English·Handwriting & Transcription·procedural
Forming Capital Letters
Form capital letters correctly; print many upper- and lowercase letters legibly
Suggested ages 5–6
Learning journey
Your child is mastering the physical skills of writing — learning to form letters and numbers correctly, hold a pencil properly, and develop neat, legible handwriting.
Evidence of understanding
- Write all 26 capital letters with correct formation
- Distinguish between uppercase and lowercase forms in own writing
- Use appropriate sizing so capitals are taller than lowercase letters
Assessment prompt
Can Forming Capital Letters write all the capital letters clearly and legibly so that someone reading their work can easily tell which letter is which?
Standards alignment
L.K.1aUS · ccss-ela
L.K.1a
Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts & Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects · K
Eng_Y1_WH_03GB · uk-nc-2013
Form capital letters
The national curriculum in England: Key stages 1 and 2 framework document · Key stage 1