Free Capitalization Worksheets

Worksheets for first and second graders on the four capital letter rules: the first word, the word I, names, and days and months. Every worksheet has an answer key.

Grades 1–2 Grammar Worksheet Pack cover
Grades 1–2 Grammar Pack

All of grades 1–2 grammar in one file

All 8 grades 1–2 topics in one print-ready file: every free sheet in teaching order, plus a review, a write-about-it page and a scored quiz for each topic, two mixed check-ups and a progress chart. 67 sheets, every answer key at the back.

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When to Use a Capital Letter Chart printable preview

When to Use a Capital Letter Chart

Chart

Four rules with one example each: the first word, the word I, names, and days and months.

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Which Is Right? printable preview

Which Is Right?

Grades 1–2

Eight sentences with a choice: gus or Gus? Circle the word written the right way. Answer key on page 2.

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Fix the Sentence printable preview

Fix the Sentence

Grades 1–2

Six sentences with no capital letters. Write each one again correctly. Answer key on page 2.

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Capital or Not? printable preview

Capital or Not?

Grades 1–2

Sort eight words into those that need a capital letter and those that do not. Answer key on page 2.

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About these capitalization worksheets

First and second graders need four capital letter rules: the first word of a sentence, the word I, the names of people and pets, and the days of the week and months of the year. The chart shows one example of each.

The worksheets move from choosing between two spellings to rewriting a whole sentence. Rewriting is slower, but it is the skill that carries over to a child's own writing.

Frequently Asked Questions

What grade are these capitalization worksheets for?
First and second grade. The sentences are short enough to copy without tiring a young writer.
Do these cover titles, holidays and places?
Not yet. These stay with the four rules taught first. Cities, states, holidays and titles are usually added in second and third grade.
Do the worksheets have answer keys?
Yes. Every worksheet prints its answer key as page 2 of the same PDF.