1st Grade Spelling Words, Worksheets and Activities (2024)

Ifyou're a teacher or parent looking for 1st grade spellingwords and activities, you've come to the right place!I've compiled several first grade word lists, based on my research of first grade texts, online resources, and Dolch and Fry's sight word lists.

With all these words now at your fingertips, it will be easy toknow what words to practice. But how should youpractice these words? My activity pages and spelling word games willsupply you with many fresh ideas.

Lists of 1st Grade Spelling Words

1stgradespelling word list - 200 spelling words of all types for yourfirst grader to learn: short vowels, long vowels, sight words andmore. These are words your students should learn throughout first grade. The sooner they learn them, the easier it will be for them to succeed, not only in spelling but also in reading and writing! Here's a snippet from the bigger list:

1st grade sight words- These 40 Dolch words are the most important words for first graders to read instantly and spell easily. We also have the completeDolch Word listfor preprimer through 3rd grade levels. Find two sets of flash cards for first grade sight wordshere.

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1st grade spelling lists: Nouns, verbs, colors and numbers- The "extra" words 1st graders need to begin to write.

First grade spelling words: Short vowels- Here's a basic list of 100 first grade spelling words to use throughout the year. This list contains only short vowel sounds, with some consonant blends. We've arranged the words in word families.

Grade 1Spellingwords: Long vowels - This list contains 60 simple words with long vowel sounds,arranged inword families.

First Grade Vocabulary Words1st graders will enjoy this great list of 175 words! Find themfirst in alphabetical order, then secondly, see 100 of the words in 9 popularcategories including sports, people, animals, the outdoors, compound words andmore! Use these words to build vocabulary skills in ESL students and everyother student, too!

SpellingWorksheets, Games& Activities

1st grade writing prompts - Set 1- What would you like to ask a frog? What if one of your toys came to life? What would you say to someone who is sad to make them feel better? A total of 12 age-appropriate1st grade writing prompts.

First Grade Writing PromptsSet #2- What would the cow see if he jumped over the moon? Where will the treasure map lead you? What part of the day do you like best? Find nine more similarwriting prompts.

What’s Yours? What’s Mine?– Convey the meaningandthe spelling of possessive nouns in this simple lesson. FitsCCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.1.1b.

A Fun Day: 1st grade reading and spelling activity- Give your students reading, writing and spelling practice with this individualized story.

The Tile Game- Players compete to be the first to complete their crossword of first grade spelling words. This game gives kids a fun way to practice those all-important first grade sight words. Kids will need to pay attention to the correct spellings of these words, and be able to read these words correctly to succeed in this game.

Worksheets for 1st Grade:2 fun spelling practice pages! Students will practice initial consonants and visual discrimination.

First gradeworksheets - Practice all those words with our fun spellingworksheets! Try ours and get ideas for making more reproducibles ofyour own.

Firstgrade phonics worksheets - Five fun pages for short vowelwords. Students match pictures to words, finish spelling words, andmore.

1st gradespelling -Small groupactivities- Simple ideas to practice those weekly spelling words: Roll 'N Write,Memory Check, and Pass It Around. Keep practice time interesting!

PhonicsActivities - See this wide assortment of fun phonicspractice. You'll find games, worksheets, flashcards, and otherworthwhile classroom activities.

First gradespellingpuzzles - Students will love solving these puzzles using 1st grade spelling words!

New Job:Another reading and spelling worksheet for your students toindividualize. What a fun way to gain language skills!

Sight Word Printables - Two super-fun worksheets provide practice with color and number words. "Clowning Around" is an engaging color by number page. On "Nifty Numbers," kids will write and rewrite number words.

First gradelearningactivities- Learning to spell was never so much fun! No paper and pencil requiredfor these simple ways to sound out words and practice spelling aroundthe house or at school.

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Many of these fun activities areadaptable for firstgraders.Try some!

Phonics Worksheets - View our entire collection. You're sure to find something for the skills you need now!

Spelling Word Games -Checkout more games for early learners! We have lots of spelling games for all ages. One one page, you'll findHands Up and Hop to It!These reusable, fun spelling activities will get your kids' attention, and keep it. Play these games in small groups or with the whole class. "Hop to It!" is a great one to take outdoors! I've written lots more spelling games, too!

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