First Words Handwriting Worksheets for Kindergarten and 1st Grade

What your child practices

First Words gets a page by page workout here: 40 worksheets for kindergarten and 1st grade and 160 questions of handwriting practice. Work through the pages in order, since each one builds on the one before. Strong letter skills in the early grades free up a child's attention for reading and writing ideas, so steady, short practice pays off for years. The set runs from Print First Words 1 to Print First Words 40, one skill per sheet. The skill matches Common Core L.K.1a, the standard for using grammar correctly in writing and speaking. Answer keys sit on page 2 of each PDF, so checking takes seconds. After printing, the online version gives instant feedback and reads each question aloud.

Tips for parents

• Use a thick pencil or crayon for little hands, and trace with a finger first.
• Practice the same letters on a whiteboard or in sand for variety.
• Say the letter or sound aloud each time your child writes it.