Letter B Coloring Page

Let the child color the B while you trace its path in the air: down the spine, then around the top bump, then the lower bump. Ten to fifteen minutes is typical for a preschooler. Hang the finished page at child height for a week and point to it whenever a B word comes up, like bus or ball. Use New version for a spare, or switch on the 5 versions option for a small group.

Capital B combines a straight line with two curves, a combination that is harder than a plain stick or circle. Children commonly mix up B and D, and coloring both bumps helps them notice that B's curves face right. The two enclosed spaces are small, so they are a good test of pencil control. After B, a child can try D and P, which share the same spine-plus-bump shape.

Use crayons for a two or three year old, because the two bumps are big enough to fill without precision. Older preschoolers can use markers and add patterns inside each bump. A nice variation is a different color for each bump, which makes the two curves easy to point out. Cutting out the B for a banner is a good extension.

How do I help my child tell B from D?

Point out that B's bumps face right, and that its spine is on the left. Tracing both letters with a finger, then coloring only B, works better than correcting them in the abstract.

What sounds and words go with B?

Use ball, bear, bus and butterfly for the starting sound /b/. Make the lips pop together when you say it, since the feel of the sound helps children remember it.

Can this be a name banner letter?

Yes. B prints large enough to hang in a row, so it works for Ben, Bella, Birthday or Baby. Print each letter of the name and tape the sheets side by side.