Letter K Coloring Pages
Letter K coloring pages help children learn a letter made with three straight lines and words like kite, key and king. They suit toddlers through first graders, from very simple outlines to medium practice pages.
Very simple letter k coloring pages ages 2-4
Easy letter k coloring pages ages 3-6
Medium letter k coloring pages ages 6-10
Detailed letter k coloring pages ages 10+ and adults
K and C often make the same sound, which can confuse beginning spellers. Point out that kite, kid and key use K, while cat and cup use C. Kangaroos and koalas both come from Australia, so they fit a lesson on animals around the world. Koalas are gray, kangaroos are reddish brown or gray, and kites can be any color your child likes.
After coloring, cut out the K, tape a string and a tail to it, and turn it into a mini kite to hang in a window. Ribbon or yarn makes a sturdier tail than paper.
Fun facts to share while you color
- K is the eleventh letter of the English alphabet.
- K is silent when it comes before N, as in knee, knot and knight.
- K and C can make the same sound, as in kite and cat.
- Kangaroos and koalas, two well-known K animals, both live in Australia.
- To say K, the back of your tongue pushes up against the roof of your mouth.
Ways to use these letter k pages
- Turn the colored K into a window kite with a ribbon tail and paper bows.
- Make a list of silent K words like knee and knock, and have your child circle the quiet K in each.
- Go on a kitchen hunt for things that start with K or C and sort them by first letter.
- Hop like a kangaroo to the table each time your child finishes coloring one part of the K.
Questions parents and teachers ask
When do kids use K instead of C?
A common spelling guide is that K is used before E, I and Y, as in key and kite, while C is used before A, O and U, as in cat and cup. There are exceptions, but the rule helps beginners.
What are silent K words?
Knee, knot, knock, knife, know and knight all start with a silent K. The K is not spoken when it comes right before N.
