Grades 1–2
Months of the Year Handwriting
All twelve months to copy in order on handwriting lines, then a sentence about the child’s birthday month.
Writing worksheet · Handwriting
Finger Space Practice
Four short sentences with big, clear spaces to copy, so new writers learn to leave a finger space.
- Grade level
- Grades K–1
- Time
- About 20 minutes
- Topic
- Handwriting
- Answer key
- Not needed: answers vary
- Kids practice
- Letter formation, Spacing between words, Letter size and placement, Fine motor control
What kids do
“Put a finger on the line after each word. That is how big a space should be. Copy each sentence.”
Printed on the sheet:
- Write a word. Put your finger down. Write the next word on the other side of your finger.
- The sun is hot.
Teacher tip
Give kids a craft stick “spaceman” to place between words as they write.
How to use it
- Check pencil grip at the start, and keep the sheet tilted for comfort.
- Keep sessions short: ten good minutes beats thirty tired ones.
- Model the first answer on the board, thinking out loud as you write.
Watch for
Tight grips and sore hands. Try a pencil grip or a thicker pencil.
Talk about it
- Where does this letter start on the lines?
- Where else do writers use this skill?
Take it further
Write the letters with a wet sponge on a chalkboard.
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