Try this fun game to teach and review capitalization rules in first, second, and third grade.
I’ve noticed that my first grader brings home a lot of work with incorrect capitalization.
I had a suspicion that this was just laziness on his part (after all, this is my child who thinks that running down to the basement to get something for me is “too hard”), but I also thought it would be good to review the capitalization rules.
I created this game board and a set of cards.
At the bottom of the board are six capitalization rules appropriate for kids in first, second, and third grade.
We took turns drawing a card, reading the sentence aloud, and finding the missing capital letter(s).
After identifying the missing capital letter(s), we found the corresponding capitalization rule at the bottom of the game.
We moved forward X number of spaces, depending on the rule.
For example, the sentence on this card is missing the capital letter at the start of the sentence. This refers to rule #1, so my son moved ahead one space.
On this card, the capital letters of a book’s title are missing (rule #6), so I moved ahead six spaces.
Teaching tips
- We played the game without writing anything down, but you might want your students to record their answers for accountability. A recording sheet is included in the download.
- An answer key is included, but we played without it. I suggest having it face down as a reference. If students disagree about an answer, an opponent can check the answer to determine if the player’s answer is correct.
- Remember to give your students lots of time to write so that they can practice capitalization rules in context. Authentic writing experiences are much better than capitalization worksheets. I recommend my writing workshop guide when you’re ready to get started.
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Capitalization Practice – Google Slides Activity
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In this activity, students will identify the word that needs a capital letter on 20 different slides. They’ll also identify the capitalization rule that applies. The digital Google Slides resource involves no printing, cutting or laminating, but you also have the option of printing the task cards.
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Amanda Reynolds
What a great way to practice these rules!
Angela Byers
Thank you!
Nadia
Very creative way to reinforce the rules! Thanks for your generosity.
amandia
big thanks for you ???
Tracy
What an amazing idea, one can use it with various concepts. Thank you for sharing. Children of all ages will benefit from your creative ideas.
Anna G
Thank you, Tracy!
Beatriz
Thanks!! It is a great material. Thank you for sharing.
Anna G
You’re welcome, Beatriz!
Bobby Dixon
Great game! This is a game after some guidance, kids can do by themselves. ??
Kathleen Loveland
Thank you so much! This game is such a great help for my students who forget to capitalize!
Kathleen
Scarlet
How clever and cute! I love this idea for teaching kids capitalization rules.
Christine Putzulu
I love your products. They are clean cut, attractive, and a great resource for student success.
Gloria
Thank you so much Anna, the piece came in handy. Thanks for sharing ?
Karen Wattley
Thank you for this wonderful game
jess
The download link is taking me to the google store?? Help!
Heather Groth, Customer Support
Hi Jess! When you click the button, it should take you straight to the download, no store involved! Double check that you are using the yellow “Click to Download” button (it’s found inside a box outlined in green about halfway down this page). If that’s still not working, you may want to try using a different browser. Please let me know if this doesn’t work and you are still have trouble!