Printable Letter S Worksheets
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Help your children master all 26 letters of the English alphabet with our fun and lovable “Find the Letter S” worksheets!
Learning the alphabet is a key stepping stone for developing language skills like writing, speaking, reading, listening, and even typing. Early mastery of letters lays the foundation for independence and confidence, helping kids thrive socially and academically as they grow.
At Just Family Fun, our letter worksheets are thoughtfully designed to capture young minds, making it easy and enjoyable for children to recognize, identify, and use all 26 letters in creative and interactive ways.
This set of colorful worksheets will teach you everything you will ever need to know about the silly and stupendous letter S, including how to write it by hand, what it looks like in upper and lower case, and a few examples of words you already know that start with the letter!
What’s Included in Our Letter S Worksheets
This set includes three colorful Letter S worksheets in pink, yellow, and blue. Each page features three fun exercises that go beyond simply spotting the letter S—they help kids explore its shape and meaning in different ways!
Find the Letter S Game:
Letters of all kinds appear scattered across the page in blobs and bubbles. Kids search and count how many times they find the letter S, sharpening their attention to detail while getting familiar with its shape.
Trace the Letter S:
Big, bubbly letters with helpful arrows guide kids as they practice writing uppercase and lowercase S by hand. No worries about messy handwriting—these exercises set the foundation for neat, confident writing from the start.
Words that Begin with S:
Each worksheet includes a cute cartoon illustrating a word that starts with S, helping kids connect the letter to everyday language. This boosts vocabulary and helps build strong brain connections.
For the best experience, print all three Letter S worksheets in full color. Combine them with other alphabet worksheets and watch your little learner’s skills grow! Learn more about the English alphabet and its importance in early literacy.
Other Activities for Learning the Letter “S”
- Go on a letter hunt:
Encourage your little ones to run around their home or classroom and collect objects that begin with the letter S. For those in need of a more challenging task, switch it up to objects with a double-S somewhere in the name or things that end with an S.You might come across…
Socks, spoon, scissors, sink, shoe, skirt, spider, sandwich, soil, sun, sunglasses, squeaker, switch, snow, salt, strawberry, spade, squirrel, sponge, suitcase, sneakers, sunflowers, sweater, or shirt!
- Try our free “Trace the Alphabet” worksheets:
Another fun resource to use alongside these find the letter S worksheets are Just Family Fun’s trace the alphabet pages! Your kids will get even more practice writing upper and lower case letters by hand, thus improving their handwriting, dexterity, and muscular control. Not only will adept fine motor skills lead to beautiful handwriting, it also benefits other tasks like tying shoes, eating with chopsticks, and chopping vegetables for family meals. Download the worksheets here: https://justfamilyfun.com/trace-the-alphabet-worksheet/ - Draw a picture using the letter S:
To spark your little ones’ creativity, draw a giant “S” on a plain white piece of lined paper and turn it into something magical. Draw around the S to create a giant, curvy monster, for example. What about a crooked snowman? Perhaps a millipede on the sidewalk, or waves in the ocean! - Say the letter S aloud:
Some of the letters of the alphabet come with their own set of rules, like how to pronounce it depending on where it is located in the word. Take some time out of every day to say different words containing the letter “S” to practice the mouth shapes and muscles needed. Start with these…Show, logs, slip, cash, snake, sorry, tugs, buses, sea, shade, horse, books
Fun Facts About S:
- In the 1800s, another letter of the alphabet existed. The long S! Written down, it looked similar to a lowercase “f” but sounded exactly the same as our S today.
- More English words begin with the letter S than any other letter in the alphabet! There are over 40,000 common words starting with S but, comparatively, only 11 starting with X and 16,000 with A.
Conclusion
Learning new things can sometimes feel daunting or overwhelming—especially when it comes to memorizing all 26 letters of the alphabet! But learning doesn’t have to be stressful or boring.
Whether you’re a parent, teacher, or caregiver, adding these worksheets to your child’s learning routine offers many benefits. Exploring the letter S becomes not just educational, but a fun and exciting adventure! Using these free, printable “Find the Letter S” worksheets helps kids build confidence and master the alphabet while enjoying the process.
If your little one’s success starts here, be sure to visit our website for even more fun, educational, family-friendly activities and projects! You might want to try our free printable spelling game for kids and Hours of Fun for extra practice. Explore all our free learning resources at Just Family Fun—from alphabet worksheets to printable puzzles.