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Letter E activities for ages 2 to 5

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

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

Five E activities

  1. Trace the big E

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

  2. Build an E

    Four craft sticks: one standing up, three across.

  3. Hunt for E

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

  4. Say it out loud

    E as in egg, elephant and elbow. Take turns finding one more.

  5. Color the engine

    The E practice page ends with an engine to color, then an E to light up.

The E practice page: an engine to color and rows of E to trace.

Questions parents ask

What sound does E make?
Most first words use the short e in egg. E also says its own name, as in eagle.
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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