Grades 1–2
Tall, Small and Tail Letters
Kids sort 15 letters by where they sit on the lines, then trace a row of each kind.
Writing worksheet · Handwriting
Trace Capital Letters A to Z
All 26 capital letters on one page of handwriting lines, with letters to trace and a space to write.
- Grade level
- Grades K–1
- Time
- About 25 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
“Capital letters touch the top line. Trace the gray letters, then write one on your own.”
Teacher tip
Remind kids every capital starts at the top line and touches the bottom line.
How to use it
- Model each letter on the board, saying the strokes out loud (start at the top, pull down).
- Have kids trace the letter in the air and on their palm before the pencil.
- Read the directions aloud so the sheet is about writing, not decoding the directions.
Watch for
Letters started from the bottom. Gently redirect to top-down strokes before habits set.
Talk about it
- Which letter was the trickiest? Why?
- Which sentence on your sheet are you proudest of? Why?
Take it further
Practice the same letters in a tray of sand, salt or shaving cream.
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