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Letter C activities for ages 2 to 5

Easy letter C activities for ages 2 to 5: trace a big C with a finger, build one from things at home, and hunt for C’s around the house. Our free printable has a big C to trace from the red dot, and a comet to color.

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The free Trace C page: a big dotted C with numbered red start dots.

Five C activities

  1. Trace the big C

    Start at red dot 1 and follow the dots to the ring. A finger first, then a crayon.

  2. Build a C

    Curve a pipe cleaner or a piece of yarn into a C. A cookie with a bite works too.

  3. Hunt for C

    Find C on signs, boxes and book covers. Count them together.

  4. Say it out loud

    C as in cat, cup and car. Take turns finding one more.

  5. Color the comet

    The C practice page ends with a comet to color, then a C to light up.

The C practice page: a comet to color and rows of C to trace.

Questions parents ask

What sound does C make?
Usually the hard c in cat and cup. Later, kids meet the soft c in city.
What age are these activities for?
Ages 2 to 5. Younger kids trace with a finger; older ones use a crayon and try the practice rows.
Do I need to sign up for the printable?
No. The PDF downloads straight away, in US Letter or A4.

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