Free Letter R Coloring Page Printable

This letter R coloring page quickly became a favorite in our alphabet lessons.

There’s just something about rockets, rainbows, and rabbits that captures kids’ attention.

It’s part of a growing set of printable ABC coloring pages designed to build phonics skills while giving little hands something fun and purposeful to color.

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Letter R Coloring Sheet

This free letter R coloring page is a fun, hands-on way for preschoolers and early learners to build confidence with letter recognition.

With a bold uppercase R and a collection of familiar R-themed images, it blends creativity with phonics in a way that sticks.

Kids will color rockets, rabbits, rainbows, and more, all while practicing the letter R sound. It’s perfect for reinforcing early reading skills through playful repetition and visual learning.

Hang it up at home or in your classroom as part of a growing alphabet display, or use it alongside other alphabet worksheets to support your weekly letter focus.

This printable is free for personal and classroom use. Scroll to the bottom to get the PDF.

The letter R coloring sheet includes:

• R is for rainbow
• R is for rabbit
• R is for rose
• R is for rocket
• R is for rain
• R is for rat
• R is for rake
• R is for recycling

We paired this with an R is for rabbit handprint craft and read Rosie’s Walk, which made our letter R week one to remember.

Printables Beginning with the Letter R

If you’re working through the alphabet, these letter R worksheets offer a mix of phonics, science, and hands-on fun that fits perfectly with your preschool plans:

• Life cycle of a reindeer worksheets
• Reindeer preschool worksheets
• Parts of a reindeer worksheet
• Parts of a rabbit worksheet
• Life cycle of a rabbit worksheets
• If I were a reindeer worksheet
• Reindeer handprint template
• Letter R Worksheets

These printable letter R activities work well on their own or as part of a full alphabet unit.

Bonus R tie-in: Our types of rocks worksheet and rock cycle worksheets added a fun science twist during R week.

And if you’re looking for something more creative, a simple letter R craft makes a great hands-on follow-up.

Letter R Books for Preschoolers

When we were learning the letter R, these books quickly became favorites. They’re filled with bright illustrations, playful language, and simple stories that support early reading skills while keeping little ones interested.

Here are a few we loved:

• Rosie’s Walk – A gentle, funny story where Rosie the hen takes a peaceful stroll around the farm, unaware that a fox is quietly trailing her. Great for introducing prepositions, sequencing, and farm life in a way that feels like a game.
• The Rainbow Fish – With its glittering scales and message about sharing, this book is always a hit. It’s a lovely reminder about kindness and the joy of giving, with artwork that really draws kids in.
• Rumble in the Jungle – A lively read-aloud packed with fun rhymes and colorful jungle scenes. It’s perfect for helping preschoolers learn about different animals and enjoy the rhythm of language.

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Get the Free Letter R Coloring Worksheet Here!

If you’d like to have all the alphabet letters together, you can get the complete set here for a small fee. For even more value, check out our 52-page bundle, which includes both the handprint alphabet printables and our brand-new alphabet handprint set—all at a heavily discounted price.

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Last Updated on 1 May 2025 by Clare Brown