Proper Nouns Letter Search

This Proper Nouns Letter Search worksheet helps students in Grades 1 and 2 develop an understanding of capitalization rules, proper noun identification, reading fluency, and grammar awareness within meaningful text. Learners review a set of proper nouns and then read short sentences to locate and circle the first letter of each name, reinforcing conventions of written English, word recognition, and sentence comprehension through active reading.

Skills Reinforced

• Capitalization Rules (Gr. 1-2): Teach students to recognize that proper nouns begin with capital letters in sentences.
• Grammar & Proper Noun Recognition: Help learners identify names of people, places, and days within real reading contexts.
• Reading Foundational Skills: Strengthen fluency and accuracy by practicing careful sentence reading.
• Word Identification & Context Clues: Encourage students to use sentence meaning to locate and confirm proper nouns.

Instructional Benefits

• Teacher-Created Resource: Designed by educators to support grammar instruction and early literacy standards.
• Integrated Reading & Grammar Practice: Combines capitalization skills with sentence-level reading comprehension.
• Flexible Use Options: Ideal for literacy centers, grammar lessons, independent work, small groups, or homework.
• Low-Prep Printable: Simple layout makes it easy to print and use with minimal preparation.

This printable worksheet supports students as they build strong grammar foundations, improve capitalization accuracy, and recognize proper nouns in context. By locating and marking the first letters of names, learners practice close reading, sentence awareness, and English conventions. Suitable for both classroom and homeschool settings, this activity provides focused, skill-based practice that supports confident and accurate writing and reading development.

This worksheet is part of our Spot the Letter collection.