Welcome to the vibrant world of the letter ‘V’! ‘V’ is a very special letter in the alphabet, full of exciting sounds and words that bring our vocabulary to life. From the gentle hum of a violin to the mighty roar of a volcano, ‘V’ words are bursting with adventure and fun. Coloring is a creative way to become friends with each new letter, and ‘V’ is no exception!
Our Letter V Coloring Bundle is designed to delight preschoolers, parents, and teachers alike. These printable sheets introduce children to five wonderful ‘V’ words—Violin, Volcano, Vase, Vulture, and Van—each with its own charming scene to color. As little artists fill in the pages, they’ll not only practice their coloring skills but also learn important phonics, new vocabulary, and the magic of the letter ‘V’. Let’s get coloring and make learning very, very fun!
Inside this Letter V coloring bundle, you’ll find five delightful printable coloring pages, each featuring a unique word that starts with the letter ‘V’. Whether you’re at home or in the classroom, these sheets are perfect for sparking creativity, practicing letter recognition, and building vocabulary. Every scene is thoughtfully designed to engage young learners, making early literacy a colorful and joyful experience. Grab your crayons, markers, or colored pencils, and get ready for a vivid journey with Violin, Volcano, Vase, Vulture, and Van!
Did you know the violin is part of the string family? Try making your own music by gently tapping on cups or rubber bands!
Volcanoes help make new land! Can you pretend to be a volcano and erupt by jumping up with your arms in the air?
Vases can be made of glass, clay, or even wood. Draw some extra flowers in the vase or design your own unique vase pattern!
Vultures help keep nature clean by eating things that other animals leave behind. Try flapping your arms like a vulture soaring in the sky!
Vans can carry lots of things. What would you pack in a van for a road trip?
In the beloved TV show ‘VeggieTales,’ colorful vegetable characters like Larry the Cucumber and Bob the Tomato teach kids important lessons through songs and stories—’VeggieTales’ starts with the letter V!
The enchanting story of ‘The Velveteen Rabbit’ is about a toy bunny who longs to become real through the love of a child, highlighting the value and magic of friendship.
Marvel’s ‘Vision’ is a superhero android who uses his powers to help his friends in the Avengers, teaching us about bravery, intelligence, and the importance of working together.
In the animated movie ‘Valiant,’ a brave little pigeon named Valiant joins the Royal Homing Pigeon Service during World War II, showing kids that even the smallest heroes can make a big difference.
The clever villain ‘Voldemort’ from the ‘Harry Potter’ books and movies is a famous character whose name starts with V, reminding us that every story has exciting heroes and villains.
The letter V is the 22nd letter in the English alphabet and is always pronounced with a buzzing sound from your lips and teeth.
The uppercase V looks just like the lowercase v, only bigger—the shape is like a pointed valley or the wings of a flying bird.
V is used in Roman numerals to stand for the number 5. Next time you see a clock with Roman numerals, look for V!
Many words about movement and travel start with V, like van, voyage, and visit—perfect for adventurous learners.
V is one of the few letters that is almost never silent in English, so you can always count on hearing its sound at the start of V words.
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The letter ‘V’ makes a special sound: it’s a voiced consonant, made by putting your top teeth on your bottom lip and making a gentle buzzing sound, like in ‘van’ or ‘vase.’ Encourage children to practice the ‘v’ sound by placing their hand on their throat and noticing the gentle vibration when they say ‘v, v, v.’ For parents and teachers, a fun tip is to play a ‘V sound hunt’—look around your home or classroom for items that start with the letter V and say their names together. You can also play a sorting game, mixing up pictures of items that start with different letters and having your child pick out all the V words. For a movement-based game, try ‘V is for Vibration’: have children hum the ‘v’ sound and feel the vibration, or pretend to be volcanoes and make a ‘vvvvv’ rumbling sound before erupting! Practicing the letter V with games and activities helps make phonics learning lively, memorable, and fun.
Coloring helps young children develop fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, and focus, while also encouraging self-expression and creativity. As they color, kids strengthen the small muscles in their hands and fingers, which is important for writing and other daily tasks. Coloring also provides a calming, mindful activity that gives children time to relax and explore their imaginations.
Boosts concentration and focus – Colouring requires sustained attention without the stress of tests.
Supports cognitive development – Colouring enhances memory, spatial awareness, and math concepts.
Promotes relaxation and improved wellbeing – The repetitive act eases mental tension and physical fatigue.
Encourages decision‑making – Choosing colours and deciding how to use them promotes autonomy.
Reduces stress and anxiety – Colouring induces a calm, meditative state like mindfulness.
Enhances learning readiness – It primes readiness for writing, using drawing and pattern recognition.
Creative Ways to Use Letter V Coloring Pages for Learning
Introduce the letter V during Alphabet Week by focusing on a different ‘V’ word coloring page each day. Start the week by showing the children how to make the ‘v’ sound, then explore Violin on Monday, Volcano on Tuesday, Vase on Wednesday, Vulture on Thursday, and Van on Friday. Pair each sheet with a story, song, or hands-on object related to the word to make the learning multisensory.
After coloring a page, encourage children to make up a story about the image. For example, ask, “Where is the van going?” or “What song is the violin playing?” Write down their stories on the back of the coloring page, building both literacy and creativity. This activity helps children connect words, sounds, and meanings, making the letter V come alive.
Create a vibrant ‘V Wall’ in your classroom or at home by displaying all the completed Letter V coloring pages together. Add a big cut-out of the letter V in the center, and encourage children to decorate it with magazine clippings or stickers of other V words they discover. This visual display reinforces letter recognition and gives children a sense of pride in their work.
Use the coloring pages as a springboard for phonics games. Play “What’s in the Picture?” by asking children to identify and say the V word, then brainstorm other words that begin with V. Try a ‘V Word Scavenger Hunt’—hide small objects or pictures around the room that begin with V (like a toy van or a paper vulture), and have children search for them after coloring the related page. Reinforce the ‘v’ sound by having everyone say ‘v-v-v’ each time they find something.
Encourage children to trace the letter V on each coloring page with their finger before coloring. For extra practice, provide dotted-line versions of the letter V for them to trace with crayons or markers. This not only helps with letter formation but also strengthens the muscles needed for future writing.
Get crafty by turning the coloring pages into puppets, story cards, or a mini ‘V Book.’ For example, after coloring the vulture, glue it onto a craft stick to make a puppet for storytelling. Make a ‘V Things Collage’ by cutting out each finished image and gluing them onto a big poster shaped like the letter V. These activities encourage creativity and reinforce vocabulary in a hands-on way.
By integrating these Letter V coloring pages into your lesson plans or home routines, you’ll support children’s letter recognition, build vocabulary, foster phonics awareness, and develop important fine motor skills—all while keeping learning joyful and engaging!