Letter S Worksheets

About These 15 Worksheets

The letter S is one of the most common sounds kids hear and use, and this worksheet collection makes mastering it fun and interactive. From coloring starfish to hunting for S’s in clouds and jars, these activities give children plenty of playful ways to recognize and practice the letter. Each page reinforces both uppercase and lowercase S, making sure students can read and write it with confidence. With themes like spiders, starfish, and sorting games, the variety keeps practice engaging.

The worksheets cover a full range of early literacy skills. Some focus on handwriting through tracing and penmanship practice, while others dive into phonics by matching S with pictures and words. Puzzles like word scrambles and “Missing Front S” keep kids thinking critically while still building vocabulary. The mix of art, problem-solving, and repetition ensures learners strengthen both reading and writing skills in a balanced way.

Best of all, the collection connects learning to the real world. From everyday objects like socks and stars to fun creatures like spiders and starfish, kids see how the letter S shows up everywhere. This helps them understand that the alphabet isn’t just something they learn in class-it’s part of the language they use every day.

Have a Look Inside Each Worksheet

S-Spotter
Kids search through a field of letters to find and circle every S. It trains focus and sharpens recognition skills. The task feels like a quick game of hide-and-seek. A fun warm-up to build confidence with the letter S.

Sleepy S
This worksheet links the letter S with the theme of “sleepy,” making the practice playful and silly. Students trace and color S’s while connecting the sound to the idea of rest. The theme adds humor and keeps kids engaged. A lighthearted way to make S memorable.

S-Hunt
Learners go on a hunt for hidden S’s in a puzzle-style layout. Each discovery feels like solving a mini mystery. The activity builds persistence and strengthens recognition. A lively challenge that helps solidify the letter S.

Color S Objects
Children color pictures of objects that start with the letter S. This builds vocabulary and sound association. The activity makes learning phonics hands-on and fun. It’s a great way to reinforce recognition of the S sound.

Letter S Clouds
Learners trace and spot the letter S inside fluffy cloud designs. The whimsical theme keeps practice lighthearted. It strengthens both handwriting and recognition. Kids love seeing letters hidden in the sky.

Jar of Ss
Students search for and circle all the letter S’s inside a jar graphic. It turns recognition into a mini treasure hunt. The activity boosts focus and attention to detail. Kids enjoy the playful “jar of letters” theme.

Missing Front S
Children complete words that are missing an initial S. This reinforces phonics and spelling. It helps kids hear and see how S starts common words. The task builds early reading confidence.

Spider Find
Learners hunt for S’s among a web of letters. The spider theme adds a fun, slightly spooky twist. It strengthens visual discrimination. It’s like a Halloween-style seek-and-find game.

Unscramble Words
Students unscramble jumbled letters to form S words. This combines phonics, spelling, and problem-solving. It makes word practice more like a puzzle. Kids stay engaged while reinforcing vocabulary.

Circle the Spelling
Children choose the correct spelling of words beginning with S. The worksheet builds accuracy and reading skills. It emphasizes letter-sound awareness. The activity feels like a simple quiz game.

S is for Starfish
Learners trace, color, and connect S with a starfish picture. The ocean theme makes practice cheerful. It ties letter recognition to real-world vocabulary. Kids enjoy blending art with literacy.

Color Your Letter S
Students trace and color a large letter S. It’s a simple but effective introduction to the letter’s shape. The activity builds fine motor skills. It helps cement uppercase and lowercase S in memory.

Trace and Circle
Children trace rows of S’s and then circle them in groups. The multi-step task sharpens handwriting and recognition together. It reinforces focus and accuracy. The variety makes practice less repetitive.

Sorting S Things
Learners sort objects that begin with S from those that don’t. This boosts phonemic awareness. It builds vocabulary while strengthening listening skills. The sorting aspect feels like a game.

Making S Words
Students create simple words that start with S using picture clues. This connects phonics to word building. It builds early spelling confidence. The activity feels like constructing new vocabulary.

The Beginnings of S
Children identify and practice words that begin with S. The worksheet highlights the sound-symbol connection. It supports early reading development. The theme makes the starting sound memorable.

Trace Upper and Lower Ss
Students trace uppercase S and lowercase s side by side. The worksheet builds handwriting fluency. The repetition makes the shape stick. It’s a straightforward drill for mastery.

S Penmanship Practice
Learners practice writing rows of S’s in both cases. This strengthens fine motor control and letter formation. It provides concentrated handwriting practice. It’s perfect for building neat, confident writing.