Letter G Coloring Page

Start with the C shape the child already knows, then show the small shelf that makes it a G. Ten minutes of coloring is typical. Ask the child to color the shelf in a different color so it stands out. Afterward, collect G words such as goat, game and garden. Press New version for another copy with different bubbles, or print the 5 versions option for a group.

G begins like C, a curve with an opening, then adds a horizontal bar that turns inward. Children often leave off the bar and write a C, or make it too long. Coloring the bar separately teaches them to see it as a distinct part. G has a hard sound in goat and a soft sound in giraffe. After G, a child can try H.

Crayons suit younger children. Older ones can color the curve in one color and the shelf in another. A useful variation is to leave the bubbles white and color only the letter, which makes it easier to see its parts. Print C and G side by side so a child can compare the two shapes directly.

How is G different from C?

G adds a short bar turning inward at the bottom right. Color that bar in a contrasting color so the child sees it as the part that changes the letter.

Does G have more than one sound?

Yes. Hard G is in goat and game, soft G is in giraffe and gem. Teach the hard sound first, since it is far more common in early reading words.

What is a good G craft after coloring?

Cut out the finished G and glue it onto a paper plate, then add cotton for a goat's beard or green paper for grass. A small craft makes the sound memorable.