1 US Letter page, 0.5 inch margins, black and white friendly. No email required.
Download the free PDF Browse all printablesWhat's inside
- Ten words in light grey to trace over
- A blank line beside each one to write it again
- A small picture cue for every word
Everything on this sheet is built from the w sound content already on the site, so the pictures and words match what your child sees when you practise on screen: water, worm, wagon, window, web, wing.
How to use it
- Say the word while the pencil is moving.
- Tracing is a reason to linger on a word, not a handwriting test.
- Half the page is a full session for a young writer.
Practise it on screen too
- W sound flashcardsThe same cards with audio, free on the site
- W sound word listThe full list, with practice ideas
- All free printablesEvery printable on one page
More w sound printables
- W Sound Word Practice Sheet1 page, word practice sheet
- W Sound Phrase Practice Sheet1 page, phrase practice sheet
- W Sound Sentence Practice Sheet1 page, sentence practice sheet
- W Sound Printable Picture Cards5 pages, printable picture cards
- W Sound Go Fish Card Set6 pages, go fish card set
- W Sound Memory Match Card Set3 pages, memory match card set
- W Sound Bingo Boards6 pages, bingo boards
- W Sound Colour and Say Sheets3 pages, colour and say sheets
- W Sound Five-day Practice Log1 page, five-day practice log
The same sheet for other sounds
- B Sound Trace and Say SheetB sound
- CH Sound Trace and Say SheetCH sound
- CH Sound Trace and Say SheetCH sound
- D Sound Trace and Say SheetD sound
- F Sound Trace and Say SheetF sound
- F Sound Trace and Say SheetF sound
- G Sound Trace and Say SheetG sound
- G Sound Trace and Say SheetG sound
- K Sound Trace and Say SheetK sound
Frequently asked questions
Is this printable really free?
Yes. Download it, print it, copy it for a whole caseload. No email address, no account, no watermark.
What is on the trace and say sheet?
1 US Letter page: ten words in light grey to trace over; a blank line beside each one to write it again; a small picture cue for every word.
Will it print in black and white?
It will. There are no filled backgrounds, so a school copier costs you the same ink as a blank page. Colour is a bonus, not a requirement.
How long should we spend on it?
Half the page is a full session for a young writer.
This page is meant as educational support for home practice, not a diagnosis. It's not a medical device, not a replacement for AAC, and not a substitute for a licensed speech-language pathologist, pediatrician, early intervention program, or school evaluation team. If you have concerns about your child's speech, the right next step is a conversation with a qualified professional who can actually see and hear your child.
