Fix the Spacing
Oops! The words are squished. Write each sentence with finger spaces.
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This is sheet #51024601.
How to do it
- Read the squished sentence.
- Find where each word ends.
- Write the sentence with finger spaces.
Teaching tip
Draw slashes between the words first, then copy.
About this worksheet
Sentences with the spaces taken out to rewrite with finger spaces.
What kids practice
By second grade, kids know how to form their letters. Now the goal is writing that is neat and easy to read: tall letters that touch the top line, small letters that fit in the middle, tails that hang below, and a finger space between words. Neat writing also helps kids read back and check their own work.
Watch for
- Small letters that grow as tall as tall letters, like a big e or n.
- Tails that sit on the line instead of hanging below, like g and y.
- Words running together with no spaces, or big gaps inside a word.
It's free to print, with Fewer, Standard or More on the page and an answer key. See the full neat letter size and spacing guide for 2nd grade.
More sheets in this set
- See it all
1. Neat Writing ChartTall, small and tail letters on handwriting lines, finger spaces, and a neat writing checklist. 
2. Copy the SentenceSecond-grade sentences to copy on handwriting lines.
3. Copy a PoemA short, fun poem to copy line by line.
5. Check My WritingA short writing prompt with big lines and a neat writing checklist.