b, d, p and q Worksheets
Reviewed byEmily Harper
These worksheets help children who mix up b and d, or p and q. On the first three sheets they circle only one letter in rows full of its mirror image. On the last two they write the missing first letter of real words, such as _ed for bed and _ueen for queen. Every sheet has an answer key.
Circle Every b
Circle every letter b. Do not circle d.
- ddbbbbdd
- bbddbddd
- bbbbbddb
- bddbdddd
- ddbddddd
- dddbddbb
- ddddbbbd
- dbbbbbdb
Circle Every d
Circle every letter d. Do not circle b.
- bbbbbddd
- bbbbbbdd
- dddbdbbd
- bdbbbbdb
- bbddbbbd
- bbbdbdbb
- ddbbbbbb
- bdbddbdd
Circle Every p
Circle every letter p. Do not circle q.
- qqqqpppq
- pqpqpqpq
- qqpqqqqq
- qpppppqq
- qppqqqqp
- qqpqqqpp
- pqqqqpqq
- ppppqqpp
Write b or d
Write b or d to finish each word.
- bed
- bus
- ball
- desk
- bat
- bird
- bag
- book
- dish
- boat
- dress
- box
- dinosaur
- dolphin
- dentist
- banana
Write p or q
Write p or q to finish each word.
- pig
- pen
- queen
- pizza
- quilt
- park
- quiet
- pot
- quiz
- pumpkin
- quick
- puppy
How to use the b and d worksheets
Before starting, say the sound of the letter children will look for. On the circle sheets they should check each letter in a row, not guess from the shape of the row.
The word sheets use words where only one of the two letters makes a real word, so there is always one right answer. Read each word aloud together after it is finished.
Why children reverse b and d
Reversing b and d is very common when children start reading and writing, because the two letters are the same shape facing different ways. Most children grow out of it with practice and simple memory tricks.
For more look-alike letters, try the lowercase odd letter out sheets.
More odd one out worksheets
Questions about b d p q worksheets
Is it normal for children to mix up b and d?
Yes. It is very common in kindergarten and Grade 1 and usually fades with practice.
How many sheets are there?
Five: circle every b, circle every d, circle every p, write b or d, and write p or q.
Are the answers included?
Yes. Every sheet has an answer key.
Are these free?
Yes. Print them free for home or class.