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First Grade Spelling Words – 36 Week Program

The first grade spelling words program below covers 36 weeks with each week containing 5 different printable spelling worksheet activities. Schools, teachers and parents may print and duplicate materials for the classroom, or distribute for home use. (read more about the spelling curriculum design ). To take full advantage of the program, consider using the spelling program together with the companion 1st grade reading comprehension worksheets .

Teacher / Parent Materials (PDF Format)

Master Spelling List (36 weeks/4 pages) Download Master Spelling List 36 weeks of spelling lists, and covers sight words, academic words, and 1st grade level appropriate patterns for words, focusing on word families, prefixes/suffixes, and word roots/origins.

Dictation Sentences are included in each week’s activity set:  After writing all the spelling words, students write the sentence as you read it. This helps ensure that students are making the connection between the spelling words and how they are used in context. It also allows you to check and correct problems with language conventions such as capitalization and punctuation.

Student Materials – First Grade Spelling List Worksheets (PDF Format)

Addition (Basic)

Addition (Multi-Digit)

Algebra & Pre-Algebra

Comparing Numbers

Daily Math Review

Division (Basic)

Division (Long Division)

Hundreds Charts

Measurement

Multiplication (Basic)

Multiplication (Multi-Digit)

Order of Operations

Place Value

Probability

Skip Counting

Subtraction

Telling Time

Word Problems (Daily)

More Math Worksheets

Reading Comprehension

Reading Comprehension Gr. 1

Reading Comprehension Gr. 2

Reading Comprehension Gr. 3

Reading Comprehension Gr. 4

Reading Comprehension Gr. 5

Reading Comprehension Gr. 6

Reading & Writing

Reading Worksheets

Cause & Effect

Daily ELA Review

Fact & Opinion

Fix the Sentences

Graphic Organizers

Synonyms & Antonyms

Writing Prompts

Writing Story Pictures

Writing Worksheets

More ELA Worksheets

Consonant Sounds

Vowel Sounds

Consonant Blends

Consonant Digraphs

Word Families

More Phonics Worksheets

Early Literacy

Build Sentences

Sight Word Units

Sight Words (Individual)

More Early Literacy

Punctuation

Subjects and Predicates

More Grammar Worksheets

Spelling Lists

Spelling Grade 1

Spelling Grade 2

Spelling Grade 3

Spelling Grade 4

Spelling Grade 5

Spelling Grade 6

More Spelling Worksheets

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Charlotte's Web

Magic Tree House #1

Boxcar Children

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Animal (Vertebrate) Groups

Butterfly Life Cycle

Electricity

Matter (Solid, Liquid, Gas)

Simple Machines

Space - Solar System

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Maps (Geography)

Maps (Map Skills)

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Back to School

Columbus Day

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Logic:  Addition Squares

Mystery Graph Pictures

Number Detective

Lost in the USA

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Award Certificates

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Alphabet (ABCs)

Numbers and Counting

Shapes (Basic)

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Multiple Choice Generator

Fill-in-the-Blanks Generator

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First Grade Spelling List A-1

Spelling unit A-1 has 8 spelling words and 2 star words. All words have the short a sound. Words list: hat, am, had, and, as, can, man, cat.

Spelling List

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Spelling Test

Master list.

The next unit in the STW spelling series has short e words. Word list: jet, gem, peg, ten, bed, yes, get, red.

From here you can jump to any unit in the Grade 1 spelling curriculum.

This page has a selection of short a poems, mini-books, worksheets, and word sorts.

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60 Spelling Activities for Elementary Students

• Janessa Fletcher
• May 12, 2021
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How many hours a week do you spend prepping spelling activities ? ? What if you had a resource that would allow you to create 60 spelling activities in 5 minutes or less?! What?!!! ? Are you ready to get some of those hours back?!  Take a look at these fabulous EDITABLE Spelling Activities we have created for your students to practice their word lists.

Our Spelling Activities are super simple to use !!!

• Enter your spelling list on the first page of the resource.
• Choose the activities you want to use that week.  (We have 60 different pages  to choose from!)
• Print those activities.

These spelling activities can be sent home as homework, used in a word work center, in small groups, or as independent practice.

* Spelling Activity Line-Up *

1. spelling list .

This is the first page you will see in the resource. All of the “magic” happens on this page! Whether you have chosen our 10, 12, or 15-word option, you will type in your word list on this page.

2. Magic Words?

One of my students’ favorite spelling activities. They write each spelling word with a white crayon and then color over the words with a marker. The spelling words MAGICALLY appear on the paper.

Spelling Activity 3. Alphabetical Order?

This activity is pretty self-explanatory. Students will organize their spelling words into alphabetical order and write them in that sequence.

4 . Rainbow Spelling?

Write the spelling words along the rainbow in different colors to practice.

5 . Write a Sentence✏️

Use each of your spelling words in a sentence. This is a great way to practice spelling words, writing, and additional vocabulary.

Spelling Activity 6. Secret Code Spelling?️

Students use the given code to spell each of their spelling words. This will definitely be a favorite spelling/word work activity in your classroom.

7 . Roll a Spelling Word?

Roll a die to see if you will be writing your spelling words in crayon, with squiggles, in multiple colors, or bubble letters. Which number did you roll the most?

8. Word Illustrations?

Choose four of your spelling words and draw an illustration for them. To add an extension to this activity, ask your students to write a sentence to go with their illustration.

Spelling Activity 9 . Word Boxes?

Is the letter tall or short? Does it stretch above the middle line or fall below? Students use the boxes to determine which word will fit as they practice spelling and writing them.

10. Trace Words?

Students can choose to trace their spelling words in pencil, crayon, or marker. Sometimes they just enjoy using a different tool to write with.

11. Emoji Spelling?

Your students love using emojis, why not put those to educational use?! LOL Students will spell the words by using the emoji code.

Spelling Activity 12. Pattern Block Spelling?

Give your students some fun hands-on spelling work with this pattern block activity. This page is great for an individual or small group center, or if you need some quiet time to catch up on assessments or small group RTI.

13. Vowels and Consonants

We all have those blue and red colored alphabet letters in our closets somewhere. Well, it is time to pull them out to spell words with. After they build the letter, students will color the consonants in blue and the vowels in red.

14. Scrabble Spelling

Combine math and word work in this activity. Students will spell each word, writing the numbers on the tiles down. Then add the numbers together to come up with each word “sum”.

Spelling Activity 15. Spin It, Spell It?

Each student will create a spinner with a paperclip and pencil. Spin the spinner and see which number it lands on. Write the word that matches the corresponding number. Was there a word that you wrote more often than all of the rest?

16. Spelling Maze

Can you find your way out of the maze? As they come to a word, have them read it, spell it, and then check it off the word list at the bottom. You can have them complete this activity with a partner as they both try to navigate through the maze. Can they guess the other student’s word after it has been spelled?

17. Spelling Spiral?

Round and round the spiral goes, how many spelling words you can fit, nobody knows…

Spelling Activity 18. Word Syllables??

Students practice separating their spelling words into syllables. Count on fingers, clap hands, or stomp feet to see how many syllables are in each word. Then circle the corresponding number.

19. Silly Writing?

Your students will have so much fun practicing their spelling words while writing upside down, or with their eyes closed.

20. Pyramid Spelling

Build your spelling words pyramid style. Start with one letter at the top and add another letter with each line as you move your way down the pyramid.

Spelling Activity 21. Spelling Rhymes

Can your students think of a word that rhymes with each of their spelling words? How many rhyming words can they come up with?

22. Spelling Colors ?

Students match the color word to the spelling word in order to write the correct word on the line under the crayon. Added bonus: students learn to identify color words!

23. Word Search

For your higher-level kiddos, this word search is GREAT! They write their words either across, down, or as a challenge, diagonal on the grid. Then place random letters among the grid. Share with a partner to see if they can find all of your “hidden” words.

Spelling Activity 24. Word Art

For your more creative students, color in the fancy letters and decorate around each of the spelling words. Plus, who doesn’t love to color?! ❤️

25. Create a Story

How many spelling words can you fit into your story? Students write a short story that makes sense and illustrate it using their spelling words.

26. Keyboard Words

Students use the computer keyboard to practice typing their spelling words. Can they put their fingers on the correct keys?

Spelling Activity 27. Stamping Spelling Words

Everybody loves dot markers!!! Grab a few different colors and stamp your spelling words as you read them.

28. Synonyms and Antonyms

For a more challenging activity, connect spelling practice with vocabulary skills by finding a synonym and antonym for each spelling word.

29. Sign Language Spelling

This will definitely be a class favorite! Your students get to learn sign language while practicing their spelling words. And it is a socially distant partner activity, as they can sign a word to a partner and see if the partner can write down the word signed.

Spelling Activity 30. How Many Sounds

Students practice sound segmentation with this activity. Sound out your spelling words and circle how many sounds those words have.

31.  Shape Spelling ??

Your students can combine math and spelling skills by writing their spelling words along the inside of each shape on the page.

32. Parts of Speech Spelling

Give your spelling practice some grammar skills as well. Students will sort each of their spelling words into the different parts of speech. As an extension, can they create a Madlib with their spelling words?

Spelling Activity 33.  Spelling with Both Hands ?

Are you right or left-handed? Well, with this activity, you get to practice your spelling words writing with each hand. In the end, I bet that your non-dominant handwriting will start to look pretty nice. ?

34.  Silly Sentences ?

Students try to write as many of their spelling words in a sentence as they can. Once the sentence is written, they go back and underline their spelling words and count how many they used. Who can use the most in one sentence?

35. Spelling Cake ?

Oh, how I wish it was real cake… LOL. Students will write their spelling words on each layer of the cake, changing the size of the words as they move up the tiers.

Spelling Activity 36. Tablet Spelling ?

This modern-day version of keyboard spelling allows students to practice typing their spelling words on a tablet keyboard. After they type the word, they are to write it in the “text bubble” on the screen.

37. Graph your Words ?

How many letters are in each spelling word? Students can graph their words based on the number of letters in each one. Which number has the most, the least, or are there any ties?

38. Tally and Color

Students write each of their words into a box, then count the number of letters in each word. They tally each letter. Once every word has been tallied, they will choose a color for each number and color code the boxes of words.

Spelling Activity 39. Fancy Spelling

This activity will allow your students to use their creativity. They can spell their words using fancy lettering. Will they write in cursive, dotted lines, or some invented script?

40. Garden Spelling ?

Find the open spaces in the image and write your spelling words. How many can you fit within the picture? Once done, they can color the rest of the picture.

41. Flower Spelling

Students write their spelling words along the “petals” of each flower, making sure that they match in color and are spelled correctly.

Spelling Activity 42. Scribble Spelling

Write the spelling words in each of the spaces in the picture in different colors. Can you write the words without the same color being used in spaces that touch?

43. Bubble Spelling

Did you ever write words in bubble letters?! It used to be a big thing when I was in school (now I’m really dating myself… LOL). Your students can practice writing all of their spelling words in bubble letters.

44. Bubble Spelling Alternative

Just like the activity above, students will write their spelling words in bubble letters.

Spelling Activity 45. Spelling Snapshots

This is a very creative way to practice spelling words. Students will write the words on the bottom half of the polaroid square and then draw a picture to illustrate that word at the top.

46. Spelling Jellybeans

Students write their spelling words on each jellybean in the jar. Continue writing your words until the entire jar is full.

47. Stamp Spelling

Do you have letter stamps? If so, then this is a great word work center activity. Students will spell their wordlist by stamping them in each of the boxes.

Spelling Activity 48. Yoga Spelling

Bring mindfulness and calming techniques into your classroom while practicing academics. Each word is next to a yoga pose. After they write a word, they are to practice that pose.

49. Spelling Strings

Raise your hand if you have alphabet beads in your classroom. ??‍♀️??‍♂️ Using the beads, students will spell their words on the “string” given in each box.

50. Text Your Words

In the new technology age, our students are well-versed with cell phones. They will LOVE this spelling activity!!! Students will write the word on the line, and then the number code needed to text it to a friend.

Spelling Activity 50. Spelling Tic-Tac-Toe

Students will play tic-tac-toe by trying to write three of their spelling words in a row before their partner can do it. Make a bunch of copies of this worksheet and place them in a center. It is a “fun” way for students to practice their spelling words without really knowing it.

52. Spelling Riddles

This is another activity for your higher students. They will create a riddle about one of their spelling words and write it down. Once they have written all of their riddles, they will trade their paper with a partner and see if their buddy can figure out what words they were describing.

53. Spelling Battleship

Just like the famous board game, students will each have two papers. There grid to write their words on and the other to record their hits on their partner’s grid. Instead of laying down ships, they will write their words vertically or horizontally on the grid. Once all of the words have been written, it is time to play. Guess the letter/number combination to see if you get a ‘hit’ or a ‘miss’.

Activity 54. Spelling Squares

Who has played this game in the fun children’s menu magazine or placement that you sometimes get?! Students will write play against a partner, trying to build squares. Once they have boxed in a square, they will need to write a spelling word inside. Such fun!!!

55. Doughy Spelling

Playdough meets spelling words in this fine motor building activity. Students will spell their words by rolling out and shaping playdough for each word. This is one activity your students will quietly sit and do for a LONG time!

56. Build Your Words

LEGO your way to completing your spelling words. Using the famous bricks, build each of your spelling words.

Spelling Activity 57.  Hopscotch Spelling

Use this miniature mat to practice spelling words. Students will write their spelling words in the spaces. Then, using a small game piece, such as a button, they carefully toss it onto the paper. Wherever it lands, you will ‘hop’ to and read the word under the button. You can also recreate this activity outside by drawing the words and hopscotch in chalk.

58. Spy Spelling

Use the spy code at the top of the paper to spell each word. Students will write the numbers that correspond to the letters under each word. Make sure to add dashes between the numbers.

59. Words Inside Spelling

Using the letters inside each flower, how many “new” words can you make? Write each new word onto a petal.

Spelling Activity 60. Write the Room Spelling

Get your students up and moving with this spelling center activity. Each word will be printed on the card that corresponds to a picture. Students will carefully walk around the room, locating the different cards you have placed around the room. When they find a card, they need to write down that word next to the corresponding image.

*Bonus – Spelling Assessment

At the end of the unit, use our assessment page to see if all of the spelling activities practice your students have been doing paid off. ?

All of these spelling activities can be created within seconds with our No Prep Editable Spelling Bundle. Just type the words onto the word list and watch them immediately auto-populate onto all the other pages in the packet. Print those worksheets you want, make copies and spend time doing other activities you enjoy. So, which one of these 60 spelling activities for elementary students is your favorite? Let me know in the comments below! ??

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30+ 1st Grade Spelling Words Activities and Worksheets 30 Week Bundle

Students will love these interactive games and activities. Spelling can be so much fun! Having a set of fun activities to teach 1st grade spelling words is absolutely essential, that’s why this post will include over 30 printable packs for first grade to practice spelling.

It’s definitely a work in progress, so bookmark it and come back to it often for updates!

>>> Grab the FULL phonics and spelling program for 1st grade right here. <<<

I love to read studies. A study by the University of Sydney has shown that children who are taught to spell words correctly from a young age, are more likely to be better readers and writers.

Teaching spelling to 1st graders

Teaching spelling is not easy as it can be very time-consuming. But there are some ways in which you can make the process easier.

You can use a word list with all the words that your child needs to learn, and teach them how to spell them one at a time.

I also love have students practice writing their spelling words in sentences or paragraphs so they will get used to using them in context (see worksheets shared below).

Another way I like to teach spelling is by using word searches and crossword puzzles, which will help children see how each letter is used and how it fits into the whole word.

Related: 20 Fun Spelling Activities & Ideas to Use in Your Classroom

Puzzles to teach phonics skills and vowel sound activities are a part of this bundle.

There are also a bunch of spelling test s to use with first graders to show their understanding.

Printable worksheet activities for 1st grade spelling words

The activities shared on this page will include a link to all the posts with the printable worksheets and free phonics activities for first grade.

These include word families, short vowels, spelling rule and spelling skills, review week, end of the year spelling tests, word shapes, vocabulary words, their own spelling list for first grade sight words.

Common Core Kindergarten Sight Word Puzzles FREE

They also include a set of word search puzzles for the students to search for.

Spelling worksheet activities for first grade students

If you’re looking to engage students with spelling. These printable activities will certainly help students in acquiring new words and vocabulary skills they learn as they practice reading and writing the most common sight words and CVC words in kindergarten and first grade..

Teaching common sight words is also important. And these 1st grade spelling games are sure to help your first graders LOVE spelling.

In each unit, 1st grade spelling list is included along with weekly spelling lists.

1st grade students will love the color to reveal the puzzles activities in each unit too. Weekly lists help keep you up to date on each of the units in the program.

Teaching phonetic sounds , short vowel words and phonetic spelling pattern in a spelling program can be difficult. But the following activities will help every student engage with learning the correct spelling for the set word lists.

Short a Vowel Sounds CVC Activities FREE

The first set I’ll be sharing on this page is this FREE set from the unit 1 pack for first grade. Pick up the poster, weekly spelling list and practice pages from the post: Short A Sound Word List FREE

Bookmark this page and come back to it often, I’ll be sharing printables and worksheets from the other 30 units soon.

More free lesson plans on phonics

Have learners build their short vowel sounds further with these printable activities and games.

Short i Vowel Sounds Printables FREE

This is unit 2 of the spelling program for 1st grade. Grab your free set from the post below or click on this link.

Unit 3 is all about shot o CVC words! Grab the FREE printable pack (over 40 pages) from the link below.

40 Fun Words with Short O PDF Bundle of Activities

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Free Spelling Activities

I’m sharing 12 FREE, NO PREP, printable and digital Spelling Activities for Kindergarten, first and second grade students! These activities provide meaningful and engaging spelling practice and are perfect for any word work literacy center. I also offer details about my Year-Long Weekly Word Study Resource that offers weekly word lists, practice activities, parent letters, assessments and MORE for k-3!

Hey Friends!

I’m curious…. in your already crowded instruction schedule, does word study have a place?  Have you found a way to make spelling instructiion more than just giving a list of words on Monday and assessing on Friday?  Resources for teaching spelling can be hard to come by. Sometimes it feels like with the intense focus on more critical thinking skills in literacy, explicit spelling instruction (or word study) has become an outdated practice.  

But I think we can all agree we all want our students to be strong spellers!  Spelling is important!  It is related to reading.  If students can spell well, they will read well.   It’s related to writing.  When students spell well they can focus on communicating their ideas, rather than worrying about how to construct words. 

If you are looking for a word study program to use with your students, or maybe just looking to freshen up your spelling activities then you have come to the right place.  Today I’m excited to describe to you the Year-Long Weekly Word Study bundles I have created for kindergarten, first, second and third grade, as well as share my FREE, NO PREP Spelling Activities!  

Free Spelling Activities 

You’ve got a lot on your plate, so to help lighten your load I created this resource that includes 12 different EDITABLE spelling printables!  It is totally free and provides meaningful practice and the repetition students need for mastery of the spelling words and phonics patterns you teach.  With many activities to choose from, spelling practice will always feel fresh and engaging for students.  

To save you time, I created these Spelling Activities as an editable “autofill” document.  This means the ONLY thing you have to do is insert your spelling words (up to 12) into the spelling activities word list.  That’s it!!  Once you type your words into the word list, you simply print the pages you want to use.

Any of these activities make a great addition to your weekly word work routine.  Simply pair the spelling word cards with a pocket chart and print a few activities for an instant literacy center!  They also make great morning work or homework practice.  

The FREE resource includes ALL of the following activities: 

? Trace and Write Spelling

? ABC Order

? ipad Spelling

? Vowel Consonant Spelling

? Sign Language Spelling

? Rainbow Spelling *note this has been updated to include Rainbow Sound Spelling

? Triangle Spelling

? Spelling Illustrations

? Make a Word Search

? Spelling Word Shapes

? Roll-a-Color Spelling

? Spell and Move

Here are a few of our favorites!

Drop your name and email below and I’ll send these free spelling activities to your inbox now!

A Year-Long Weekly Word Study Resource for K-3

So while the activity pages I’ve shared above could be used in a variety of ways, I know there are teachers who are looking for more.  They want an actual program that explicitly teaches students different spelling patterns each week and offers them meaningful practice so students can master those patterns. That’s why I created Year-Long Weekly Word Study Resources for Kindergarten, first, second and third grade students.

Word study units are different from traditional spelling units.  Instead of giving students a list of words to memorize each week, word study units focus on a specific phonics skill.  Students are given explicit instruction on the phonics pattern.  They engage in activities throughout the week that allow them to practice the phonics skill and investigate and discover the patterns in words.  

Word study offers students opportunities to investigate and discover the patterns in words. When students have knowledge of these patterns they don’t learn to spell just one word at a time.  They can generalize and apply their new learning to their reading and their writing.  

My Weekly Word Study Units have EVERYTHING you need to provide your students with effective word study instruction and spelling practice all year long!

I have different units for kindergarten , first , second , AND third-grade students. While the units vary a bit from grade to grade, they all contain these core components:

? A Scope and Sequence

We know that for instruction to be most effective, it must be systematic and follow a scope and sequence . The scope and sequences included in these resources are based on my learning including Wiley Blevins’ book,  A Fresh Look at Phonics *,  The Reading Teacher’s Top Ten Tools, and  Speech to Print  and are specific for each grade.

? Word cards

These word cards can be printed out on card stock and used in centers, small groups, or for your whole group instruction.

? 3 Editable Practice Printables for Each Unit

We know that in order for students to master the skills we teach they need a lot of practice.  For every unit, you’ll get 3 editable practice printables. The activities vary slightly depending on grade and the skill that is being taught.

? Editable Assessments

While the assessments vary a bit from grade to grade, they all include:

– Word Dictation:  words that follow the week’s phonics skills and bonus spaces for review or high-frequency words.

– Sentence Dictation:  a sentence that includes target phonics skill words, previously taught phonics skill words and high-frequency words.

– Spelling Error Analysis:  a sentence that includes target phonics skill words, previously taught phonics skill words and high-frequency words. Students must correct the mistakes and rewrite the corrected sentences.

? A Teacher Assessment Guide and Master Word List

You’ll get an answer key for each unit to make it extra easy for you to quickly check those assessments!

?  A Family Letter for Each Unit

We know that word study looks a little different than traditional spelling that families may be accustomed to. This letter will help families understand the shift, inform them of the focus for the unit, and offer them ways to support their children at home.

Curious to learn more about Word Study and these resources? Take a look here for more details!

I hope the information and free resources I’ve shared here today will help to bring more effective word study and spelling practice into your classroom!

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1st Grade Spelling Words Worksheets

Choose the Correct Spelling

Sight Word Scramble

1st Grade Spelling Practice

Circle and Write Spelling

1st Grade ABC Order

How Many Letters?

Say It and Cover It

Write It Twice

Last Part Spelling

Circle and Write

Which is Correct?

Spelling Puzzle

Word Shapes

Word Chunks

Trace and Write Spelling

Week #1 Word List – A Words

Week #2 Word List – A & B Words

Week #3 Word List – B Words

Week #4 Word List – B and C Words

Week #5 Word List – C Words

Week #6 Word List – C, D, E Words

Week #7 Word List – E & F Words

Week #8 Word List – F Words

Week #9 Word List – F and G Words

Week #10 Word List – G & H Words

Week #11 Word List – H Words

Week #12 Word List – H, I, J Words

Week #13 Word List – J, K, L Words

Week #14 Word List – L Words

Week #15 Word List – L & M Words

Week #16 Word List – M & N Words

Week #17 Word List – N & O Words

Week #18 Word List – O & P Words

Week #19 Word List – P Words

Week #20 Word List – P, Q, R Words

Week #21 Word List- R Words

Week #22 Word List – R & S Words

Week #23 Word List – S Words

Week #24 Word List – More S Words

Week #25 Word List – Even More S Words

Week #26 Word List – S & T Words

Week #27 Word List – T Words

Week #28 Word List – More T Words

Week #29 Word List – U & W Words

Week #30 Word List – W & Y Words

Complete Grade 1 Spelling Word List

All about these 1st grade spelling words worksheets.

This collection of 1st Grade Spelling Words Worksheets are educational resources designed to help first-grade students practice and improve their spelling skills. These worksheets usually feature a list of age-appropriate words that are commonly taught in first-grade curriculums. The worksheets can include various activities and exercises that focus on recognizing, writing, and using the words in context.

Some common types of activities found in 1st Grade Spelling Words Worksheets are:

• Word Tracing – Students practice writing the words by tracing over the letters.
• Word Search Puzzles – Students search for the spelling words hidden in a grid of letters.
• Fill in the Blanks – Students complete sentences by filling in the missing words.
• Word Scrambles – Students unscramble mixed-up letters to form the correct spelling words.
• Rhyming Words – Students identify words that rhyme with the given spelling words.
• Word Sorting – Students categorize words based on their spelling patterns or sounds.
• Alphabetical Order – Students arrange words in alphabetical order.

These worksheets aim to reinforce spelling skills, improve word recognition, and build vocabulary, helping first-grade students become more confident and proficient readers and writers. Teachers and parents can use these worksheets as supplementary material to complement classroom instruction or as a tool for practicing spelling at home.

What Are the Most Common 100 Spelling Words For 1st Graders?

Here’s a list of 101 common spelling words for 1st graders. These words are a mix of sight words and simple phonetic words that are suitable for young learners:

1. the 2. and 3. to 4. you 5. of 6. a 7. in 8. is 9. that 10. it 11. for 12. was 13. on 14. are 15. as 16. with 17. his 18. they 19. at 20. be 21. this 22. from 23. I 24. have 25. or 26. by 27. one 28. had 29. not 30. but 31. what 32. all 33. were 34. we 35. when 36. your 37. can 38. said 39. there 40. use 41. an 42. each 43. which 44. she 45. do 46. how 47. their 48. if 49. will 50. up 51. other 52. about 53. out 54. many 55. then 56. them 57. these 58. so 59. some 60. her 61. would 62. make 63. like 64. him 65. into 66. time 67. has 68. look 69. two 70. more 71. write 72. go 73. see 74. number 75. no 76. way 77. could 78. people 79. my 80. than 81. first 82. water 83. been 84. called 85. who 86. am 87. its 88. now 89. find 90. long 91. down 92. day 93. did 94. get 95. come 96. made 97. may 98. part 99. over 100. new 101. other

These words serve as a foundation for 1st graders’ spelling and reading skills. As students progress, you can introduce more complex words and spelling patterns. It’s important to remember that each child learns at their own pace, so adjust the list as needed to suit their individual learning needs.

How to Teach 1st Graders Spelling?

Teaching 1st graders spelling can be a fun and engaging process. Here are some strategies to help you effectively teach spelling to young learners:

Start with the Basics

Begin by teaching the alphabet and the sounds each letter makes. Use visual aids like flashcards, charts, or posters to help students associate the letters with their sounds.

Introduce Sight Words

Sight words are common words that children should learn to recognize by sight. Begin with simple, frequently used words and gradually add more complex words as students progress.

Use Phonics

Teach students to break down words into their individual sounds (phonemes) and blend these sounds to form words. Start with simple CVC (consonant-vowel-consonant) words and gradually introduce more complex patterns.

Practice Spelling Patterns

Teach common spelling patterns and rules, such as word families (e.g., -at, -an, -ig), plurals, and silent letters. Encourage students to identify and practice these patterns in various words.

Engage in Multisensory Activities

Use various activities that engage multiple senses, like writing words in sand, using letter magnets or tiles, or drawing words in the air. These activities can help reinforce learning and make spelling more enjoyable.

Encourage Reading

Reading helps develop vocabulary, comprehension, and spelling skills. Read aloud to students regularly and provide opportunities for independent reading.

Play Spelling Games

Make learning fun by incorporating spelling games, such as word hunts, spelling bees, or word-building puzzles. These activities can help students build their spelling skills in an engaging way.

Offer Personalized Practice

Tailor spelling practice to each student’s needs and progress. Provide individualized word lists, worksheets, or activities to reinforce their learning.

Use Technology

Incorporate educational apps, websites, or software that focus on spelling to help students practice in a more interactive way.

Be Patient and Consistent

Spelling can be challenging for young learners, so it’s important to be patient and consistent in your approach. Praise their efforts and provide constructive feedback to help them improve.

Remember, every child learns at their own pace, so it’s important to monitor their progress and adjust your teaching strategies as needed.

100 FUN Spelling Games and Activities for Kids

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Let’s face it, the English language is hard! Spelling can often be so difficult and confusing, so I wanted to share some ways to change it up a bit and make it more exciting! I collected a list of 100  fun spelling games and activities !

I hope you will find something that will work for you today! These spelling games for kids are all perfect for kids in elementary school.

Educational games and hands-on activities are one of the best ways to really help kids learn had concepts. They are more likely to remember things they are being taught. They will improve their spelling skills and their reading and writing abilities though interactive activities. These can help them to prepare for a spelling test if you insert their spelling list into any of the activities.

You will definitely want to pin this so you can save some of these spelling games and activities for later!

Here is the MEGA list of 100 FUN Spelling Games and Activities for Kids

Are you ready for the big, huge list of spelling games for kids? You are sure to find the perfect interactive spelling game (or activity) that will work for your needs. These games can be played at home or in school setting. They will help kids to spell words correctly and have fun in the process!

1.  Spell for Your Life – Printable Board Game  – Teach Beside Me This game can be modified for any spelling list or grade level.

2.  Spelling Made Fun Printable Game Cards  – Cornerstone Confessions

3.  Word Building Activity Travel Kit – I Heart Crafty Things

4.  Make Words with Clothes Pins  – Creative Family Fun

5.  Spelling/Sight Word Egg Hunt  – Teach Beside Me- Put your spelling words inside your Easter eggs and do a word hunt!

6.  Ladybug Spelling – Blessedly Busy

7.  Sight Word Popsicle Stick Game – Teach Me Mommy

8.  Transportation CVC Sliders – Royal Baloo

9.  Spelling Board Game  – Teach Beside Me

10.  Spelling Hearts – In the Playroom

11.  CVC Fine Motor Words  – Adventures of Adam

12.  Action Sight Word Games – Brain Power Boy

13.  Spelling & Reading Hopscotch  – Teach Beside Me

14.  CVC Word Popcorn Game  – Modern Preschool

15.  Water Bead Spelling – There’s Just One Mommy

16.  Truffula Tree Word Families – School Time Snippets

17.  Fishing for Spelling Words  – Teach Beside Me

18.  Flower Garden Spelling – Blessedly Busy

19.  Kinetic Sandcastle Spelling – There’s Just One Mommy

20.  Spelling Word Dominoes – Nurture Store

21.  Favorite Language Arts Apps  – Teach Beside Me

22.  Muffin Tin CVC Spelling – Modern Preschool

23.  Letter Bead Discovery Bottles – Teaching 2 and 3 Year Olds

24.  Rhyming Wheels – Research Parent

25.  Ribbon Spool Speller  – Teach Beside Me

26.  Ice Crossword Puzzle – Schooling a Monkey

27.  Sift & Spell Game – What Do We Do All Day?

28.  Stack a Word – Royal Baloo

29.  Giant Keyboard Spelling – Lessons Learnt Journal

30.  Spelling Word Search  – Teach Beside Me

31.  Stair Step Spelling – Adventures in Mommydom

32.  Sight Word Printable s – Artsy Momma

33.  Pin Prick Words – Creative Family Fun

34.  Spelling Twister  – Teach Beside Me

35.  Learning Silent Letters – Rock Your Homeschool

36.  ABC Sidewalk Chalk Game – Buggy and Buddy

37.  Reading and Word Building With Mailboxes – Arts & Crackers

38.  Spelling and Sight Word With Magnet Letters – Mom Inspired Life

39.  Rhyming Word Dominoes  – Teach Beside Me

40.  Sight Word Game – Little Bins for Little Hands

41.  Shaving Cream Spelling – Adventures in Mommydom

42.  Stamp and Spell – Parenting Chaos

43.  Graffiti Wall Spelling – Childhood 101

44.  Spelling Paper Dolls  – Teach Beside Me

45.  Chocolate Sight Word Writing Tray – Natural Beach Living

46.  Velcro Spelling Board – Adventures in Mommydom

47.  DIY Magnet Words – Rock Your Homeschool

48.  Trace and Write Spelling Practice – JDaniel4’s Mom

49.  Hungry Frogs Alphabet Game  – Teach Beside Me

50.  Ways to Practice Spelling – The Homeschool Hideout

51.  Spell Your Name Game – No Time for Flashcards

52.  Say it, Make it, Write it – You Clever Monkey

53.  Sight Word Skittles – Rainy Day Mum

54.  Alphabet & Spelling Learning Mat  – Teach Beside Me

55.  Fill in the Blanks Sensory Game – You’ve Got This

56.  Top 10 Ways to Practice Spelling Words – True Aim

57.  Word Family Lego Sort – Parenting Chaos

58.  Name Puzzle Busy Bag – Happy Brown House

59.  Paint Chip Word Families  – Teach Beside Me

60.  Muffin Tin Reading Games – Growing Book By Book

61.  Learn & Stack Sight Word Activity – A Little Pinch of Perfect

62.  20+ Spelling Activities for Those that Despise Spelling  – Every Star is Different

63.  Finger Spelling Hopscotch – The Measured Mom

64.  Real Rhyme or Silly Rhyme  – Teach Beside Me

65.  Monster Truck Phonics Jump – Growing Book by Book

66.  Short A CVC Word Cards  – Teach Beside Me

67.  Writing With Kinetic Sand – Parenting Chaos

68.  Spelling With Post-It Notes  – Teach Beside Me

69.  Spelling With Building Blocks – Teach Me Mommy

70.  Phonogram Don’t Eat Pete Game – One Creative Mommy

71.  Teach Spelling With Cars – Joy in the Home

72.  CVC Word Family Game – Mom Inspired Life

73.  Letter Tile Spelling Mats – Happy Brown House

74.  Spelling Games with Mixed Up Words – JDaniel4’s Mom

75.  Paint Chip Sight Word Busy Bag – The Chaos & The Clutter

76.  Spelling Word Poems – Sugar Aunts

77.  Pool Noodle CVC-  Planning Playtime

78.  CVC Block Spelling  – Teach Me Mommy

79.  Graph Paper Handwriting/Spelling  – Sugar Aunts

80.  Snap Cube Sight Words – Differentiated Kindergarten

81-  Sight Word Pointillism – Differentiated Kindergarten

82.  Sight Word Rubbings – Doing Splendid

83.  Spelling Battleship – Mrs. T’s First Grade Class

84.  Spelling Word Mazes – Mrs. T’s First Grade Class

85.  Spell the Beans – I Love That Idea

86.  Spelling With Boggle – School Day Love

87.  Spelling Tic Tac Toe – The Literacy Nest

88.  Play Dough Stamp & Spell – No Time for Flash Cards

89.  Lego Hangman – Pink and Green Mama

90.  Spelling Doodles – The Room Mom

91.  Mix, Dump & Spell – School Time Snippets

92.  Ride to Spell – This Reading Mama

93.  18 Tactile Spelling Activities – My Joy Filled Life

94.  Spelling Scribble – Relief Teaching Ideas

95.  Secret Code Spelling – Mrs. Gilchrist’s Class

96.  Laptop Sight Words – Mrs. Gilchrist’s Class

97.  Roll & Spell – McElhinny’s Center Stage

98.  Scoop & Spell – This Reading Mama

99.  Hop On Pop Reading & Spelling Game – Teach Beside Me

100.  Cookie Sight Word Spelling – Teach Beside Me

101.  Compound Words Foldable and Puzzles –  Teach Beside Me.

102. Grammar Contraction Puzzles – Teach Beside Me

Wow! What an exhaustive list! With all of these awesome spelling games and activities, there will never be a dull spelling moment again, right?! 😉

Also see my previous 100 Things post –  100 Edible Education Ideas .

Former school teacher turned homeschool mom of 4 kids. Loves creating awesome hands-on creative learning ideas to make learning engaging and memorable for all kids!

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42 Fun Spelling Activities for Grades 3 – 6

FUN SPELLING ACTIVITIES FOR HOMEWORK

These 42 Fun Spelling Activities for Grades 3 – 6 provide creative ways for students to use their weekly spelling words, effectively enhancing their writing skills. Based on Bloom’s Taxonomy, the matrix is easy to understand and suitable for students of all ages. With over 80,000 downloads, it has become one of our most popular resources. Download it for free here .

Implementing these hands-on spelling activities as part of your weekly homework can significantly enhance student outcomes in different academic areas. First and foremost, this approach engages learners in active and purposeful practice, reinforcing their understanding of spelling rules and patterns. By incorporating strategies such as mnemonic devices, word associations, and spelling games into homework, students are more likely to internalize correct spelling conventions.

Moreover, the variety of spelling strategies caters to different learning styles, accommodating visual, auditory, and kinesthetic learners. This ensures all students find an approach that resonates with their preferences, fostering a deeper grasp of spelling concepts. As a result, regular application of these strategies improves spelling skills and contributes to overall language proficiency.

Get your hands on the valuable resource 42 Fun Spelling Practice Activities for Grades 3 – 6, which enhances students’ writing skills and promotes the effective use of spelling words. Based on Bloom’s Taxonomy, the matrix is easily understandable and suitable for students of all ages. It has gained immense popularity, with over 80,000 downloads.

What is Bloom’s Taxonomy?

Bloom’s Taxonomy is a framework used by educators to classify educational objectives and define different levels of cognitive complexity. Developed by educational psychologist Benjamin Bloom in 1956, the taxonomy has been revised over the years, with the latest version incorporating digital learning and updated language.

At its core, Bloom’s Taxonomy consists of six hierarchical levels, arranged from simple to complex cognitive processes:

• Remembering : This level involves recalling facts, concepts, or information without necessarily understanding them. Activities at this level include memorization, recitation, and identification.
• Understanding : Here, students demonstrate comprehension by interpreting, summarizing, or explaining ideas in their own words. They grasp the meaning of concepts rather than just memorizing them.
• Applying : This level focuses on applying knowledge and concepts in new situations or contexts. Students solve problems, execute procedures, or utilize information in novel scenarios.
• Analyzing : At this level, students break down information into its component parts to understand relationships and underlying structures. They identify patterns, differentiate between elements, and draw conclusions.
• Evaluating : This involves making judgments or assessments based on criteria and standards. Students critically examine information, arguments, or theories to determine their validity or effectiveness.
• Creating : The highest level of Bloom’s Taxonomy involves synthesizing information and generating new ideas or products. Students demonstrate originality and creativity by designing, composing, or inventing based on their understanding.

As teachers, understanding Bloom’s Taxonomy can inform lesson planning, assessment design, and instructional strategies. By aligning learning objectives with appropriate levels of cognitive complexity, teachers can scaffold student learning effectively, promote higher-order thinking skills, and facilitate more profound understanding. Incorporating activities and assessments across all levels of Bloom’s Taxonomy fosters comprehensive learning experiences that cater to diverse learner needs and promote intellectual growth.

These spelling activities provide an excellent opportunity to explore the taxonomy in action.

What are Gardner’s Multiple Intelligences?

Gardner’s theory of multiple intelligences, proposed by Howard Gardner in 1983, suggests that intelligence is not a singular entity but rather a collection of distinct modalities, or “intelligences,” each with its own set of abilities and preferences. Gardner initially identified seven intelligences and later added an eighth. These intelligences represent different ways individuals perceive and understand the world, learn, and solve problems. Here’s a brief overview:

• Verbal-Linguistic Intelligence : Individuals with strong verbal-linguistic intelligence excel in language-related tasks such as reading, writing, speaking, and storytelling. They have a knack for understanding and using words effectively.
• Logical-Mathematical Intelligence : People with logical-mathematical intelligence exhibit proficiency in reasoning, logic, and numerical operations. They excel in problem-solving, mathematical computations, and scientific investigations.
• Visual-Spatial Intelligence : This intelligence involves the ability to perceive and manipulate visual information effectively. Individuals with strong visual-spatial intelligence excel in tasks such as interpreting maps, visualizing objects in three dimensions, and artistic endeavors.
• Bodily-Kinesthetic Intelligence : People with bodily-kinesthetic intelligence possess excellent control over body movements and physical activities. They learn best through hands-on experiences and are often skilled in activities such as sports, dance, and manual crafts.
• Musical Intelligence : Individuals with musical intelligence have a heightened sensitivity to sounds, rhythms, and melodies. They often excel in playing musical instruments, composing music, and recognizing patterns in auditory stimuli.
• Interpersonal Intelligence : This intelligence involves understanding and interacting effectively with others. Individuals with strong interpersonal intelligence exhibit empathy, communication, and leadership qualities.
• Intrapersonal Intelligence : Intrapersonal intelligence refers to self-awareness and introspection. Individuals with this intelligence understand their own emotions, motivations, and goals, leading to a strong sense of self and personal development.
• Naturalistic Intelligence : Gardner later proposed naturalistic intelligence, which relates to an individual’s affinity for understanding and interacting with the natural world. People with this intelligence exhibit a keen appreciation for nature, environmental awareness, and the ability to categorize and classify natural phenomena.

Gardner’s theory emphasizes the diversity of human cognition and suggests that educators should recognize and cultivate these various intelligences to support holistic learning experiences for all students. Educators can promote engagement, understanding, and success across diverse learner profiles by incorporating activities and instructional strategies that cater to different intelligences.

Kevin has worked in education for over two decades. He has a Masters degree in Educational Technologies and runs two companies providing educational content to schools, students and teachers.

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10 Creative Ways to Practice Spelling Words with Any Word List

Are you looking for fun ways to practice spelling words with your students? I’m always looking for fun spelling practice ideas to engage my students during word work. Today I’m going to share 10 spelling activities that I know your students will enjoy that you can do with any word list. 

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Fun Spelling Practice Ideas

I love finding creative ways to practice spelling words that work with any word list, that way you can use them time and again and differentiate them for your students. These 10 spelling practice ideas are hands-on and are sure to be a blast for students.

#1: Ghost Spelling

This spelling activity is an oldie but a goodie. It’s called many different things, but in my class, we called it Ghost Spelling , and it is one of my students’ favorite ways to practice spelling words!

I always introduce this activity around Halloween because it adds to the excitement. How’s that for a hook, right?! 

When introducing this activity, I ask students to get out their spelling journal or recording sheet , a white crayon, and some markers. They always ask why they need a white crayon. 

Then, I show them what they think is a blank page (when secretly the words are written in white crayon). I always tell my kids that I’m “magic,” so this was a perfect opportunity to perform a magic trick for them. 

I take a marker and color over the “blank page” to reveal the spelling words! My students are always amazed by this! I love watching their faces light up in surprise. This gets them even more excited to practice their spelling words.

Here is how Ghost Spelling works:

• Write a spelling word on a piece of paper or recording sheet with white crayon. 
• Using a marker or water color paint, color over the white crayon. 
• Watch the word magically appear!

#2: Kwik Stix Spelling

The next spelling activity uses Kwik Stix ! If you have not used these in your classroom, you are missing out! They are like glue sticks but with tempera paint. They dry almost instantly, are mess free, and make practicing spelling words so much fun. Kids seriously love them! 

This fun spelling practice idea is super simple. Simply give students a piece of white construction paper and let them practice writing their spelling words with Kwik Stix. This gives the students a little creative outlet, too!

#3: Crazy Spelling

Crazy Spelling is another one of my favorite ways to practice spelling words and is a hit with kids! It is so important to give students choice, and that is exactly what this activity provides. 

For this spelling activity, students roll a dice. The number that they roll tells them what to do next. They might write their words in funky letters, huge letters, in their favorite color, etc. 

When dice and fun writing utensils are involved, you can’t go wrong! Students can glue the Crazy Spelling page into their writing journal and write their spelling words on the other side of the page.

#4: Squiggle Spelling

Squiggle Spelling is another fun way to practice spelling words. Using this Squiggle Spelling template or on basic notebook paper, have students draw a long squiggly line with as many loops and curves as they want. The crazier, the better!

Then, they must write their spelling words along the line that they created. The crazier the squiggly line, the crazier it is to write their spelling words.

#5: Pattern Block Words

Whenever you can incorporate cross-curricular learning into your lessons, take advantage of it! Pattern Block Words is one of my favorite ways to practice spelling words because it combines word work with math and geometry concepts.

Students will build their spelling words in a hands-on way with pattern blocks. Plus, they’ll work on problem-solving and direction-following skills as they look at the Build the Word cards and complete the pattern on their work mat to spell their words.

This activity is great for sight word practice as well.

#6: Tic-Tac-Toe Spelling

What kid doesn’t love a game of Tic-Tac-Toe? Bring in some fun spelling practice with Tic-Tac-Toe Spelling !

Students will play in partners, each choosing a spelling word. They will take turns writing their word in the Tic-Tac-Toe squares on the recording sheet or on a piece of paper. The first player to get 3 in a row wins!

Then, they choose new spelling words and move to the next Tic-Tac-Toe board and play again. This would be a fun spelling activity to use to rotate around the room and play with different partners.

#7: Dial the Word

Anytime you can word code-cracking and math into your spelling practice, it’s a teacher win! This Dial the Word spelling activity is one of my class’s favorite ways to practice spelling words.

Students will practice writing their spelling word, matching up the letters to the number code, and adding the numbers together.

Not only does this help students practice key spelling and addition skills, but it also familiarizes them with the number pattern on a phone.

This activity works with any spelling or sight word list.

#8: Crack the Code

Every kid loves to crack codes, so this Crack the Code spelling activity is a great way to give students an opportunity to be spelling word detectives!

Students will write a spelling word in each box. Then, they’ll look at the code to draw the symbols to match the letters in the word.

There are a ton of different codes available to make it even more exciting!

#9: Fraction Spelling

There are a ton of creative ways to practice spelling words, but when you can incorporate math into the mix, I can’t resist!

Fraction Spelling is a great way to practice spelling words and basic fraction concepts. Students will write the word and determine how many vowels and consonants are in the word. Then, they’ll write the fraction showing how many letters are consonants.

This can be done using the Fraction Spelling recording sheet or on a piece of paper or a whiteboard.

You can never have too much fraction practice, so this is a great cross-curricular activity.

#10: Money Spelling

This spelling practice activity is another one that incorporates mathematical concepts into word work. This is a great way for students to work on spelling words, recognizing coins, and counting coins to find the value.

Students will write the word on the Money Spelling recording sheet . Then, they’ll look at the coin code and draw the coins that represent each letter. Finally, they’ll add the coins to find the value.

As a math guru, this is one of my favorite ways to practice spelling words.

I hope you enjoyed these 10 fun ways to practice spelling words. Each activity can be used with any spelling or sight word list and is sure to make word work more fun in your classroom.

You can find these spelling activities and many more in my Spelling Activities and Games for Any Word List activity pack .

I like to keep these activities handy in hanging file pocket charts for easy access.

Whether you’re looking for fun ways to practice spelling words or need more early finisher activities, these spelling ideas are perfect to use at anytime!

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Not only did we lose Maddy’s very first homework packet over here in the chaos of the first few weeks of school; we also only spent only a fraction of the time we should have on her first spelling word list.

Needless to say, that first test wasn’t pretty, and Maddy really didn’t learn the words like she should have–or could have. So we’ve been trying new ways of tackling the spelling word beast over here.

This teachy-mama has done a little research and has come up with some very exciting Fun Ways to Learn Spelling Words for my sweet Maddy so that she doesn’t look at it as homework–she looks at it as fun.

So here’s what we found:

The entire fun ways of learning spelling words as a pdf to download ( find it at the bottom of the post! ), but here’s a sampling of what we’re trying. . .

With spelling word flash cards:

• Flash Cards : I’m a flash card fan–not to endlessly flip in front of a kid’s face–but to use in games, activities, and sneaky-learning ways. I’ve created flash cards for each of Maddy’s lists but I’ve also created a Blank Spelling List for those weeks I just can’t type one myself (or for anyone else to use). spelling list-blank sheet  is here as a pdf.

• Spelling Word Memory : Create a double set of word cards and play a game of Spelling Word Memory by spreading out the cards face down and then taking turns flipping two cards at a time to find a pair!
• Flip 4 Steps : In just 4 steps, your child can practice reading, spelling, and writing his words.Have him flip over a word card, look at the word, say it out loud, say the letters, then flip it back over, and write the word on paper.
• Trace, Copy, Recall : Fold three columns on a piece of paper, and label one column ‘trace’, the next ‘copy’ and the last ‘recall’. Write the word in the first column, and have your child trace the letters.Next have her copy the word by looking at what she’s just written.Finally, have her fold (and hide) the first two columns and recall the spelling on her own as she writes the word independently.

With a pen, pencil, marker, & paper:

• Spelling Word Race: Create two teams, with a player from each team taking the ‘pen’ at a time.Teacher (or parent) calls out a word from the list, and players race to write the word.
• Spelling Puzzle : Make a home-made puzzle by writing each word in large letters on an index card and then having the child cut each card apart.The fun is in putting the puzzle back together!
• Stairsteps: Write the words as if they are stairs, adding one letter at a time.
• Tic-Tac-Toe : There are a ton of cool ways to play with this old game! Create a larger-sized board and play tic-tac-toe where each player uses a spelling word.OR, have each player use an ‘X’ or ‘O’ but in order to place a mark on the board, she has to spell a word correctly.
• Window Writing: All you need is special wind0w-safe crayons to use, and Window-Writing makes learning spelling words totally crazy and so much fun!
• WORDO! : Kind of like Bingo but with letters, words, or numbers! (Or just stick with a build-your-own bingo — but doesn’t WORDO! sound more fun?)
• Flip and Rainbow Write: Flip a word card and have your child go through the rainbow, painting or writing each word flipped in rainbow colors.Make the first word red, second orange, third yellow, etc. OR write each letter in a colorof the rainbow.
• Water Paint : Use water and a paintbrush to water paint the spelling words.On a hot, sunny day, words disappear quickly—so spellers have to move fast!

With a computer and other fun electronics:

• Type it Out: Open up a Word document and have your child type the spelling words on the screen as you call them out.Enlarge the font, make it a cool color, and he’ll have a ball.
• Spell on Tape: Have your child spell the words into a tape recorder or using the voice recorder on your phone or computer.
• Video Record:  Pull out the ole video camera or flip cam and take a video of your child spelling the words. Have him put on a funny hat, dress-up, or use a silly prop to add to the fun.

• Karaoke : That karaoke machine can double as a super-fun spelling machine if you turn it on and allow your child to spell her words into it!
• Use Puzzlemaker : Have your child type in all of the week’s spelling words and then let her search for them using this cool resource from Discovery!
• Use Let them Sing it : Type in a spelling word on this site, and the word is sung back to your student.(This one is bound to get giggles!)
• Use Spelling City : Head over to Spelling City, have your child type in the spelling words, and then he can learn the words, play games with them, and be tested. This site is a gem!

With space to run, jump, and play:

• Chalkboard Race: Form two teams, with one player from each team holding a piece of chalk and standing at a designated spot about 10 feet from a chalkboard.Teacher calls out a word, and players run to the board and write the word correctly as quickly as possible. The winner finishes the word first and spells it correctly.
• Ball Toss: Players stand in a circle with a Nerf ball or something else safe to toss.Teacher calls out a word, tosses the ball to a student, and that student spells the word.If the word isn’t spelled correctly, the student tosses the ball to another person who will try to spell it; if it is spelled correctly, the player tosses object to another student and teacher gives her a new word to spell.
• Swing and Spell : Teacher gives the student a word to spell, and the student says a letter of the word with each back and forth movement of the swing, much like you can do when teaching syllables .
• Run the Bases : Student starts at home plate, gets a word to spell and for every word correctly spelled gets to make a move around the bases, beginning with hitting the ball, then running from first base, second, third, and home.

With anything and everything else:

• Spelling Word Hunt : Look for those spelling list words in the newspaper or in another book, magazine, or text!Circle them or use a highlighter to highlight them.
• Scrabble, Boggle: Use these cool game pieces to ‘build’ spelling words on the on a cookie tray, on the table, or on the floor.
• Crazy Words: Put something ‘crazy’ (like jell-o mix, shaving cream, sand, or rice) on a cookie sheet, and have your child use his finger to ‘write’ spelling words on the tray.
• Paint bag Writing : Put poster paint in a gallon-sized ziplock bag and seal it tightly! Then have your child use her fingertip to write the letters of each word on the paint bag.
• Stamp It : Use alphabet letter stamps to ‘stamp’ the spelling words, first by looking at the words and then on your own!

With magnetic letters or letter cards:

• Word Scramble: Scramble up the letters of each word and have student put them in the correct order.(Don’t forget to point out patterns and families!)
• Word Train: Use the letters to have your child create a ‘word train’ by using the last letter of the first word to begin the second word and so on:cat / tap / pan

No prep, no materials:

• Spell and Eat : While making breakfast, lunch, or dinner, have your child spell a word, and after each word is spelled correctly, reward her with a small, healthy “treat” from your meal prep.
• Examine the Word : Really look at the words, talking about the tough parts and analyzing patterns.Make up silly ways of remembering the ‘tough’ parts: ‘president’ has an ‘I’ in the middle because one day I’ll be president, OR ‘setting’ has two t’s in the middle just like two tall trees in a fairyland forest.

I’ve put all of our ideas on fun spelling games — cards to cut  into a Spelling Fun Box for days when we’re stuck, bored, in a rut, or want to leave that day’s spelling excitement up to a little at-home lottery.

If you’d like to download fun spelling games — cards to cut as a pdf, please feel free and make your own Spelling Fun Box at home. Just sign up below, and you’ll get both downloads– free !

And that’s it–that’s our spelling fun. If you choose to  fun ways of learning spelling words –awesome! Just kindly let me know and link back if you would!

fun ways of learning spelling words

fyi: I certainly didn’t do this on my own! Many thanks to these folks for inspiration and ideas–

• A very, very big thanks to the incredible folks at MCPS–in our particular cluster of schools–for creating their own ‘spelling ideas’ document and for handing it to students this fall.It is a HUGE help, and it’s much appreciated.
• Elrod School: Spelling Ideas http://www.sd5.k12.mt.us/elrod/multiage/Spelling.html
• Resource Room: http://www.resourceroom.net/readspell/6waysspelling.pdf
• Many other sites, pamphlets, books, articles, and resources I have here at home!

Cheers, and happy reading during this incredibly exciting journey!

Reader Interactions

October 21, 2010 at 12:45 am

Such great ideas, Amy! My older kids would enjoy these, too. I love the paint bag idea….not as messy as the shaving cream on the cookie sheet we used to do, but seems just as fun.

October 21, 2010 at 1:10 am

Great post! Thanks for all the resources that you share! It is appreciated! Kerri

October 21, 2010 at 2:29 am

Great ideas! I know that some of them work, but here is one that we love- have them use window markers or crayons (from Crayola) to write their words on the windows or mirrors. Just a different location and lots of fun! Keep up the great ideas!

October 21, 2010 at 11:06 am

great ideas! b's spelling has really improved over the last year–i think it's b/c they used words their way last year 🙂 this year the words are more random, but she is getting it! i am def. going to check out the websites for her! (moms games are just not cool to her; but i've still got my pea—mwaah, hahahahha!) btw, i've got to get me some magnetic letters–how have i gone this long without them?

October 21, 2010 at 11:37 am

eThese are fantastic ideas! Now I need to figure out how to remember these as my son is only 4.5 and not spelling yet. How am I going to remember this post?

Maybe you can repost it in a year or so!

October 21, 2010 at 5:48 pm

I can not believe how many ideas you have – I kept expecting the post to end and would scroll to find more ideas. Wow.

I really hate spelling myself so perhaps this will help me, too.

🙂 You're amazing!

July 7, 2017 at 7:10 pm

wow the spelling help was great for my child

October 29, 2010 at 2:16 pm

Wow!!! That's a lot of ideas! I like the memory game since they'd have to write the spelling words twice to make the cards and then play. We'll have to try that. Thanks for sharing!

November 11, 2010 at 2:28 am

Love your ideas! Just when you think you’ve come up with all the ways to teach spelling using games, you come across a teacher’s blog and learn more!

I teach first grade and am always looking for new ideas, especially with spelling!

September 19, 2013 at 3:14 pm

Thanks so much for your ideas. My daughter is 6 and in the first grade and I just don’t know how to make studying spelling words fun. I am going to try some of these ideas tonight and see what she thinks. Maybe we can make it the rest of the year having fun doing homework instead of it just being a chore.

September 20, 2013 at 11:02 am

Melissa–YAY!! You are taking steps to make it fun, just by searching! Let me know how it goes, and I’d love to stay in touch! HUGE thanks for reading and big thanks for taking the time to write! Spelling CAN be fun!

January 3, 2014 at 2:52 am

We just love this blog! It’s something amazing. Thanks so much for sharing your ideas and suggestions!

September 28, 2017 at 2:10 am

Thank you so much for sharing these brilliant ideas for making spelling fun. My son is in year 1 and is finding having to do any form of homework a real chore. i can imagine him being very taken by these playful ideas – will give it a go 🙂

February 5, 2018 at 1:41 pm

I am a former teacher now grandmother looking for fun ways to reinforce spelling with my grandchildren.

July 14, 2018 at 4:19 am

Such a brilliant ideas for making spelling fun.I am going to try some of these ideas tonight and see what she thinks.Thanks so much for sharing your ideas and suggestions.

September 18, 2021 at 7:47 am

You have some awesome ideas here! Thanks. I am sending your link to an assistant teacher friend.

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35 Fun, Hands-On Spelling Activities to Use With Any Word List

Inside: 35 fun, hands-on spelling activities that get kids actively engaged with their spelling words – thinking, making, creating! Includes a printable version for at home learning.

There’s no doubting that some children (if not all!) learn best when they are actively engaged with thinking, making, creating – DOING. Which is why it can be advantageous to add an active, hands-on element to subjects that more typically rely on rote learning style activities – like spelling.

The 35 hands-on spelling activities included on this list are much more fun and engaging than simply writing out spelling words over and over again (my kids both strongly disliked the ‘Look, Cover, Write, Check’ approach to spelling – and I honestly didn’t see much learning happening with it).

These ideas can be useful as activities for literacy rotations or as homework activities, working particularly well with children in the early elementary/primary grades. Plus, at the bottom of this post you’ll find a handy printable version that can be sent home with families to use for at home learning.

RELATED: Looking for meaningful spelling activities for grades 4-6? Check out our spelling activities worksheets.

35 Hands-On Spelling Activities

1. Make each word with Scrabble letter tiles .

2. Cut some short lengths of yarn and use them to form the letters of each word.

3. Paint the words with watercolour paints .

4. Write words with pavement chalk on the pavement or on the trampoline mat.

5. Make the letters of each word with your body as you spell the word aloud.

6. Build your words with Lego bricks .

7. Stamp your words onto paper with letter stamps.

8. Stamp your words into playdough with non-inked letter stamps .

9. Dot paint each word with a Q-tip or cotton bud.

10. Make your words with letter stickers .

11. Spell your words aloud as you star jump – one jump for each letter.

12. Make letters from chenille stems/pipe cleaners and use them to spell each word.

13. Type your words on a computer.

14. Write each word with your finger in a sand or salt tray .

15. Make rainbow words , tracing each letter with lots of colours.

16. Thread your words with letter beads .

17. Write your words on the window with a whiteboard marker.

18. Spell aloud and clap for each letter of your words.

19. Spell each word aloud in a robot voice .

20. Make each word with alphabet stones .

21. Write each word with your finger into shaving cream on the shower screen at bath time – or spray a little on a cookie tray to try it when you’re not in the bath.

22. Write your words onto paper plates or circles (one word per plate) and make up a jumping game .

23. Write your words in a fun script – with tiny letters or tall, skinny ones, or try bubble writing!

24. Draw a hopscotch grid on the pavement with chalk. Add a spelling word to each square. As your stone lands on a square spell  the word aloud before hopping.

25. Squeeze a small amount of acrylic paint into a re-sealable Ziploc bag. Seal the top and then use your finger to write each word ‘in’ the paint .

26. Make each word with magnetic letters .

27. Play Tic Tac Toe with your spelling words – each player chooses a word to use in the place of the ‘x’ or ‘o’ as you play. Choose a new word for each game.

28. Write each word with white crayon onto white paper and then paint over them with watercolour paint for a magic word reveal!

29. Play Hangman choosing the word to guess from your list of words.

30. Make each word from playdough or plasticine snakes .

31. Spell each word aloud as you jump on the trampoline – one bounce per letter.

32. Write the letters of each word onto a craft stick (one letter per stick). Jumble the sticks up and then remake each word.

33. Use a laser pointer to ‘write’ each word on the wall.

34. Write your list words onto two sets of index cards and use them to play a memory game .

35. Write each of your words onto a chalkboard with chalk and then use a small paintbrush to paint over them with water.

35. Write each word onto a piece of coloured paper, cut the letters apart and mix them up. Race to unscramble each word.

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First Grade Spelling Packets (Curriculum)

Finally! A First Grade Spelling Curriculum that makes sense! I am so excited to share with you spelling packets and curriculum that requires NO PREP and makes teaching spelling FUN! This curriculum is not a random list of words that students memorize one week and then forget the next week. Rather, this is a phonics-based and sight word-based spelling curriculum that helps students gain spelling mastery ! And it’s FUN!

Click the video below for a detailed outline of the 1st Grade Spelling Curriculum:

How are the words chosen?

This first grade spelling curriculum focuses on a method called word study, which is phonics-based rather than rote memorization of random lists. Also incorporated into the curriculum are sight words .

Words 1-6: Phonics Based Spelling

The first 6 words each week are focused on a phonics skill or spelling rule. Like phonics-based reading instruction, phonics-based spelling builds a deep understanding of the patterns in words. As a result, students will not need to learn to spell one word at a time. Instead, they will learn patterns that they can apply to any word. With phonics-based spelling students will systematically and incrementally improve their ability to spell both simple and complex words. 

Words 7-10: Sight Words

The final 4 words each week are sight words. Sight words are the most used words in the English language. Being able to fluently write these words is key to students developing effective written communication. 

By the end of the year, students will cover the Pre-Primer, Primer, and First Grade Dolch sight words. Together these 133 words make up more than half of the words we read and write. Mastering these basic words will allow students to focus their writing efforts on formulating ideas and spelling tricky words.

Note: There are some review weeks that do not include sight words.

Through this method of spelling, students are provided with a balanced literacy approach that will help increase their ability to read, write, and spell! It’s a spelling program that makes sense!

How are the Weekly Packets Organized?

Each week, students get a packet that has engaging practice for Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. On Friday, student are ready to take their spelling test! The cover of each packet contains the spelling rule for the week. Students can refer back to the rule as they practice their words.

What is included?

• 38 Weeks of fun Spelling packets Monday – Thursday practice/ Friday Test
• Home Connection Parent and Friends Letter
• 11 Spelling Menus – one for each new Phonics Skill
• Packet Covers with the Spelling Rule 
• Flashcards for each List
• A variety of Spellings Lists with the Spelling Rule

Weeks 1-6 Sample Overview:

Ways to use this curriculum:

Traditional weekly spelling homework & assignments.

• Assign students one word list a week.
• Send home a weekly spelling menu and packet. Families can choose activities they enjoy to practice the words and promote a strong school-home connection. 
• Assess your students at the end of the week with one of the provided spelling test templates. 

Traditional Weekly Spelling & Assignments

• Use the provided activities throughout the week for fun hands-on practice. 

Word Study & Centers

• Practice the words together each day in morning meeting.
• Use the provided activities for centers, morning work, or seat work throughout the week. 

Extension or Intervention

• Use this curriculum as an extra challenge for advanced kindergarten students. 
• Use this curriculum as intervention for older students in need of extra phonics and sight word practice.

Weekly Breakdown and Overview

Week 1: Spelling Rule: CVC Every word has a least one vowel

• Focus: Short a 

Week 2: Spelling Rule: CVC Every word has a least one vowel

• Focus: Short e 

Week 3: Spelling Rule: CVC Every word has a least one vowel

• Focus: Short i 

Week 4: Spelling Rule: CVC Every word has a least one vowel

• Focus: Short o 

Week 5: Spelling Rule: CVC Every word has a least one vowel

• Focus: Short u 

Week 6: Spelling Rule: Silent e Silent e makes the vowel say its name

• Focus: a_e and i_e

Week 7: Spelling Rule: Silent e Silent e makes the vowel say its name

• Focus: o_e and u_e

Week 8: Review Week (CVC and Silent e Words)

Week 9: Spelling Rule: Digraphs & Trigraphs Letters working together to make one sound

• Focus: th and ph

Week 10: Spelling Rule: Digraphs & Trigraphs Letters working together to make one sound

• Focus: sh and wh

Week 11: Spelling Rule: Digraphs & Trigraphs Letters working together to make one sound

• Focus: ch and tch

Week 12: Spelling Rule: Digraphs & Trigraphs Use ck to make the c sound after a short vowel & qu (stick like glue)

Weeks 13-16

Week 13: Spelling Rule: Blends blend together but both of their sounds can still be heard

• Focus: L Blends and R Blends

Week 14: Spelling Rule: Blends blend together but both of their sounds can still be heard

• Focus: S Blends and T Blends

Week 15: Spelling Rule: Blends blend together but both of their sounds can still be heard

Week 16: Spelling Rule: Blends blend together but both of their sounds can still be heard

Weeks 17-21

Week 17: Spelling Rule: Vowel Teams When two vowels are together the first one says its name (long sound). The second one is silent.

• Focus: ai (beginning or middle) & ay (end)

Week 18: Spelling Rule: Vowel Teams When two vowels are together the first one says its name (long sound). The second one is silent.

• Focus: ea (beginning, middle or end), ee (middle or end) & ey (end)

Week 19: Spelling Rule: Vowel Teams When two vowels are together the first one says its name (long sound). The second one is silent.

Week 20: Spelling Rule: Vowel Teams When two vowels are together the first one says its name (long sound). The second one is silent.

• Focus: oa (beginning or middle) & oe (end)

Week 21: Review Week: Digraphs, Trigraphs, Blends, Vowel Teams

Weeks 22-24

Week 22: Spelling Rule: Bossy R: When a syllable has a vowel that is followed by r, the vowel is “controlled” by the r and makes a new sound.

• Focus: ar and or

Week 23: Spelling Rule: Bossy R: When a syllable has a vowel that is followed by r, the vowel is “controlled” by the r and makes a new sound.

• Focus: er, ir, and ur

Week 24: Spelling Rule: Y as a Vowel 

• Focus: 1 syllable- y says i, 2 syllables- y says e

Weeks 25-27

Week 25: Spelling Rule: Diphthongs and Special Cases 

• Focus: Ow as long o

Week 26: Spelling Rule: Diphthongs and Special Cases

• Focus: ou (beginning & middle) & ow (end & followed by l/n)

Week 27: Spelling Rule: Diphthongs and Special Cases 

• Focus: Oi (middle) oy (end)

Week 28: Spelling Rule: Diphthongs and Special Cases 

• Focus: short oo

Week 29: Review Week Diphthongs and Special Cases 

Weeks 30-33

Week 30: Spelling Rule: Diphthongs and Special Cases Continued

• Focus: /oo/ sound- oo& ui (mostly in the middle)

Week 31: Spelling Rule: Diphthongs and Special Cases Continued

• Focus: /oo/ sound- ew, ue, u_ e (mostly at the end)

Week 32: Spelling Rule: Diphthongs and Special Cases Continued

Week 33: Spelling Rule: Diphthongs and Special Cases Continued

• Focus: Au & aw

Weeks 34-38

Week 34: Spelling Rule: Soft Consonants

• Focus: Soft c (ce, ci, cy)

Week 35: Spelling Rule: Soft Consonants

• Focus: Soft g (ge, gi, or,gy)

Week 36: Spelling Rule: fszl Rule: f, s, z, and l are usually doubled at the end of 1 syllable words

• Focus: ff & ll

Week 37: Spelling Rule: fszl Rule: f, s, z, and l are usually doubled at the end of 1 syllable words

• Focus: ss & zz

Week 38: Review Week

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June 15, 2021 at 5:42 am

I love this!!! When, oh WHEN will the 2nd grade version be released?? Thank you!

July 24, 2021 at 5:35 am

Is there one for 2nd grade?

September 24, 2021 at 4:55 am

I really need this grade 1 and possibly grade 2 full 38-week phonics set. How much is it and how long will it take to be delivered ( I am in China teaching grade 1 at present and finding good resources is a challenge).?

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First Grade Homework Worksheets

Use these first grade homework worksheets for extra practice with sight words. Our reproducibles are fun for students to complete and easy to do at home.

The directions on these pages are simple, and no extra information is needed from the classroom. A parent or family helper can simply read the instructions to their child and then watch the learning and fun begin!

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String Things!

On this engaging page, the student strings together letters to form sight words. Then he uses the words he makes to complete sentences at the bottom of the page.

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Tips on using first grade homework worksheets.

1. Make sure worksheets can be successfully completed without any extra resources and instructions.

3. Don't overdo it! Just give 1-2 worksheets at a time, and not every day of the week.

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