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Spelling Words for Kids (Free Printables)

Spelling gets easier with age-appropriate lists, printable spelling rules, and tips for helping kids learn to master this skill.

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Spelling Words for Kindergarten

Spelling Words for First Grade

Spelling Words for Second Grade

Spelling Worksheets

Fun Spelling Activities 

Important Spelling Rules for Kids

Tips for Teaching Spelling to Kids 

Whether you’re a parent or an educator, having spelling lists at your fingertips can be a helpful resource. Find basic spelling words for children in kindergarten and first and second grade. You’ll also find a printable lists of key spelling rules, tips for teaching spelling, and 30+ hands-on spelling activities for children.

Free Printable Spelling Lists for Kids



Spelling lists are helpful tools for young learners, especially children in kindergarten through second grade. During these formative years, children are developing foundational literacy skills, and spelling lists can aid in building confidence with words, improving phonics understanding, and enhancing vocabulary. These list focus on high-frequency words (also known as sight words), or the words that children are most likely to see in text. We recommend pairing them with our fun spelling activities linked below.

Kindergarten High-Frequency Spelling Words 

aboutand areasaway
beenbycomedo down
eatforfromhave her
herehisintojustlook
mynowofoffone
ouroutoversaidsaw
seeshe somethetheir
then theythisthoseto
verywaswentwherewho
whywill withyouyour
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Tip: Get more high-frequency words for your child with our printable list of the first 100 high frequency words children should learn.

First Grade High-Frequency Spelling Words

aboutalsobeencall
come coulddoesdon’t
downeachfindfirst
goodit’s itsknow
manymorenumberone
only otheroverpeople
rightsaidshouldsmall
sometheirtherethese
timetwotoo use
verywaterwerewhat
when wherewhichwho
whywon’t wordwould
writeyour
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Second Grade High-Frequency Words

afteragainalongalways
animalansweraroundaway
becausebeforebetweenchange
differenteveneveryexample
fatherfollowgivegreat
groupheardhighhouse
kindlargelearnletter
lightlittlemeanmight
mothermovemuchnever
pictureplacepointread
schoolsentencestudythough
thoughtthreetogetherwhile
worldyear
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Free Printable Spelling Worksheets

Add variety to spelling practice with this collection of spelling worksheets for children in kindergarten and first grade. These spelling worksheets provide spelling practice with words with silent letters, words with letter blends, words with different endings, and more.

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35 Fun Spelling Activities for Early Elementary Kids

Featuring activities with pronouns, possessive pronouns, and pronoun review, these free printable worksheets aim to make learning about pronouns fun and engaging.

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Essential Spelling Rules & Patterns for Kids

We’ve rounded up 37 English spelling rules that govern a great many of the most commonly used words. Start with the basics and even get a free printable list of the essential rules.

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How to Teach Spelling to Kids

Learn about the importance of phonics in spelling, how to find age-appropriate spelling words, tips for helping struggling spellers, and so much more!

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Interactive Spelling Games for Kids

Bring spelling to life with engaging, interactive games designed to build spelling skills and boost confidence. These fun activities cover spelling patterns, high-frequency words, silent letters, and more.

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