABC Hidden Pictures
Available from:This fun wipe-off ABC book has a built-in carrying handle, and it’s similar to what I used for my first daughter four years ago. It provides letter writing practice (uppercase and lowercase), followed by a maze or hidden picture activity. Work on your child’s letter recognition and fine motor skills, then wipe off the pages and start again. A definite win for parents and kids alike.
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Learn to Write
Available from:Help your child build confidence in their writing skills with the Learn to Write workbook! With activities for everything from pencil control and line tracing, to letter formation and even freehand writing, these exercises provide a wonderful foundation for learning, help improve fine motor skills, and set kids up for success!
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Editor’s Note: This article was originally published in 2022 and updated in 2023.