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