These free “letter R is for” printable activities make the perfect addition to your letter R of the week lesson plan!
And when you pair these activities with my free letter R worksheets, you’ve got all the printables needed to help your preschoolers recognize, write, and sound out the letter R.
From tracing and coloring to building a hands-on flip book, this printable resource offers multiple ways for you to help your child or students connect with the letter R through visuals, repetition, and creativity.
Let’s take a closer look at what’s inside and how tips on how you can use it effectively throughout the week.
Included in the Free Letter R Is For Printable Pack
This Letter R resource includes:
A single-page “R is for” worksheet featuring traceable vocabulary words.
A 4-page flip book printable, with two panels per page, for hands-on learning.
I’ve designed these activities to help support your preschoolers with:
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Letter R recognition
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Phonics and early vocabulary building
Okay, let’s take a closer look at these worksheets!
Letter R Worksheet
The first part of this printable set is the single-page “R is for” worksheet, which will introduce your child to the letter R through tracing and image association.
Your child will trace a sentence that reads – ” R is for…” followed by the words – road, red, rose, and rain.
Once they are done tracing, they can color the corresponding image. This activity is a great way to launch your letter R week.
As your child works through the worksheet, talk about what each word means or ask questions like:
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“What color is a rose?”
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“Have you seen rain today?”
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“What’s something red in your room?”
You would find that doing this will help make the activity interactive while building real-world associations with the words.
Letter R Flip Book
Once your child is familiar with the letter R, it’s time to make learning even more hands-on with the Letter R Flip Book!
This mini-book activity offers seven traceable “R is for…” panels, each with a simple word and matching image.
The flip book includes:
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Rabbit
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Rat
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Ribbon
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Run
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Radio
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Ruler
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Read
Each panel features the phrase “R is for ___” with the word in dotted lines for tracing and a bold, preschool-friendly image to color.
With two rectangles per page, the flip book is easy to print, cut, and staple.
You can complete a few pages a day, then assemble them at the end of the week for a keepsake that your child can “read” again and again.
What Skills Are Preschoolers Building?
By completing the Letter R worksheets and flip book, your preschooler will strengthen their:
Letter formation skills – through tracing and repetition.
Phonemic awareness – recognizing the /r/ sound in different words.
Vocabulary development – learning new words like ribbon and ruler.
Fine motor skills – from coloring, tracing, and cutting.
Print awareness – reading left to right, forming complete words.
Confidence – building and reading their own flip book!.
It’s a great way to reinforce early literacy concepts in a developmentally appropriate and engaging way.
How to Use These Printables All Week Long?
If you’re building a weekly alphabet routine, here’s a suggested plan for using these Letter R activities Monday through Friday:
Monday – Introduce the Letter R – Start with the single-page worksheet. Go over each R word, trace the letters together, and color the images. Practice saying the words aloud and emphasize the /r/ sound at the beginning of each one.
Tuesday–Thursday – Complete the Flip Book Pages – Break the flip book into manageable parts. Do 2–3 panels per day:
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Trace the word
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Color the picture
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Cut out the rectangles
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Discuss the word’s meaning and how it starts with R
Example: “R is for radio. What do we use a radio for?”
Friday – Build and Read the Flip Book – Time to celebrate their hard work! Staple the completed rectangles into a flip book and read them aloud together. Let your child turn the pages and “teach” the words back to you. This is an awesome way to build confidence and fluency.
More R Words for Preschoolers
Looking to expand your word wall or vocabulary list for the week?
Here are more R words that are preschool-friendly:
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Rainbow
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Rock
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Ring
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Robot
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Rope
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Rocket
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Roar
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Race
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Record
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Recycle
You can write them on flashcards, create a matching game, or let your child draw their favorites!
Bonus Activity Ideas for Letter R Week
Looking for even more ways to bring the letter R to life?
Here are a few easy extension activities you can consider trying with your kiddos:
Make a Rainbow Craft – Use tissue paper or crayons to create a colorful rainbow. Talk about the colors and the letter R.
Letter R Hunt – Go on a scavenger hunt around your home or classroom to find things that start with the letter R, such as a rock, ribbon, or ruler.
Sing an “R” Song – Try songs or rhymes that repeat the /r/ sound (e.g., “Row, Row, Row Your Boat”).
Robot Collage – Use shapes and recycled materials to make a robot craft. Label it with an “R is for robot” tag.
Download Your Free Letter R Activities
This letter R printable pack is ready to help your preschooler master their next alphabet letter with ease and excitement.
Whether you’re introducing the letter R or reinforcing what they already know. I assure you that these engaging printables offer just the right mix of learning and fun.
Free Letter R Is For Printable (44 downloads )
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Learning the alphabet doesn’t have to be boring or overwhelming.
With these free Letter R printables, your preschooler can explore new vocabulary, strengthen tracing skills, and build confidence. All while having fun.
From roses and rain to rabbits and rulers, the letter R offers plenty of opportunities for hands-on learning.
This printable pack brings it all together in a way that’s meaningful, playful, and easy to use.
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