★Spacing Between Words
Grade 1 Writing Worksheet
NameDate
Write the sentence again with a space between the words.
Iseethesun.
Thebusstopsatschool.
Ilikemyredhat.
Mydadhasavan.
Weeatlunchatnoon.
Dadhasahat.
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1st Grade Spacing Between Words worksheets
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About this worksheet
A space between words is what makes writing easy to read, and first graders often squeeze words together or leave a gap in the middle of a word. On this grade 1 worksheet each line is a sentence with all its words joined together, such as Thedogruns, and your child reads it, then writes it again with a space between each word.
Support sheets use sentences of three or four words, standard sheets use four to six, and challenge sheets use longer sentences. A good trick is to put a finger down after each word and start the next word beside it. Read the finished sentence out loud to check that it makes sense.
What your child will learn
- Find where one word ends and the next begins
- Leave a finger space between words
- Read a sentence with no spaces
- Copy a sentence carefully
Common Core standard: L.1.1.A
Worked example
Thedogruns. Read it: The dog runs. Write it again with a space after The and a space after dog.
Common mistake
Putting a space inside a word or leaving no space between two short words.
Helpful hint
Say the sentence slowly and put a finger down after each word.
Questions parents ask
What is the most common mistake with spacing between words?
Putting a space inside a word or leaving no space between two short words.
How can I help my child with spacing between words?
Say the sentence slowly and put a finger down after each word.
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