📖 Grade Specific Spelling Lists
Find the perfect spelling words for every grade level and improve vocabulary step by step.
📌 Why Use Grade-Specific Spelling Lists?
Spelling words play a huge role in building a child's vocabulary, reading fluency, and writing confidence. By learning spelling words by grade level, students can:
✅ Master the correct spelling of common words.
✅ Build strong language skills with weekly spelling words.
✅ Improve reading comprehension and writing fluency.
📌 Explore Spelling Words by Grade
🎈 1st Grade Spelling Words
Short words that build strong spelling foundations. First-grade spelling words introduce short vowel sounds, blends (br, cr, st), and high-frequency sight words. This grade level emphasizes word recognition and basic sentence formation.
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Practice Tip:
Write words in different colors to make spelling more visually engaging. Create simple fill-in-the-blank sentences using the spelling words to reinforce meaning and context.
apple
happy
jump
banana
family
water
house
friend
school
smile
thank
yellow
under
winter
flower
purple
sunday
open
chair
summer
garden
✏️ 2nd Grade Spelling Words
Common words with easy spelling patterns. Second-grade spelling lists introduce silent letters (kn, wr, gn), long vowel rules, and common blends. Students also start recognizing compound words and frequently used homophones.
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Practice Tip:
Encourage students to create word families by grouping words with similar spelling patterns. Playing spelling bingo with family or classmates can also reinforce learning.
school
friend
teacher
family
birthday
music
around
winter
monday
purple
people
thankful
corner
number
weather
problem
dinner
trouble
castle
answer
📖 3rd Grade Spelling Words
Expanding vocabulary with slightly complex words. Third-grade spelling focuses on multisyllabic words, irregular spelling patterns, and words with silent vowels. At this level, students also start mastering common suffixes and prefixes.
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Practice Tip:
Use crossword puzzles and word searches to make spelling practice more engaging. Encourage children to write short stories incorporating their weekly spelling words.
elephant
chocolate
butterfly
mountain
picture
country
exciting
laughter
beautiful
wonderful
adventure
imagine
sunshine
knowledge
february
together
suddenly
example
direction
special
happiness
🏆 4th Grade Spelling Words
More challenging spelling words for stronger writing skills. Fourth-grade spelling lists introduce harder phonics rules, prefixes and suffixes, and frequently used academic words. Students also begin to recognize spelling variations across words with similar roots.
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Practice Tip:
Encourage students to create flashcards with definitions and example sentences for each spelling word. Using the words in daily conversations and journal writing helps reinforce retention.
knowledge
adventure
temperature
independent
responsibility
direction
february
beautiful
wonderful
excellent
excitement
completely
important
creativity
disappear
dangerous
recycling
situation
character
different
throughout
🚀 5th Grade Spelling Words
Advanced words with spelling rules and patterns. Fifth-grade spelling lists focus on academic vocabulary, abstract words, and words with multiple syllables. This level also emphasizes spelling rules for suffixes and complex phonetic patterns.
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Practice Tip:
Create a weekly spelling journal, where they write each word in a sentence or paragraph. Practicing peer quizzes and spelling games with friends can also make learning interactive and fun.
persuade
contribute
predict
perception
coordinate
recognize
equivalent
essential
literature
paragraph
procedure
explanation
incredible
hesitation
appreciate
celebration
application
distribute
remarkable
generosity
transportation
📥 Download Printable Spelling Lists
Want a ready-made spelling list? We’ve got you covered!
🔹 Printable Spelling Lists by Grade
🔹 Weekly Spelling Word Lists
🔹 Customizable Spelling Practice Sheets
🚀 How Spelly Can Help With Grade-Specific Spelling
Looking for a fun and interactive way to improve spelling skills?
Spelly makes learning spelling words engaging for students of all grade levels.
🎮 Interactive Spelling Games – Play fun spelling challenges by grade level.
📝 Custom Spelling Tests – Create personalized spelling tests with words from our lists.
📊 Track Progress – See real-time improvements in spelling accuracy.
🔊 Audio Pronunciations – Hear words spoken aloud to reinforce correct spelling.
Spelly is perfect for parents, teachers, and students looking to make spelling fun and effective!
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