Children learn to leave a finger space between words so their writing is easy to read. They spot the sentence with good spaces, trace short sentences and copy them neatly, then write a sentence of their own. Each sentence starts with a capital letter and uses simple, familiar words.
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Curriculum: Australian Curriculum. We show specific outcome codes only where they have been verified against the official curriculum document.
Completed: Handwriting: Copying Sentences with Finger Spaces
Year 1 students (typically ages 6–7) working on handwriting & letter formation. It is pitched at getting started.
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About 15 minutes for 9 questions. Short, regular sessions work best: two or three a week beats one long one.
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Try Handwriting: Common Words.
Success TutoringWorksheetsYear 1 · English · Handwriting & Letter FormationName
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Put your finger down after each word. That is your space.
Leave a finger space between words. Circle the sentence with a space between every word.
Trace each sentence. Put your finger down after each word to leave a space.
Write each sentence on the line. Use your finger to leave spaces.
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Worksheet · Kindergarten / Foundation · Handwriting & Letter Formation · Getting started
Worksheet · Kindergarten / Foundation · Handwriting & Letter Formation · Getting started
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