1st grade writing sentences and punctuation

Quick answer

In 1st grade (ages 6–7), children learn to write complete sentences that start with a capital letter and end with a period, question mark or exclamation mark. This playlist begins with Harry Kindergarten’s Writing Is Cool and Scratch Garden’s The Sentence Song, then moves to capitalization and punctuation lessons. Play a song on repeat.

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Videos in this playlist

  1. 1WRITING IS COOL!  (song for kids about the basics of writing)WRITING IS COOL! (song for kids about the basics of writing)Harry Kindergarten MusicPlay from here Loop
  2. 2The Sentence Song | English Songs | Scratch GardenThe Sentence Song | English Songs | Scratch GardenScratch GardenPlay from here Loop
  3. 3Parts of a Sentence | Parts of Speech Song for Kids | Jack HartmannParts of a Sentence | Parts of Speech Song for Kids | Jack HartmannJack Hartmann Kids Music ChannelPlay from here Loop
  4. 4How To Structure Sentences | Learn to Read and Spell for Kids Compilation | AlphablocksHow To Structure Sentences | Learn to Read and Spell for Kids Compilation | AlphablocksAlphablocksPlay from here Loop
  5. 5Sentence Fragments for Kids | Grammar for Elementary StudentsSentence Fragments for Kids | Grammar for Elementary StudentsHomeschool PopPlay from here Loop
  6. 6Capitalization Rules for Kids | Learn the capitalization rules in a fun interactive video for kidsCapitalization Rules for Kids | Learn the capitalization rules in a fun interactive video for kidsLearn BrightPlay from here Loop
  7. 7Capitalization Rules | Classroom Language Arts VideoCapitalization Rules | Classroom Language Arts VideoHomeschool PopPlay from here Loop
  8. 8Punctuation Explained (by Punctuation!) | Scratch GardenPunctuation Explained (by Punctuation!) | Scratch GardenScratch GardenPlay from here Loop
  9. 9Intro to Punctuation for Kids: English Grammar for Children - FreeSchoolIntro to Punctuation for Kids: English Grammar for Children - FreeSchoolFree SchoolPlay from here Loop
  10. 10Punctuation for Kids | Learn all about the different punctuation marks and what they doPunctuation for Kids | Learn all about the different punctuation marks and what they doLearn BrightPlay from here Loop
  11. 11Punctuation for Kids! | How to Use Punctuation Marks | Punctuation Quiz | Twinkl USAPunctuation for Kids! | How to Use Punctuation Marks | Punctuation Quiz | Twinkl USATwinkl Teaching Resources - United StatesPlay from here Loop
  12. 12Four Types of Sentences | Learn about Statement, Question, Emotion, and Command SentencesFour Types of Sentences | Learn about Statement, Question, Emotion, and Command SentencesLearn BrightPlay from here Loop
  13. 13Types of Sentences for Kids | Grammar for Elementary StudentsTypes of Sentences for Kids | Grammar for Elementary StudentsHomeschool PopPlay from here Loop
  14. 14Types of Sentences for Kids | Identifying Sentence Types | Writing Sentences | Twinkl USATypes of Sentences for Kids | Identifying Sentence Types | Writing Sentences | Twinkl USATwinkl Teaching Resources - United StatesPlay from here Loop
  15. 15Sentence Types SongSentence Types SongHave Fun TeachingPlay from here Loop
  16. 16🎯 Grammar Quiz for Kids | First Grade Edition | Twinkl USA🎯 Grammar Quiz for Kids | First Grade Edition | Twinkl USATwinkl Teaching Resources - United StatesPlay from here Loop
  17. 17Let's Learn About Writing in English! | The Sentence Song | Punctuation Explained & More!Let's Learn About Writing in English! | The Sentence Song | Punctuation Explained & More!Scratch GardenPlay from here Loop
  18. 18English Grammar for Kids | Sentences, Parts of Speech & MoreEnglish Grammar for Kids | Sentences, Parts of Speech & MoreHomeschool PopPlay from here Loop

What do children learn about sentences in 1st grade?

First graders learn that a sentence is a complete thought with a naming part and a telling part. They capitalize the first word, names and the word I, and choose a period, question mark or exclamation mark. After this unit, a child should write several clear sentences about one topic.

How can RepeatWatch help with sentence writing?

Loop one explanation, such as when to use a question mark, with an A–B loop while your child writes an example of their own. Use 0.75× for a tricky rule, save each rule to keys 1–9, and set Stop after N loops to keep practice short.

Frequently asked questions

What is a sentence fragment?

A fragment is a group of words that is missing part of a complete thought, such as “The big dog.” Homeschool Pop’s Sentence Fragments lesson shows how to add the missing part so it becomes a full sentence, like “The big dog ran home.”

Are these videos only for 1st grade?

No. Some videos, such as the types of sentences lessons, are also used in 2nd grade. Grade levels vary by country and school, and ages are given for readers outside the US. The playlist introduces the sentence skills most first graders practice.