Letter "H" Unit Study Worksheets (Free Printables)

Get ready to gallop into the Letter H with this fun-filled collection of 31 free printables! From horses and hedgehogs to hay bales, hidden holes, and healthy snacks (berries, grubs, insects) for our spiky friends.

Letter H unit study worksheets featuring hedgehogs and horses.

These worksheets provide hands-on alphabet recognition, phonics practice, and fine motor skill building for preschoolers and kindergarteners.

Inspired by Mrs. Tiggy-winkle and the Misty and Stormy horse books, this unit will have children happily hedging their way through the letter H!

What’s Inside the Worksheets?

Designed with easy to color black and white graphics (think Hedgehogs, horses, and Hay!), these pages are sure to capture your child’s attention and make learning a fun adventure.

Letter H unit study worksheets for preschool and kindergarten with horses and hedgehog graphics.

1. Color, Cut, and Paste Activities

H is for Hay color, cut, and paste worksheet.

Help kids grow and perfect their scissor skills while reinforcing words that start with the Letter H.

2. Uppercase H and Lowercase h Tracing

Letter H capital and lowercase letter practice with a hedgehog and their home, a hole in a tree.

Strengthen handwriting foundations with clear guides for correct letter formation whether it’s lowercase h or uppercase H.

3. Line Tracing Coloring Page

Letter H line tracing activity coloring page with coloring pencils.

This fun activity helps kids strengthen their hand muscles by tracing fun curly lines and connecting one picture to another.

4. Dot Marker Fun

Letter H practice worksheets with dot markers, coloring H, and H letter formation.

Promote fine motor development using dot markers or stickers to fill in uppercase and lowercase H.
Learn both uppercase and lowercase H formation.
Enjoy coloring in the letter H with patterns!

5. F-Themed Mazes

Letter H hedgehog themed maze worksheet laying on a white background.

Guide horses or hedgehogs through winding paths—perfect for problem-solving and shape recognition.

6. Coloring Picture Puzzles

Color, cut, and reassemble puzzles in pieces of hay bales, hedgehogs, or horse scenes.

7. Finish the Drawing

Finish drawing Letter H hedgehog and letter fill in the blank worksheet.

Encourage creativity by completing a partially drawn hedgehog or a horse running.

8. Find the Capital H or Lowercase h

Letter H for horse and hay capital and lowercase coloring worksheet for kids.

Help the Horse and Hedgehogs find their treats—reinforcing letter H uppercase and lowercase while practicing early categorization skills.

…and much more! Each page is designed to keep children engaged, exploring phonics and alphabet letters in a joyful, hands-on way.

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Recommended Children’s Books

Pair your Letter H lessons with these charming titles to enrich the learning experience:

Practice lowercase h hedgehog worksheet.

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Pairing literacy with hands-on activities makes learning even more effective and more fun!

Public Domain Children’s Books

“Mrs. Tiggy-winkle” by Beatrix Potter
Follow the adventures of a friendly hedgehog as she goes about her day—a perfect tie-in for hedgehogs and the letter H.
“Stormy, Misty’s Foal” by Marguerite Henry
These beloved horse stories offer plenty of horsey excitement and strong H words.
“The Little Red Hen” (Traditional/Various Editions)
Though not specifically about horses or hedgehogs, this folk tale often features farm settings, hay, and healthy harvest themes—just right for letter H connections.

Additional Activities to Enrich the Unit

1. Hay Sensory Bin

Fill a bin with clean hay or shredded paper to mimic hay. Hide cut-out letters H or small toy horses for a tactile learning experience.

2. Hedgehog Craft

Craft a hedgehog using a paper plate, paint or crayons, and small rolled paper “spines.” Label it with a big uppercase H.

3. Horse-Themed Role Play

Pretend to trot like horses, build a stable with blocks, and feed toy horses “hay” made from yarn.

4. Healthy Snacks Sorting

Print pictures (or gather real items) of berries, grubs, and insects—ask kids to separate them into hedgehog’s healthy snack piles.

H Horse and hay letter maze page worksheet for preschool.

Making It Fun and Engaging

Dress-Up Day: Encourage children to wear hats, headbands, or anything horse-themed.
Sticker or Stamp Charts: Reward progress each time they identify or trace a new H word.
Brain Break: Wiggle like a hedgehog or gallop like a horse around the room when they hear an H word.
Sing a H Song: Make up a tune like “H is for Hedgehog, H is for Horse” to reinforce letter sounds.

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Print as many copies as you need for home use or classroom centers—and watch your young learners discover a heap of happiness with H-themed fun!

Letter H hole and hedgehog puzzle activities laying on a cream background.

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Letter H collection cover page with horses and hedgehog graphics.

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Worksheets for the letter H with hedgehogs and horses.

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