A large lowercase u movement path with an umbrella picture and space for big attempts. — The complete worksheet, just as it prints.

LETTER FORMATION · COLOUR & PRACTISE

Big u: follow a large umbrella movement

Use a finger or a broad mark to follow a large lowercase u path before making a few big attempts. An umbrella picture keeps the short u sound separate from its letter name.

Extra short u practice · One activity per sheet

Choose your paper

A4210 × 297 mmUS Letter8½ × 11 in

One page · A4 · Black & white · 340 kB

A quick printing tip

Use portrait orientation and the same paper size in your printer settings. The PDF includes a white margin so the drawing stays inside the sheet.

With an adult

Say the short u at the start of umbrella, then follow the large movement together.

Begin at the marked start. Go down, curve around and rise on the right, then come back down to the line.

Whole-word copying is optional. Model one movement and stop whenever a break would help.

Explore the separate Aa–Zz alphabet worksheets.

Try this with the picture

Use your finger first. Follow the big u, then try your own.

Print copies for home or your classroom. See how you can use these pages.

Picture created with AI assistance. Letters, words and practice guides typeset separately.

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Big u: follow a large umbrella movement

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