This worksheet gives young students practice identifying and writing vowels. The first section asks students to trace A, E, I, O, and U. Next, they rewrite them themselves on the lines. Lastly, they circle the vowels in a list of words. The words feature dotted lines so students can trace them in addition to circling the vowels.

Only the vowels A, E, I, O, and U are included. Y is not. Three-dimensional letters feature critters that start with that letter, like an alligator for the letter A and an octopus for the letter O, to help students identify each sound.

Students need to learn to recognize and write vowels. It helps them learn how to sound out words, and it supports spelling and writing skills.

Very young students might start by identifying vowels in words by circling them. As they get more acquainted with the vowels and their sounds, they can identify words that start with that vowel, like "unicorn" for the letter U or "ice cream" for the letter I.

Students can trace or write vowels. You can also have them trace entire words before asking them to underline or circle the vowels in each word. Once they have mastered identifying and writing vowels, you can introduce worksheets and games that focus on long and short versions of each vowel sound.