Letter G Worksheets and Sound
Trace, write and color the letter G with a free 3-page PDF. Hear the /g/ sound, the letter name in US and UK English, and G words to practice.
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Free letter G worksheets (PDF)
3 pages: trace G and g, practice writing Gg on lines, then color a picture for G. Print on US Letter or A4.
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Words that start with G
Tap a word to hear it; pick US or UK for the accent. Say the first sound, /g/, before the whole word.
How to write the letter G
Capital G
Curve back like a C, go up a little on the right, then a short line in.
Lowercase g
Circle back, then a line down below the bottom line with a hook to the left.
Say the strokes out loud while your child writes. The tracing page in the PDF starts with dark letters to copy, then faint ones to trace; try the Letter Trace game for finger practice on a screen first.
How to teach the letter G in 5 minutes
- Say the sound first. Not the name “G” — the sound /g/, as in goat. Play it above and copy it together three times.
- Trace it on the table. Use your finger to trace the capital G and the lowercase g, saying the sound each time.
- Trace it on paper. Do page 1 of the worksheet pack, then write a row of Gg on page 2.
- Find G around you. Books, food labels, road signs — aim for 3 spots, then color the page 3 picture as a reward.
Did you know?
G makes two sounds: hard /g/ in 'goat' and soft /j/ in 'giraffe'. Teach the hard one first.
Letter G: questions parents ask
What sound does the letter G make?
The first sound children learn for G is /g/, as in goat. G makes two sounds: hard /g/ in 'goat' and soft /j/ in 'giraffe'. Teach the hard one first.
How do you write a capital G and a lowercase g?
Capital G: Curve back like a C, go up a little on the right, then a short line in. Lowercase g: Circle back, then a line down below the bottom line with a hook to the left.
Are these letter G worksheets free?
Yes. The letter G pack is one free 3-page PDF (tracing, handwriting practice and a coloring page) that downloads directly, with no sign-up.
Should my child learn the letter name or the sound first?
The sound. Children read by blending sounds, so /g/ helps them read "goat" and the name "G" does not. Learn the name alongside, but lead with the sound.
Go deeper on the sound
/g/: mouth shape + 15 example words →
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