Letter C Unit Study Worksheets (Free Printables)

If you’re looking for a fun and engaging way to teach the Letter C, you’ll love these 31 free printables packed with cat-themed activities.

Letter C c unit collection of worksheets with fun black and white graphics of cats, cans, and collars.

From tracing uppercase and lowercase C, to cutting, pasting, coloring, and even mazes, these worksheets are perfect for preschoolers, kindergartners, or any early learners.

I was truly inspired by a few beloved cat characters like Simpkin from Beatrix Potter’s ‘The Tailor of Gloucester’. And of course, the three little kittens (though kittens starts with K).

What’s Inside the Worksheets?

With adorable cat graphics (think cat food cans, collars, and cat toys!), these pages are sure to capture your child’s attention and make learning a breeze.

Letter C c unit study worksheets with cats, cans, and collars in black and white graphics.

1. Color, Cut, and Paste Activities

Letter C color, cut, and paste activity with a cat and the letters c, a, and t.

Practice scissor skills and hand-eye coordination while reinforcing the Letter C.

2. Capital C and Lowercase c Tracing

Letter C and lowercase c letter practice worksheet laying on a wooden table with coloring supplies.

Perfect for handwriting practice and letter recognition.

3. Help the Cat Find Their Toy

Help the cats find their toys a fun maze activity laying on a table with coloring pencils.

A fun maze or line-tracing activity where kids follow the uppercase or lowercase C paths.

4. Dot Marker Letter C

Letter C lowercase and capital practice, dot marker fun and tracing practice.

Use dot markers or stickers to fill in the letters—great for fine motor development.

5. Coloring Picture Puzzles

C is for Can coloring puzzle activity worksheet laying on a wooden table.

Students cut and color puzzle pieces to reveal a hidden cat-themed image.

6. Finish This Collar Drawing

Cat collar letter C activity worksheets laying on a table with coloring pencils.

Spark creativity by decorating or completing a collar design for a cat.

7. Mazes & Paths

Letter C maze cat toy worksheet laying on a wooden lazy Susan on a white tablecloth.

Follow the capital or lowercase C shapes to help the cat reach a toy or a bowl of cat food.

…and so much more! Each worksheet is designed to be both educational and entertaining, making it easy for kids to stay focused while building foundational literacy and motor skills.

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Recommended Children’s Books

Pair your letter C unit study with classic cat-themed picture books for read-aloud sessions.

Letter c line tracing and coloring page with a cat laying on a table with coloring pencils.

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Reading together helps reinforce language skills and fosters a love of books.

Here are a few timeless favorites:

“Pete the Cat: I Love My White Shoes” by Eric Litwin
An upbeat story about colors and positivity, featuring the ever-cool Pete the Cat.
“The Cat in the Hat” by Dr. Seuss
A classic rhyming tale that’s perfect for practicing phonemic awareness and for capturing children’s attention.
“Millions of Cats” by Wanda Gág
One of the oldest American picture books still in print, this simple story introduces the concept of comparison and big numbers.
“Kitten’s First Full Moon” by Kevin Henkes
Adorable illustrations tell the story of a curious kitten thinking the moon is a bowl of milk.

Letter C “cat” Books in Public Domain

Letter C capital tracing coloring page with black and white graphics of cats laying on a table with coloring pencils.

The Three Little Kittens, Author Unknown
The Tale of Tom Kitten by Beatrix Potter
The Tale of Samuel Whiskers by Beatrix Potter
The Story of Miss Moppet by Beatrix Potter
The Tale of the Pie and the Patty Pan by Beatrix Potter
The Tale of Ginger and Pickles by Beatrix Potter

Additional Activities to Enrich the Unit

Cat-Themed Crafts

Make a paper plate cat mask and decorate it with crayons, markers, or fuzzy craft sticks for whiskers.
Create a cat collar using yarn, beads, and a little tag with the Letter C on it.

Letter C Sensory Bin

Fill a box or tray with items that begin with C (cotton balls, craft sticks, small cat figures) and let kids dig in.

You can bury laminated letter Cs and have them “rescue” or “find” them.

C Is for Cooking

Bake or prepare simple cat-shaped cookies, or decorate cupcakes with cat faces (use candy or fruit pieces for eyes, nose, and whiskers).

This can tie into fine motor skills and letter recognition when you label them with a big Letter C.

“Collar” or “Cat Toy” Counting

Combine math by counting pretend cat collars or small cat toys. Encourage kids to write the numeral or the Letter C next to their final count.

Making It Fun and Engaging

C is for Cat word tracing and coloring page laying on a speckled background.

Incorporate Music: Sing a simple “C is for Cat” song or chant while holding up flashcards of words that start with C (cup, car, cow, cat, etc.).
Outdoor Scavenger Hunt: If the weather permits, go on a “C Hunt” for items that begin with C (clouds, cars, concrete, etc.).
Dress Up Day: Have a “Cat Day” in your classroom or at home. Kids can wear cat ears, paint whiskers on their cheeks, and practice crawling or pouncing like cats—just for fun!
Sticker Charts: Track progress by giving a cat sticker each time they complete a worksheet or successfully identify the Letter C.

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Print as many copies as you need for your home, classroom, or daycare setting. Enjoy watching your children learn and have fun with these adorable, cat-inspired activities!

Line drawing and cutting practice for kids laying on a creamy background.

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Letter C worksheets with cats, collars, and cat food cans in black and white graphics.

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