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Written and Edited by: Deena Hoff, Yehudis Leitner, Fraydel Sharf, Miriam Shulamis Eisemann, Rochel Harnik, Toby Gartenhaus, Sara Sampson
Project Consultant: Naphtali Hoff, PsyD
Layout: Branko Pejovic
Front cover: Mirko Zunic
Welcome to the Lighthouse Spelling and Vocabulary Workbook!
Dear Educators,
We are excited to introduce the Lighthouse Spelling and Vocabulary Workbook, specifically designed to enhance your teaching by focusing on essential high-frequency words and recognizing key spelling patterns. This workbook offers an interactive and engaging approach that effectively trains students’ minds to identify patterns, build vocabulary, and improve overall reading comprehension.
Each lesson is structured with clear explanations and accessible instructions, followed by interactive exercises that reinforce spelling accuracy and vocabulary understanding. Our program incorporates language-building activities designed to be both enjoyable and educational, enabling students to master spelling confidently and naturally. Our goal is to equip you with practical tools and engaging methods to transform spelling practice into a meaningful and enjoyable experience for your students. With this workbook, you’ll see students not only improve their spelling skills but also enhance their vocabulary and overall literacy.
Thank you for choosing the Lighthouse Curriculum. We look forward to supporting you and your students on this exciting journey toward language excellence!
Sincerely,
Lighthouse Spelling Level B ISBN 978-1-955773-76-8
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Word Sort
› Organize the words by spelling pattern.
Beginning “a” word
Word List with Simple Sentences
› Read the spelling words and sentences.
1. cat The cat played with the yarn.
2. plan Let’s plan a trip to the zoo.
3. bag Cam’s school bag is full.
4. fan The fan cools the room.
Middle “a” words
5. after They read books after lunch.
6. tap Sam gave a tap on the door.
7. has My friend has a new game.
8. cap I put on my cap when it is hot.
9. man A man is fixing our car.
10. jam Mom put sweet jam on my toast.
11. glad I am glad you came to play.
Spelling Patterns
The words in this list have the short “a” sound (ah) and are spelled with an “a.”
Spelling Word Activities
Matching
Use each spelling word only once on this page.
› Draw a line to match each clue with the correct spelling word.
1. An animal that says “meow” ........................... cap
2. You can put this on your bread....................... cat
3. You wear this on your head. man
4. A grown up boy ..................................................... bag
5. Opposite of before ............................................... jam
6. You use this to carry things .............................. fan
7. A light touch ........................................................... after
8. If someone owns something, he _____ it plan
9. This keeps you cool. ............................................. can
10. Able to do something ......................................... tap
11. An idea for what to do next ............................. has
Word Riddle
› Solve the riddle. My friend is here, hooray! I feel happy all day!
What am I? _____________
Fill in the Blanks
› Write the spelling word that best completes each sentence.
1. The ______________ is tall.
2. I put my books in the ______________.
3. The ______________ sipped the milk.
4. We ______________ see the stars in the sky.
5. Dad ______________ a black hat.
6. We are ______________ it is sunny today.
7. Mom made a ______________ to take us to the park.
8. I heard a ______________ on the door.
9. The wind blew, and Sam’s ______________ fell off.
10. Brad likes ______________ on his bread.
11. Let’s play a game ______________ school.
12. We turn on the ______________ on a hot day.
Spelling Word Story
› Complete the story using each spelling word once.
The Man’s Farm Plan The Man’s Farm Plan
A ______________ makes a ______________ to visit the farm. He packs a ______________ with food. He puts a ______________ on his head. When he gets to the gate, he gives it a ______________. The farmer opens the gate and smiles. “Come in!” he says. The farm ______________ many animals. There are cows, chickens, and a ______________. The cat loves to jump in the grass. ______________ they feed the cows, the man and the farmer sit in the shade. A ______________ spins and makes them cool. The man takes out a jar of ______________ from his bag. “______________ I pass you some jam?” he asks the farmer. The man and the farmer eat rolls with jam. The cat comes to lick some, but his paw gets stuck in the jam! They all grin. The man is ______________ he came to visit.
Word Sort
› Organize the words by spelling pattern.
3-letter word
Word List with Simple Sentences
› Read the spelling words and sentences.
1. that I like to play that game.
2. pass We can pass the chips.
3. track The train is on the track.
4. black The cat is black.
4-letter words
5-letter words
5. fast My dog runs fast.
6. snack Pam ate a snack.
7. grass We sat on the grass.
8. glass Do not drop the glass cup.
9. back I sat at the back of the class.
10. wax The wax is hot.
11. catch Can you catch the ball?
12. pack I will pack
Spelling Patterns
The words in this list have the short “a” sound (ah) and are spelled with an “a.”
Spelling Word Activities
Fill in the Blanks
Use each spelling word only once on this page.
› Write the spelling word that best completes each sentence.
1. I ate a after lunch.
2. The is soft and green.
3. We went to the of the line.
4. The candle is made of .
5. Sam will for his trip.
6. Please the pen to Dan.
7. I ran to the bus.
8. Put box on the top.
9. The has a crack.
10. Max will the fish with a rod.
11. Jay wore a ______________ hat.
Word Riddle
› Solve the riddle. A train runs fast along my way. I’m where it moves every day.
What am I? _____________
Word Sets
› Write the spelling word that goes together with each set of words.
1. flame, wick, 2. path, train,
3. this, those,
4. trip, bag,
5. front, side,
6. ball, toss,
7. red, white,
8. chips, bag,
9. hill, rock,
10. race, run, 11. cup, jar, 12. test, grade,
catch
› Complete the story using each spelling word once.
A Day with the Ants A Day with the Ants
Look at that ______________ ant on the green ______________! It moves very ______________. It sees a jar made of ______________. The jar is tipped over, and crumbs spill out. The ant runs to ______________ a crumb to eat for ______________. The ant grabs one crumb. It will ______________ the crumb from ant to ant. The ants stand in a line along a ______________ in the dirt. The track goes all the way ______________ to the ant hill.
At the hill, the ants ______________ the food inside to save for later. They also bring bits of sticky ______________ to help fix a small crack in the hill. The ants work hard. ______________ is what ants do every day!
3 Long “a”
Word List with Simple Sentences
› Organize the words by spelling pattern.
“a_e” words
“ay” words
12. today It was hot today. Word Sort
› Read the spelling words and sentences.
1. wave I wave hello to my dad.
2. say Please say your name.
3. play We play tag in the yard.
4. same Jake has the same toy as me.
5. plane The plane is in the sky.
6. came The bus came late to school.
7. tray We ate the food on the tray.
8. grade My grade eats lunch at 12:30 pm.
9. stay Jay is sick and will stay home.
10. gave Dave gave me a pen.
11. lake We see fish in the lake
Spelling Patterns
Long “a” (aye) can be spelled in different ways.
“a-consonant-e” - Example: wave “ay” - Example: play
Spelling Word Activities
Rhyming
Use each spelling word only once on this page.
› Write the spelling word that rhymes with the underlined word.
1. We like to ______________ and have fun all day
2. I ate the cake at the .
3. Did you I should come this way
4. The train is big like the .
5. I gave a to Mom.
6. We trade books with the other
7. Gray is the color of my .
8. We both have the name
9. Dad me a box to save.
10. The cows will near the hay.
11. Nate ______________ to play the game.
Word Riddle
› Solve the riddle. I am not the day before, and not the day after.
What am I? _____________
Clues
› Write the spelling word that best fits each clue.
1. You put food on me.
2. I fly in the sky.
3. You do this with your hand.
4. I am made of water.
5. You do this with your mouth.
6. I am like something else. ______________
7. You did this with a gift.
8. I am the day right now.
9. You do this in the park.
10. I do not go away.
11. You were there, and now you got here.
12. I am the class you are in.
Spelling Word Story
› Complete the story using each spelling word once.
How to Act During Lunch How to Act During Lunch
Lunch is a time to eat, rest, and talk to your friends. Yesterday, the principal ______________ and ______________ us rules.
• Hold your ______________ with both hands and walk slowly.
• ______________ please and thank you when you get your food.
• Sit in the ______________ seat, next to the rest of your ______________.
• Do not run or ______________ in the lunchroom.
• You can ______________ to a friend, but ______________ in your seat.
After lunch, you can tell a story about a ______________ ride. You can also tell about a boat trip on the ______________.
Let’s keep the rules ______________!
Word Sort
› Organize the words by spelling pattern. “ai” words
Word List with Simple Sentences
› Read the spelling words and sentences.
1. daily I brush my teeth daily
2. tail The cow has a long tail.
3. eight Jake has eight red blocks.
4. pail We fill the pail in the tub.
5. chain Nate locks his bike with a chain.
6. wait We must wait to cross the street.
7. pain He fell and felt pain in his leg.
8. faint It was so hot that I felt faint.
9. rain We saw drops of rain fall from the sky.
10. hey Hey, do you want to play with me?
11. train I went on the train at the zoo.
12. mail Dad got a card in the mail today.
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Spelling Patterns
Long “a” (aye) can be spelled in different ways.
“ai” - Example: tail
“eigh” - Example: eight
“ey” - Example: hey
Spelling Word Activities
Clues
Use each spelling word only once on this page.
› Write the spelling word the best fits each clue.
1. You put sand or water in me. ______________
2. You do this in line. ______________
3. I make you wet. ______________
4. I am on the back of a pet. ______________
5. I go along a track. ______________
6. You put me in a box. ______________
7. If you get a cut, you may feel this. ______________
8. I am the number after seven. ______________
9. I am done every day. ______________
10. I keep your bike safe. ______________
11. If you don’t eat or drink, you may feel this. ______________
Word Riddle
› Solve the riddle. I am a word to say hi or to catch your eye. What word am I?
Rhyming
› Write the spelling word that rhymes with the underlined word.
1. If you smell paint, you may feel ____________.
2. Hold onto the rail when you lift the ____________.
3. The cat let out a wail when I stepped on his ____________.
4. ____________, don’t go! I want you to stay.
5. We went on the main path in the ____________.
6. I left for school at ____________, and I was late.
7. A gold ____________ was lost on the plane.
8. I ____________ by the gate.
9. My leg is in ____________ from my sprain.
10. There was a bag of grain under the ____________.
11. The hail fell on the box of ____________.
12. I will gaily match socks ____________.
Long ago, the mail came by train. The big ____________ came to town ____________ at ____________ o’clock. The people in town would ____________ and watch. They liked to hear the wheels and ____________s bang and clang along the track. They were happy to get mail. Now, the ____________ comes to town by truck. The truck has a big pail to hold the mail. The mailman works hard. He takes some mail out of the ____________ and puts it in a small sack. He does not want to get a ____________ in his back. Then, he puts the mail into each home’s mailbox. He drinks water when it is hot so he does not feel ____________. Sometimes, it starts to ____________, but the mailman does not stop. When the mail truck comes, people smile and say, “____________! Here it is!” Even the dog is happy and wags its ____________. Everyone is glad to get their mail.
Word Sort
› Organize the words by spelling pattern.
3-letter words
Word List with Simple Sentences
› Read the spelling words and sentences.
1. ten There are ten ants on a log.
2. shelf The book is on the top shelf.
3. end I sat at the end of the bench.
4. sled We went down the hill on a sled.
5. next Ben is next in the game.
6. yet Did the bus come yet?
7. vest Dad puts on a black vest.
8. test The math test is on your desk.
4-letter words
5-letter word
9. then First, I ate lunch, and then I went to play.
10. bent Ted bent the stick.
11. leg He fell and broke his leg
12. kept We kept our toys in a box.
Spelling Patterns
The words in this list have the short “e” sound (eh) and are spelled with an “e.”
Spelling Word Activities
Matching
Use each spelling word only once on this page.
› Draw a line to match each definition to a spelling word.
1. The last part or where something stops ..... shelf
2. Saved or held on to.............................................. ten
3. Comes after ............................................................ next
4. The number after nine end
5. A flat place to put things .................................. yet
6. A kind of shirt without sleeves ........................ leg
7. A seat that slides on snow ................................ kept
8. Not now, but maybe soon ................................. then
9. After that ................................................................. test
10. The body part you walk with .......................... sled
11. A way to check what you know ...................... vest
Word Riddle
› Solve the riddle. If you twist me, I’m not straight, I will be crooked, out of shape.
What am I? ____________
Fill in the Blanks
› Write the spelling word that best completes each sentence.
1. We ran to the other ____________ of the park.
2. First I brush my teeth, and ____________, I go to bed.
3. Five plus five equals ____________.
4. It’s your turn to pay ____________.
5. The ____________ goes fast on the snow.
6. Did the bus pass by ____________?
7. Mom took the dishes off the ____________.
8. Beth got 100% on her math ____________.
9. I ____________ my room neat.
10. Ted put a ____________ on top of his shirt.
11. The girl can hop on one ____________.
12. The tree got ____________ in the wind.
› Complete the story using each spelling word once.
Ready, Set, Sled!
Ready, Set, Sled!
Here are some tips to help you stay safe and have fun on a sled. First, get your sled from the ____________. Make sure it is smooth and not ____________. A good ____________ will slide fast on the snow. Put on a warm ____________ and boots. Find a hill with snow. Do not sled near a street with cars. Look to see if the path is clear at the ____________ of the hill. Sit down and hold onto your sled. Make sure your ____________ is not off the sled. Count to ____________. ____________, push off and slide down the hill fast! After you finish, step to the side so the ____________ person can try. If you are not ready, say “Not ____________.” This helps keep you safe if you are still at the end of the hill. If you fall, ____________ your leg to see if you can stand up. If your leg hurts, ask for help. When you are done, it’s fun to have a hot drink at home. Be sure to put away your sled for the next time. It must be ____________ in a dry place. Be safe and have fun!
Short a words
Short “a” Words
Short a words
Short a words has can after say play today that fast black
› Read each silly sentence. Write the spelling word that best replaces the underlined word(s) to make the sentence true.
1. A bird does not have wings.
2. Monday comes before Sunday.
3. Fish cannot swim.
More Short “a” Words
› Write the spelling word that is the opposite of each word.
1. white 2. slow 3. this
Long “a” Words
› Write the spelling word that best completes each sentence.
1. The bus was late ____________.
2. I ____________ “Hello” when I come home.
3. Nate and Jake ____________ in the park.
Short a words
Review Word Activities
More Long “a” Words
› Write the spelling word that rhymes with each word.
1. gain ____________ 2. late 3. pail
a
Short “e” Words
› Write the spelling word that best answers each question.
1. What is a shirt without sleeves? ____________
2. What do you get when you add eight plus two? ____________
3. What is it called when something is not straight? ____________
› Each of the following sentences has a misspelled word. Circle the word and write the correct spelling on the line.
1. The mael came late today.
2. Dan ran fasst in the rain.
3. The blak cat was laying in to the grass.
4. After the rane comes the sun.
5. Can we play thaat game?
6. The pencil is bant.
› Write four action words from the list to complete the poem.
We went outside to have some fun.
To ____________ games until the day is done.
I ____________ jump and run so fast.
We ____________ for snacks that come at last.
I ____________ “Hello” to friends I meet.
Then we smile and take a seat.
Review Word Activities
› Write the spelling word that best fits with each clue. Then, fill in the crossword puzzle with the words.
Across 2. This word means someone owns something. ____________ 4. The day you are in now ____________
5. A number between nine and eleven ____________ Down 1. You wear this on your body to keep warm ____________ 3. What comes next in time ____________
Word Sort
› Organize the words by spelling pattern.
3-letter words
Word List with Simple Sentences
› Read the spelling words and sentences.
1. well Ben did not feel well in class.
2. best We hid in the best spot.
3. rest Grandpa needs to rest on the bench.
4. send I will send a letter from camp.
5. tell Ed did not tell where he put the gift.
6. bell When the bell rings, we go home.
4-letter words
7. egg The hen sat on the egg.
8. help We help by putting away the toys.
9. pen My pen has black ink.
10. desk The teacher’s desk is neat.
11. nest A nest is made of twigs.
12. fell The cup fell off the shelf.
Spelling Patterns
The words in this list have the short “e” sound (eh) and are spelled with an “e.”
Spelling Word Activities
Questions
Use each spelling word only once on this page.
› Write the spelling word that best completes each question.
1. Which is missing a chair?
2. Did the egg fall out of the ?
3. When will the ring for lunch?
4. Who off the swing in the park?
5. Can you me where the bus stop is?
6. Do we need to before the trip?
7. How can I a letter?
8. Did you see my in the desk?
9. What is the thing you did today?
10. Who can the kids play the game?
11. How did you get the ______________ to crack open?
Word Riddle
› Solve the riddle. When you are not sick, you feel like me. What word could I be? _____________
Analogies
› Write the spelling word that best completes each analogy.
1. Bang is to drum as ring is to .
2. Cow is to milk as chicken is to .
3. Down is to up as sick is to
4. Run is to ran as fall is to .
5. Eat is to table as work is to .
6. Ball is to throw as letter is to ______________ .
7. Chair is to sit as bed is to .
8. Tall is to short as worst is to .
9. Mean is to hurt as kind is to .
10. Saw is to see as told is to .
11. Eraser is to pencil as whiteout is to .
12. Person is to house as bird is to .
Spelling Word Story
› Complete the story using each spelling word once.
Birds and Their Nests Birds and Their Nests
One day, I sit at my ______________. I am doing math homework. I hold my ______________ and look out the window. I see a bird’s ______________ in a tree. Inside the nest is a small ______________. Birds build nests to keep their eggs safe. Nests are made from twigs, grass, and soft leaves. The bird stays in the nest to ______________ near the eggs. The bird keeps them warm. Eggs are hard and round. Inside each egg, a baby bird grows slowly. It takes days for the baby bird to be ready to come out. If an egg ______________ out of the nest, it would crack. Birds do their ______________ to keep eggs safe and stay healthy and ______________. I hear the ______________ ring. It’s my friend. She asks me to ______________ her with the math homework. I ______________ her how to do it. When we are done, I ______________ her home with fresh cookies. I will check on the bird’s nest later to see how the egg is doing.
Word Sort
Short “a” and Short “e”
Word List with Simple Sentences
› Read the spelling words and sentences.
› Organize the words by spelling pattern.
Short “a” words
Short “e” words
1. bed I like to read books in bed
2. tag The price tag on the toy says $5.00.
3. bet I bet the snow will melt by tonight.
4. mat Put your shoes on the mat by the door.
5. sad Dan was sad when he fell.
6. wet Ben got wet in the rain.
7. lap The baby sat on Dad’s lap.
8. set We set the plates on the table.
9. rag Sam washed the floor with a rag.
10. bad I felt bad when I lost the money.
11. pet Mom did not let us get a rabbit as a pet
12. met Our class met in the park.
Spelling Patterns
Short “a” (ah) is spelled with an “a.”
Short “e” (eh) is spelled with an “e.”
Spelling Word Activities
Clues
Use each spelling word only once on this page.
› Write the spelling word that best fits each clue.
1. I am an animal you take care of at home.
2. You say this when you think something will happen.
3. You wipe your feet on this.
4. I am a paper that tells the price or size.
5. You sleep on this.
6. You get this way in the rain.
7. I am a small and old piece of cloth.
8. I am the opposite of good.
9. You feel this when when you cry.
10. A baby can sit here when you sit down.
11. You do this before eating to get the table ready. ______________
Word Riddle
› Solve the riddle. We didn’t know each other yet, But soon after, we both ______!
What word am I? _____________
Rhyming
› Write the spelling word that rhymes with the underlined word.
1. I wiped the bag with a .
2. It is to act mad.
3. I ______________ the jet goes fast in the sky.
4. When I am , I get a hug from dad.
5. Don’t be upset when your hat gets .
6. I sleep in my and rest my head.
7. He put a on his red bag.
8. The baby took a nap on my .
9. I Ted and let him use my bike.
10. The cat sat on the . 11. My got stuck in a net
Spelling Word Story
› Complete the story using each spelling word once.
Fly, Little Bug! Fly, Little Bug!
A little caterpillar rests on a leaf. The leaf is like a soft ______________. It crawls on the grass, which is like a green ______________. You can ______________ the caterpillar is very hungry. It eats and eats! If a caterpillar eats a ______________ leaf, it may feel ill. One day, the caterpillar makes a little shell and stays inside. When it comes out, its wings are ______________. The butterfly sits and waits for its wings to dry. When its wings are dry, the butterfly is all ______________ to fly. If a wing rips, it can look like a ______________. That makes people feel ______________. A butterfly is not a ______________, but you can help it by planting flowers. Some people put a tiny ______________ on a butterfly to see where it flies. The first time I ever ______________ a butterfly, it landed on my hand. If you sit still, it may land on your ______________. It is a pretty bug to see!
Word Sort
› Organize the words by spelling pattern.
“e” words
Word List with Simple Sentences
› Read the spelling words and sentences.
1. these Let’s pick these sweet apples.
2. week The math test is next week.
3. see Can you see the bird in the tree?
4. being Steve is being nice to his brother.
5. here Please put the bag down here.
6. green The green grass is wet from the rain.
“ee” words
“e_e” words
7. we At the park, we feed the ducks.
8. need I feel sick and need to stay home.
9. three Lee saw three cubs next to the bush.
10. he In the summer, he will paint his room.
11. meet We will meet in the park at five o’clock.
12. street It is safe to cross the street.
Spelling Patterns
Long “e” (ee) can be spelled in different ways.
“e” - Example: he “ee” - Example: week “e-consonant-e” - Example: these
Spelling Word Activities
Definitions
Use each spelling word only once on this page.
› Write the spelling word that best matches each definition.
1. A word for a boy or a man
2. The number after two
3. The color of grass and leaves
4. Me and other people together
5. To want something
6. In or at this place
7. The place where cars go
8. To look at something with your eyes
9. More than one thing that are near you ______________
10. To see and talk to someone
11. Seven days in a row
Word Riddle
› Solve the riddle. I am a word about how you are, Living and acting near or far.
What word am I? _____________
Word Sets
› Write the spelling word that goes together with each set of words.
1. us, friends, 2. want, must,
3. dad, brother, ______________
4. car, house,
5. eyes, glasses,
6. living, acting,
7. those, items,
8. days, month,
9. white, black,
10. plan, party,
11. six, ten,
Spelling Word Story
› Complete the story using each spelling word once.
Meet the Busy Bees Meet the Busy Bees
At school this ______________, we learned about bees. Bees live in many places. You can ______________ them ______________, on the ______________, and in the park. Bees help plants grow and make honey. Bees live in hives. The queen bee lays eggs. She is very important. Worker bees clean the hive and get food. Each bee has a job. Bees like pink and ______________ flowers. They fly from flower to flower. They carry yellow
dust called pollen. Flowers ______________ pollen to grow seeds. Without bees, plants would not grow well. Bees also make honey. ______________ sweet treats come from the nectar they collect from the flowers. One bee can visit more than ______________ hundred flowers in one day! A beekeeper checks the hives to keep the bees safe. ______________ also takes the honey. When you ______________ a bee, don’t run. It will not sting you if you are ______________ calm. Now ______________ know how bees help us and the plants every day!
Word Sort
› Organize the words by spelling pattern.
“e” words
Word List with Simple Sentences
› Read the spelling words and sentences.
1. please Can we please have ice cream?
2. mean I did not mean to step on your toe.
3. dream In my dream, I flew like a bird.
4. city The city is full of cars and buses.
5. eat We eat lunch at our desks.
“ea” words
6. happy After his nap, the baby is happy.
7. penny I put a penny in the can.
8. funny He made a funny face.
9. even We put the chairs in an even row.
10. repeat I repeat my math facts over and over.
11. she She is sad about the lost toy.
12. leap The frog can leap into the pond.
“y” words
Spelling Patterns
Long “e” (ee) can be spelled in different ways.
“e” - Example: she
“ea” - Example: please “y” - Example: city
Spelling Word Activities
Word Sets
Use each spelling word only once on this page.
› Write the spelling word that goes together with each set of words.
1. nickel, dime, ______________
2. clown, joke, ______________
3. town, village, ______________
4. odd, number, ______________
5. smile, thank, ______________
6. he, it, ______________
7. drink, chew, ______________
8. sad, glad, ______________
9. sleep, think, ______________
10. jump, hop, ______________
11. learn, say, ______________
Word Riddle
› Solve the riddle. I tell what you want to say, When you speak in your own way. What word am I? _____________
Fill in the Blanks
› Write the spelling word that best completes each sentence.
1. The cake needs to be cut into slices.
2. My family lives in a big .
3. I was when I won a prize.
4. The deer will over the gate.
5. Can you save me a seat?
6. I saw a ______________ on the street.
7. We did not to skip your turn.
8. Sometimes I when I sleep.
9. Steve told a joke.
10. Betty likes to rice cakes for snack.
11. Mom asked me to the story.
12. It looks like is running fast.
Spelling Word Story
› Complete the story using each spelling word once.
The Bakery in the City The Bakery in the City
The bakery in the big ______________ opens at 5 o’clock in the morning. The smell of fresh bread fills the air. The baker rings a bell. What does it ______________? It means fresh bread is ready! The baker likes to ______________ a small cookie to check the taste. The baker tells a ______________ joke while he works. He makes sure the shelves look ______________, with the same number of rolls on each. Every day, he must ______________ the same steps — mix, bake, sell. People say ______________ when they buy bread or cake. Some drop a ______________ in the tip jar to say thanks. The baker’s girl helps him in the kitchen. Look — ______________ is icing a big cake now! When the baker was little, his ______________ was to have his own bakery. Now, he feels so ______________. He wants to ______________ with joy.
Word Sort
› Organize the words by spelling pattern.
3-letter words
Word List with Simple Sentences
› Read the spelling words and sentences.
1. ship The ship sails on the water.
2. hill We ran up the hill to greet Dad.
3. pick I will pick a red apple from the tree.
4. will Who will be coming to the park?
5. big There is a big rock on the path.
4-letter words
5-letter word
6. trip We went on a trip to a farm.
7. wind The cool wind blew in my face.
8. fill Please fill my cup with water.
9. trick My dog can do a trick.
10. his Jim can’t find his blue cap.
11. slim The tree has a slim trunk.
12. kick Tim can kick the ball far.
Spelling Patterns
The words in this list have the short “i” sound (ih) and are spelled with an “i.”
Spelling Word Activities
Definitions
Use each spelling word only once on this page.
› Write the spelling word that best matches each definition.
1. To choose or take
2. Very large
3. Moving air
4. Belongs to a boy or a man
5. Going to another place
6. To put things in until it is full
7. A big boat that sails on water
8. Thin, not fat
9. Shows what someone is going to do
10. To hit with your foot
11. A high place, smaller than a mountain ______________
Word Riddle
› Solve the riddle. I move so fast, you might not see. It’s a little ________ done by me.
What am I? ______________
Swap It
› Write the spelling word that can best replace the underlined word(s).
1. The breeze is cool on a hot day.
2. The boy is small and thin.
3. Where is Dad’s hat?
4. The big boat docks at the shore.
5. Simmy plans to jump rope after school.
6. We sled down the small mountain
7. They went to swim in a large pool.
8. Please put a lot into the bottle.
9. Our class went on a visit to the zoo.
10. I want to take the blue crayon.
11. Bill will hit the stones into the water.
12. The clown did a funny act at the party.
Spelling Word Story
› Complete the story using each spelling word once.
A Big Ship on the Water A Big Ship on the Water
A big ship travels on the water. The wind helps fill the ship’s sails. To ______________ the ship’s sails means the wind blows into them and makes them puff out like balloons. Sails are made of cloth and hang on tall poles. When the ______________ fills the sails, it pushes the ______________ forward. The sailors pick up or let down the sails to catch more or less wind. The ship goes on a ______________ across the sea. It can carry many things and people. The captain steers ______________ ship up and down the waves. Sometimes, the wind is strong. The ship ______________ rock on the water.
The sailors ______________ up the ropes to keep the sails tight. A ship is ______________ at the front. This helps it get through the water. The ship can ______________ up water as it moves. When it comes near land, it might dock near a ______________ by the shore.
The captain has a ______________. He uses the sails to slow the ship down. This helps keep the ship safe so it does not hit the hill or rocks. A ______________ ship is fun to watch!
Short a words
Short “e” Words
Short a words
Short a words rest help well he three see bed bad sad
› Write the spelling word that best completes each analogy.
1. Teacher is to teach as helper is to .
2. Big is to small as sick is to .
3. Go is to walk as stop is to
Short “a” and Short “e” Words
› Write the spelling word that best fits each clue.
1. This is how you feel when you cry.
2. I am the opposite of good.
3. You go here when you’re tired.
Long “e” Words
› Write the spelling word that best completes each sentence.
1. Before Ben ate dinner, did his homework.
2. Some people need glasses to better.
3. Our baby is months old.
Short a words
Review Word Activities
More Long “e” Words
Short a words
please eat happy his will big
› Write the spelling word that rhymes with the underlined word.
1. When the bird is ____________, its wings are flappy.
2. I sit in a seat while I .
3. Ed says when he wants cheese.
Short “i” Words
› Write the spelling words in alphabetical order.
› Find four action words in the spelling list and write them on the lines below.
› Draw a line to the spelling word that rhymes with each word.
fig he
mad his
be will
mill big
fizz bad
Review Word Activities
› Write the spelling word that best answers each question.
1. How do you feel when you get a new toy?
2. How do you feel when you were sick and then got better?
3. How do you feel when you lose your best pen?
› Write the spelling word that best completes each caption.
1. I have big balloons. 2. “ ____________ give me some ice cream!”
3. The ____________ is cozy and warm.
Word Sort
› Organize the words by spelling pattern.
3-letter word
Word List with Simple Sentences
› Read the spelling words and sentences.
1. fish The fish swim in the pond.
2. give I will give you a pencil.
3. ring Mom wears a ring on her finger.
4. wish Some kids wish it would be summer all year.
4-letter words
5. live Jim and I live on the same block.
6. swim We swim in the pool on a hot day.
7. bring Tim will bring the bags inside.
8. zip I zip my coat when it’s cold.
9. slip Don’t slip on the wet floor.
10. thin The thin tree bent in the wind.
11. lift Dad can lift the big box.
12. twin My twin brother and I like the same foods.
Five-letter word
Spelling Patterns
The words in this list have the short “i” sound (ih) and are spelled with an “i.”
Spelling Word Activities
Word Sets
Use each spelling word only once on this page.
› Write the spelling word that goes together with each set of words.
1. close, open, _______________
2. push, pull, _______________
3. family, same, _______________
4. fall, slide, _______________
5. splash, dive, _______________
6. care, share, _______________
7. fins, scales, _______________
8. hope, dream, _______________
9. carry, take, _______________
10. slice, small, _______________
11. address, home, _______________
Word Riddle
› Solve the riddle. I’m round and shiny, I slip on tight, You wear me on your hand just right. What am I? _____________
Fill in the Blanks
› Write the spelling word that best completes each sentence.
1. We ___________ the park would have more swings.
2. Watch out! You can ___________ if you run on ice.
3. I need to ___________ my bag so my books don’t fall out.
4. The pancakes were ___________ and so tasty.
5. We saw a ___________ jump out of the water.
6. Penguins ___________ where it is very cold.
7. Who can ___________ the big flower pot onto the ledge?
8. The ___________ sisters looked the same.
9. We cannot ___________ in the pool on a rainy day.
10. My sister dropped her ___________ on the floor.
11. Mom will ___________ a cake to the party.
12. I want to ___________ my teacher a gift.
Fun Facts About Fish Fun Facts About Fish
Fish are animals that ____________ in water. They can ____________ fast or slow. Fish can be ____________, fat, long, or short. Fish breathe using gills. Gills are like little mouths on the sides of their heads. In a big fish tank, you can see many kinds of ____________. People ____________ them food, and the fish come up to eat. After feeding, they ____________ the bags so the food stays fresh. People ____________ new fish to the tank to make it look more colorful. Be careful — the floor near the tank can be wet, and you might ____________! Some fish have a shiny line on their body that looks like a silver ____________. Some fish look like a ____________ because they match another fish. Some fish can even change colors to hide from other animals. Some fish use their fins to ____________ themselves up or turn. Do you ____________ to have a fish tank in your home? It could be full of fun and surprises to watch every day!
Word Sort
› Organize the words by spelling pattern.
4-letter words
Word List with Simple Sentences
› Read the spelling words and sentences.
1. inside The crayons are inside the box.
2. mine The book with the blue cover is mine.
3. ride Tom likes to ride his bike around the lake.
4. five There are five birds in the tree.
5. side The ball is on the other side of the gate.
6. bike Dad helps me fix the tires on my bike.
7. rise The sun will rise at 5:45 a.m.
8. drive My dad will drive me to school.
9. surprise I did not know about the surprise gift.
10. line We need to wait in line to pay.
11. hide When I played hide and seek, no one found me.
12. like I like snow days!
Words with 5 or more letters
Spelling Patterns
The words in this list have the long “i” sound (eye) and are spelled with an “i.”
Spelling Word Activities
Use each spelling word only once on this page.
Opposites › Write the spelling word that is the opposite of each word.
› Solve the riddle. I am less than six but more than four, I am the fingers on just one hand not more.
Long “i”
Questions
› Write the spelling word that best answers each question.
1. What does three plus two equal? ___________
2. What does dough do when it gets warm? ___________
3. What do you pedal to go fast outside? ___________
4. What do you do in a car? ___________
5. What do you wait in for your turn? ___________
6. Whose pencil is this? ___________
7. What do you do on a bike or a scooter? ___________
8. Where do you go when it rains? ___________
9. What do you say when you enjoy a food? ___________
10. What do you do so no one can see you? ___________
11. What do you call something you didn’t expect? ____________
12. What do you call the left or right of something? ___________
›
How to Bake Cookies How to Bake Cookies
Baking cookies is fun! You can make them in a few steps. First, go ____________ the kitchen. See if you have the things you need. You can ____________ your new ____________ or ____________ a car to the store to buy eggs, sugar, or flour. When you come home, put everything on the ____________ table. Now, wash your hands. Next, mix the ingredients in a big bowl. Roll the dough flat. Cut the dough into shapes. Decorate with sprinkles if you’d ____________. Put them in a ____________ on a pan. Bake the cookies in the oven. Watch them ____________! When the timer rings, take the pan out of the oven. Sometimes, it will be a ____________ how the cookies turned out. You might say, “These cookies are ____________.” But it’s much nicer to share. You can count ____________ cookies and ____________ them for later. Then, share the rest with your family.
Word Sort
› Organize the words by spelling pattern.
words
Word List with Simple Sentences
› Read the spelling words and sentences.
1. fly Bees fly into their hive.
2. sky We saw a plane in the sky.
3. by The car drove by very fast.
4. high Look how high the balloon went!
5. cry The baby began to cry.
6. tie I tie my shoes before I run.
7. my That is my red ball.
8. try Please try your best on the test.
9. tiny The ant is tiny.
10. style I like the style of Bill’s new hat.
11. shy The new boy was shy in class.
12. why Dad told us why plants need sun.
Spelling Patterns
Long “i” (eye) can be spelled in different ways.
“y” - Example: fly
“ie” - Example: tie
“igh” - Example: high
“i” - Example: tiny
Spelling Word Activities
Analogies
Use each spelling word only once on this page.
› Write the spelling word that best completes each analogy.
1. Fried is to fry as tried is to ______________.
2. Elephant is to huge as ant is to ______________.
3. Good is to bad as low is to ______________.
4. Spicy is to flavor as fancy is to _____________.
5. Laugh is to happy as sad is to ______________.
6. Bag is to zip as shoe is to ______________.
7. Car is to drive as plane is to ______________.
8. You is to your as me is to ______________.
9. Green is to grass as blue is to ______________.
10. Answer is to because as ask is to _____________.
11. Fast is to quick as quiet is to ______________.
Word Riddle
› Solve the riddle. I’m a word that is small. I mean “next to” — that is all! What am I? _____________
Definitions
› Write the spelling word that best matches each definition.
1. The way someone dresses ___________
2. Very small ___________
3. Next to something ___________
4. To make tears ___________
5. A word used when asking the reason ___________
6. Quiet around people ___________
7. Belongs to me ___________
8. The space above us with clouds, sun, and stars ___________
9. To make a knot ___________
10. To move in the air ___________
11. The opposite of low ___________
12. To see if you can do it ___________
Spelling Word Story
› Complete the story using each spelling word once.
Have you ever seen a kite fly in the sky? People around the world ____________ to fly kites on windy days. Kites can go ____________ in the sky if the wind is strong. Some kites are big, and some are ____________. Kites come in every color and ____________. Some have long tails, and some have no tails at all. To fly a kite, you need to ____________ the string to the middle of the kite so it stays on. Then, you hold the string and run. The wind will push the kite and make it go up. The kite will ____________ higher and higher into the ____________! Some people ask, “____________ does the kite fly?” The wind pushes the kite and keeps it in the air. If the wind stops, the kite falls back ____________ your feet. Many kids feel ____________ when they fly a kite for the first time. But don’t ____________ if it falls down. Just pick it up and say, “This is ____________ kite, and I’ll try again!”
Word Sort
› Organize the words by spelling pattern.
3-letter words
Word List with Simple Sentences
› Read the spelling words and sentences.
1. hot The hot pot is on the stove.
2. fox The fox ran fast.
3. log We put a log in the fire.
4. chop Dad will chop the wood.
5. top My book is on top of the stack.
6. got He got a new hat.
7. mom My mom baked a cake.
8. box
The box is full of toys.
9. rod Tom has a rod for fishing.
10. shop The shop sells fresh bread.
11. not That is not my bag.
12. hop We saw the bunny hop in the grass.
4-letter words
Spelling Patterns
The words in this list have the short “o” sound (ah) and are spelled with an “o.”
Spelling Word Activities
Questions
Use each spelling word only once on this page.
› Write the spelling word that best answers each question.
1. Where do you go to buy things?
2. What is the opposite of cold?
3. What is a kind of wood you can sit on?
4. What word means “no”?
5. Where do sprinkles go on ice cream? ___________
6. Where can you keep your stuff? ___________
7. What do you do when you jump on one foot? ___________
8. What word means you have it now?
9. What do you use for fishing?
10. What do you do to wood to cut it?
11. What word means mother? ___________
Word Riddle
› Solve the riddle. I am not a dog, but I look like one. I have a fluffy tail and like to run.
What am I? _____________
Fill in the Blanks
› Write the spelling word that best completes each sentence.
1. We walked to the ___________ of the hill.
2. The man put a ___________ on the moving truck.
3. I can ___________ on one foot.
4. She ___________ a new doll as a gift.
5. The tea is too ___________ to drink.
6. The ___________ will close at night.
7. I help ___________ the apples for the pie.
8. We sat on a ___________ in the park.
9. The ___________ was long and thin.
10. John did ___________ find my pen in the desk.
11. The ___________ has a red tail.
12. I love when my ___________ reads me a book.
› Complete the story using each spelling word once.
Warm and Safe Warm and Safe
A long time ago, people did not have heat like we do now. When it got cold, they went to the ____________. They ____________ wood and things for a fire. They also got a big ____________ to carry the wood home in. They had to ____________ wood into logs. They put one ____________ on ____________ of the other in the fireplace. They made a big fire in the fireplace.
When the fire was lit, the room got ____________. The ____________ made sure the fire was safe. She used a metal ____________ to move the logs. Kids would ____________ near the fire to stay warm and have fun. But they had to stay back. It was ____________ safe to get too close. When they got tired, they sat by the fire and listened to stories about a ____________, a rabbit, and other animals. They felt happy and warm.
Word Sort
› Organize the words by spelling pattern.
“o” words
Word List with Simple Sentences
› Read the spelling words and sentences.
1. go We go to school at 8 a.m.
2. nose I smell with my nose.
3. snow The snow falls from the sky.
4. rope She can jump over the rope.
“ow” words
“o_e” words
5. stone I can throw a stone in the lake.
6. hole There is a hole in my sock.
7. know Do you know your math facts?
8. so It is cold, so we stay inside.
9. home My home is a happy place.
10. note We wrote a note to thank Dad.
11. woke I woke up late and missed the bus.
12. joke Jo told a funny joke.
Spelling Patterns
Long “o” (oh) can be spelled in different ways.
- Example: go - Example: snow “o-consonant-e” - Example: rope
Spelling Word Activities
Matching
Use each spelling word only once on this page.
› Draw a line to match each definition to a spelling word.
1. A thick string .............................................................. go
2. A word that tells why .............................................. nose
3. Where you live snow
4. A small hard rock...................................................... rope
5. Got up from sleep ..................................................... stone
6. A small paper with words ..................................... hole
7. White cold flakes ...................................................... so
8. The part of your face you smell with home
9. To move from one place to another .................. note
10. Something funny ....................................................... woke
11. A small open spot..................................................... joke
Word Riddle
› Solve the riddle.
As you read, your mind will grow. The more you read, the more you’ll _____________.
Word Sets
› Write the spelling word that goes together with each set of words.
1. eyes, ears, ___________
2. sew, pants, ___________
3. because, then, ___________
4. paper, pen, ___________
5. bed, clock, ___________
6. run, walk, ___________
7. silly, smile, ___________
8. learn, smart, ___________
9. dirt, sand, ___________
10. rain, wind, ___________ 11. tie, knot, ___________
cozy, safe, ___________
› Complete the story using each spelling word once.
Snow Days Snow Days
One cold day in December, ____________ fell from the sky. It covered the grass and made everything white. Kids ____________ up early and looked outside. They wanted to ____________ — will school be closed? Then, the news came: School is closed! ____________, they rushed outside to play. Some kids built a snowman with a carrot for the ____________. They put one small ____________ for each eye. Other kids used a ____________ to pull sleds up hills. They saw small animals ____________ into a ____________ to stay warm. After playing, they went ____________. Mom made hot drinks. They each wrote a ____________ to thank their mom. As they sat around the table, one of them told a funny ____________: “What falls but never gets up? Snow!” Snow days are fun! Don’t you wish for them, too?
Short a words
Long “i” Words
Short a words
Short a words like ride five my why try give live bring
› Write the spelling word that rhymes with each group of words.
1. hike, bike,
2. dive, hive,
3. side, hide,
Short “i” Words
› Write the spelling word that best completes each question.
1. Where do you ____________?
2. What can I ____________ to the party?
3. Can you ____________ me your number?
Long “i” Words
› List the spelling words in alphabetical order.
Short a words
Review Word Activities
Short “o” Words
› Write the spelling word that is the opposite of each word(s).
1. yes ____________
2. gave 3. put together
Short a words chop got not go so know
Long “o” Words
› Write the spelling word that best matches each definition.
1. To have something in your mind
2. To move or walk somewhere
3. A word that tells why
› Each of the following sentences has a misspelled word. Circle the word and write the correct spelling on the line.
1. It was cold, soe we put on coats.
2. Dad will shop the wood for the fire.
3. We lik to eat candy.
4. I life on Main Street.
5. Do you know whi the floor is wet?
› Read each pair of sentences. The bolded word is in past tense. Fill in the blank with a similar spelling word in a different tense that completes the sentence.
1. Yesterday, I rode my bike to the park.
Tomorrow, I will my scooter to the park.
2. On Monday, David gave me the ball.
Next Monday, I will David a book.
3. Yesterday, I knew my math facts.
Tomorrow, I will them even better.
4. On Friday, we brought our books home.
On Monday, I will them back to school.
› Fill in each blank with a spelling word.
Thank You Note to Grandma
Dear Grandma,
Thank you for the box of cupcakes. I it yesterday! I ate all cupcakes. Next time, I can to help you bake in the kitchen, but we will make a mess. I can’t wait for your visit here. Can we to the park together when you come? You are favorite grandma!
Lots of love, Your grandchild
Word Sort
Short “e” and Short “o”
Word List with Simple Sentences
› Read the spelling words and sentences.
› Organize the words by spelling pattern.
“e” words
“o” words
1. dog The dog barks in the yard.
2. job My job is to set the table.
3. net The fish is in the net.
4. dot There is a red dot on the wall.
5. stop Dad said to stop jumping on the bed.
6. beg The puppy will beg for a bone.
7. mop Tom uses a mop to wash the floor.
8. hen The hen sits on an egg.
9. web The spider spun a web.
10. pot Mom cooks rice in a pot.
11. jog I like to jog up the hills.
12. let We let him have a turn.
Spelling Patterns
Short “e” (eh) is spelled with an “e.”
Short “o” (ah) is spelled with an “o.”
Spelling Word Activities
Pairs
Use each spelling word only once on this page.
› Write the spelling word that best pairs with the given word.
1. pail -
2. bone -
3. lid -
6. path -
Word Riddle
› Solve the riddle. To allow or say it’s fine. This small word is yours and mine. What am I? _____________
4. fish -
5. boss -
7. spider - ______________
8. pen -
9. nest -
10. sign -
11. treat -
Short “e” and Short “o”
Fill in the Blanks
› Write the spelling word that best completes each sentence.
1. The ________ clucks in the barn.
2. You must ________ and look before you cross the street.
3. The ________ keeps the bugs away from the food.
4. My ________ is to pick up the toys.
5. Ben likes to ________ on the path with Dad.
6. The ________ is on the stove.
7. Mom ________ us bake a cake while she was out.
8. He dips the ________ in the pail of water.
9. The ________ wagged its tail.
10. I made a black ________ with my pen.
11. There is a spider’s ________ in the corner.
12. They ________ the king to help them.
Spelling Word Story
› Complete the story using each spelling word once.
Jobs on the Farm Jobs on the Farm
My grandparents live on a farm. When I visit in the summer, I like to help.
There is a big chalkboard with a list of jobs. Everyone can pick a ________ they like to do. I ________ everyone know what I picked by writing my name. When I am done my job, I put a little ________ by my name.
Here are some of the fun jobs you can pick:
• Put food in the bowl for the ________.
• Catch fish in the pond with a ________.
• Use a ________ to clean the barn floor.
• Check on the ________ and her eggs in the nest.
• Wipe the dust and the spider’s ________ in the barn corner.
• Help cook with a big ________.
Before you start, remember these farm rules:
• Don’t ________ for treats when you’re done.
• Be careful if you ________ near the animals.
• ________ and wash your hands after you feed the animals.
Which job would you like to try?
Word Sort
› Organize the words by spelling pattern. “o” words “oa” words
Word List with Simple Sentences
› Read the spelling words and sentences.
1. boat We saw the boat in the river.
2. hold I hold the ball in my hands.
3. road The road was wet from the rain.
4. open We will open the can of corn.
5. cold The ice pop is cold against my teeth.
6. most I ate most of my lunch.
7. told Mom told us a story before bed.
8. gold The gold ring is lost!
9. sold The farmer sold eggs at the market.
10. bold
The bold words are easy to see.
11. over Dan jumped over the log.
12. goat
The goat eats grass on the hill.
Spelling Patterns
Long “o” (oh) can be spelled in different ways.
“o” - Example: gold
“oa” - Example: road
Spelling Word Activities
Clues
Use each spelling word only once on this page.
› Write the spelling word that best fits each clue.
1. I am an animal with horns.
2. Cars and bikes go on me.
3. I am the opposite of closed.
4. You feel this in the winter.
5. I sail in the water.
6. I am the opposite of under.
7. I am a shiny color.
8. I gave something away and got money for it.
9. Make sure your letters are like this on a test.
10. I am the opposite of drop.
11. I am the past tense of tell. _____________
Word Riddle
› Solve the riddle. We picked the apples from the tree. I picked the _____________, more than you and he.
Rhyming
› Write the spelling word that rhymes with the underlined word.
1. I saw a toad hop across the ___________.
2. We ___________ cold soda at the stand.
3. A ___________ took my note and ran away.
4. I wore my coat on the cold ___________ ride.
5. The frog jumped ___________ the clover leaf.
6. The teacher told us to write the title in ___________.
7. She ate ___________ of her slice of toast.
8. We use a mold to make a ___________ star.
9. I told my dad that my toes are ___________.
10. I ___________ the paper, and then I fold it.
11. Don ___________ a story about the old tree.
12. Please ___________ the box and take a token.
Spelling Word Story
› Complete the story using each spelling word once.
The Goat on the Boat The Goat on the Boat
One ___________ morning, a little ___________ climbed onto a boat. ___________ goats stay on the ___________, but not this one! The farmer ___________ everyone, “This goat likes to ride!” The ___________ started to float ___________ the water.
Then, the goat saw a big box on the boat and tried to ___________ it. On the front of the box were ___________ letters that said: “___________ and silver — do not touch!” On the back of the box, it said: “___________ — this box is not for you!”
The goat tried to ___________ the box anyway. It tipped and splashed into the water. The farmer jumped in to get the box. He got back on the boat. Everyone was happy to see that the box and farmer were safe.
The farmer said, “Let’s hurry back home before the goat makes more trouble!”
Word Sort
› Organize the words by spelling pattern.
“u” words
Word List with Simple Sentences
› Read the spelling words and sentences.
1. sun The sun is hot on my head.
2. run Deer run fast in the grass.
3. of How many packs of chips do you want?
4. bus The bus will stop here.
5. up The kite went up in the sky.
6. but He wants to play, but it is too late.
7. mud My boots are full of mud.
8. cut Mom cut an apple for snack.
9. us Dad took us on a trip to the zoo.
10. from This book is from my friend.
11. stuff I have a lot of stuff under my bed.
12. shut Please shut the door and lock it.
“o” words
Spelling Patterns
Short “u” (uh) can be spelled in different ways.
“u” - Example: sun
“o” - Example: from
Spelling Word Activities
Fill in the Blanks
Use each spelling word only once on this page.
› Write the spelling word that best completes each sentence.
1. The bird flew _____________ into the tree.
2. Dogs like to play in the _____________.
3. Grandma came to visit _____________.
4. I wanted to read, _____________ I left my book in school.
5. Don’t forget to _____________ the gate.
6. The _____________ dried the wet clothing.
7. We saw the _____________ turn the corner.
8. Tom _____________ out the paper shapes.
9. It is good to get rid of _____________ you don’t need.
10. We need to _____________ to catch the train.
11. Dave shared some _____________ his snack.
Word Riddle
› Solve the riddle. When gifts or letters come your way, This word tells who sent them today. What am I? _____________
of
Word Sets
› Write the spelling word that goes together with each set of words.
1. truck, train, car, ___________
2. glue, rip, tape, ___________
3. to, towards, away, ___________
4. things, items, objects, ___________
5. moon, star, planet, ___________
6. open, close, lock, ___________
7. part, piece, bit, ___________
8. we, me, them, ___________
9. yes, maybe, no, ___________
10. walk, skip, hop, ___________
11. over, under, down, ___________
12. sand, dirt, water, ___________
Spelling Word Story
› Complete the story using each spelling word once.
The Sun and Plants The Sun and Plants
As you wait at the ___________ stop in the morning, the sun begins to rise. ___________ your eyes… Can you feel the warm sun on your face? The ___________ gives light and heat to people. But did you know the sun is very important for plants, too? Plants need the sun to grow ___________, tall and strong. They also need water and air to help them grow. Plants make their own food ___________ water, air, and sunlight. Plants have lots ___________ green ___________, like leaves and stems. The leaves and stems help the plant drink water and take in air and sunlight. Some plants grow better when you ___________ them. But be careful, try not to ___________ or step on them. Plants need water, ___________ not too much. If you pour too much water, the soil turns into ___________. The plant can get sick. The sun helps ___________ and all plants grow. Without the sun, plants could not live. Without plants, we would not have clean air or food.
Word Sort
› Organize the words by spelling pattern.
“u” words
Word List with Simple Sentences
› Read the spelling words and sentences.
1. just I just saw a red bird in the tree.
2. brother My brother helps me with my homework.
3. jump We jump into the pool.
4. come Please come sit next to me.
5. truck The truck brings milk to the store.
6. love I love my soft blanket.
7. mother My mother baked a cake.
8. one I have one pencil in my backpack.
9. fun My class has fun during recess.
10. chunk Dan ate a big chunk of an apple.
“o” words
11. plus Five plus five equals ten.
12. cover I put the cover on the box of toys.
Spelling Patterns
Short “u” (uh) can be spelled in different ways.
“u” - Example: jump
“o” - Example: come
Spelling Word Activities
Swap It
Use each spelling word only once on this page.
› Write the spelling word that has the same or similar meaning as the underlined word(s).
1. My mom made lunch.
2. Watch me hop over the rock!
3. I really like my new bike.
4. I only need to wash my hands.
5. We had a good time at the park. _______________
6. Please put the lid on the pot.
7. My boy sibling broke his leg.
8. We need to get to school on time.
9. The big car has our moving boxes.
10. Two and another three is five.
11. I ate a big piece of carrot.
Word Riddle
› Solve the riddle. I am the first, after none. I look like a line — I am the number _____________!
Analogies
› Write the spelling word that best completes each analogy.
1. Girl is to sister as boy is to _____________.
2. Small is to car as big is to _____________.
3. Subtract is to minus as add is to _____________.
4. Fast is to quick as lid is to _____________.
5. Daddy is to father as Mommy is to _____________.
6. Happy is to jolly as like is to _____________.
7. Short is to tall as go is to _____________.
8. Deer is to run as frog is to _____________.
9. Look is to see as only is to _____________.
10. Double is to two as single is to _____________.
11. Road is to street as piece is to _____________.
12. Hot is to cold as boring is to _____________.
Spelling Word Story
› Complete the story using each spelling word once.
My Brother’s Toy Trucks My Brother’s Toy Trucks
My ___________ has many toy trucks. He loves to play with them every day. Each truck has a job. There is a big dump ___________ that can carry a ___________ of mud and sand. There is a delivery truck full of food. Each food box has a ___________ to keep the bugs out. My brother’s tow truck can pull broken cars. He says it is very strong. He also has a tractor with springs that can ___________ over bumps on the road. He has a cement mixer truck that spins and helps build houses. When I ___________ home from school, I ___________ playing with my brother and his trucks. We take all his trucks ___________ the cars and blocks in our playroom to build a big city. Our ___________ watches us play and says, “You are having so much ___________!” We ___________ have to remember ___________ thing: when we’re done, we put them all away in the toy box.
Word Sort
› Organize the words by spelling pattern.
“yoo” words
Word List with Simple Sentences
› Read the spelling words and sentences.
1. use I use a pen to write my name.
2. cube The ice cube is melting.
3. music We sang along with the music.
4. cute The baby has a cute smile.
5. huge There is a huge bug on the wall.
6. June We end school in the month of June.
7. unit Our class began a new unit in math.
8. menu The menu tells us what we will eat.
9. flu Sam is sick in bed with the flu.
10. student The student sat at his desk.
11. clue My book was lost, and I had no clue where to find it.
“oo” words
12. ruler The ruler shows how long the paper is.
Spelling Patterns
Long “u” makes two sounds. It says its name, “yoo,” and “oo.”
The “yoo” sound can be spelled in different ways.
“u” - Example: music
“u-consonant-e” - Example: cute
The “oo” sound can be spelled in different ways.
“u” - Example: flu
“ue” - Example: clue
Spelling Word Activities
Clues
Use each spelling word only once on this page.
› Write the spelling word that best fits each clue.
1. I am the sixth month of the year.
2. I sit in class and try my best to learn.
3. You use me to measure or draw straight lines.
4. I am much bigger than big.
5. You can hear me, sing me, or play me.
6. I have six sides, all the same.
7. I come with chills and fever.
8. I help you figure out a riddle.
9. I am a small part of a big subject.
10. You read me to choose your food.
11. This is a word for something small and sweet. _______________
Word Riddle
› Solve the riddle. You do this with tools, or even your brain— To get things done, again and again! What word am I? _____________
Fill in the Blanks
› Write the spelling word that best completes each sentence.
1. A ___________ bee flew into the room.
2. We clapped and danced to the ___________.
3. I like to play with a Rubik’s ___________.
4. ___________ is the first month of the summer.
5. I keep a ___________ in my pencil case.
6. This spelling ____________ is all about vowels.
7. I like to ___________ a black pen for writing.
8. Mom says that I have a ___________ face.
9. The ___________ came late to school.
10. We read each ___________ to help us find the hidden prize.
11. There is pasta and pizza on the ___________.
12. Bill had to rest a lot when he had the ___________.
Spelling Word Story
› Complete the story using each spelling word once.
Fun
with Cubes
Fun with Cubes
It was a sunny day at the end of ___________, and school was almost over. We were doing the last ___________ in math, and the teacher wanted it to be fun. Each student got a cube. It was small and ___________ and looked like a bright little box. The teacher put a ___________ box on his desk. He told us how big the box was. Then he said we needed to figure out how many cubes could fit inside the box. He gave us a ___________ to help us solve the problem. We had to ___________ a ___________ to measure our ___________. The teacher played ___________ while we worked. When we finished, the teacher let each of us choose a treat from a ___________ of snacks that he posted on the board. One ___________ missed class because he had the ___________. We told him all about the fun math activity.
Short a words
Short a words
Short a words dog job stop but of from open most over
Short “o” Words
› Read each silly sentence. Write the spelling word that best replaces the underlined word to make the sentence true.
1. A red light means go.
2. The cat barks.
3. My prize is to set the table.
Long “o” Words
› Write the spelling word that is the opposite of each word.
1. least 2. under _______________ 3. close _______________
Short “u” Words
› Write the spelling word that best completes each sentence.
1. My uncle gave us a basket _______________ oranges.
2. They are _______________ his orange grove.
3. I eat oranges, _______________ I like apples better.
Short a words Short a words just come love use music student
Review Word Activities
Short “u” Words
› Write the spelling word that best completes each question.
1. Did you _______________ hear the thunder like I did?
2. Don’t you when Grandma comes to visit?
3. Would you like to to my house to play?
Long “u” Words
› Write the spelling word that goes together with each set of words.
1. school, book, class,
2. tune, sing, drums,
3. tool, do, make,
› Draw a line to the spelling word that rhymes with each word.
1. cob use
2. nut love 3. lose most 4. dove job
5. host stop 6. drop but
› Each of the following sentences has a misspelled word. Circle the word and write the correct spelling on the line.
1. My cousins come overr to my house.
2. We got a lot ov pizza from the store.
3. There was gust one slice of pizza left over.
4. The dag was digging a hole in the yard.
Review Word Activities
› Write the spelling word that best fits with each clue. Then, fill in the crossword puzzle with the words.
3. To move closer or arrive
2. A song or tune
4. A door that is not closed is
5. The opposite of to Down
1. A person in school
Word Sort
› Organize the words by spelling pattern.
Add -s
Change a vowel
Word List with Simple Sentences
› Read the spelling words and sentences.
1. men The men are fixing the road.
2. cats The cats share the plate of milk.
3. jobs There was a list of class jobs on the wall.
4. desks The classroom has 20 desks.
5. eggs There are 12 eggs in the carton.
6. bells I hear the bells at school.
7. dresses Emma got two new dresses for summer.
8. hands We wash our hands before dinner.
9. vans The vans line up outside camp.
10. ships We see many ships at the port.
11. backs The backs of the chairs are broken.
12. jets Two jets fly high in the sky.
Spelling Patterns
There are different ways to change a word to mean more than one.
Add -es
Add -s - Example: cat cats
Change a vowel - Example: man men
Add -es to words ending with “s” - Example: dress dresses
Spelling Word Activities
Fill in the Blanks
Use each spelling word only once on this page.
› Write the spelling word that best completes each sentence.
1. The _____________ sailed across the ocean.
2. We stand next to our _____________ when the teacher walks in.
3. My _____________ are sticky from the ices.
4. The _____________ took off at the same time.
5. We heard the school _____________ ring at 8:00 a.m.
6. The _____________ like to chase the mice.
7. A farmer has many _____________ to do on the farm.
8. Four _____________ moved the table to our new home.
9. Her _____________ are hanging in the closet.
10. You need six _____________ for the cake batter.
11. Our family drove in two _____________ to the airport.
Word Riddle
› Solve the riddle. Books have these where the story ends. People have these to help them bend. What are they? _____________
Plural Words
Change the Word
› Change each word to show many. Write the correct spelling word on the line.
bell -
desk -
man -
hand -
Spelling Word Story
› Complete the story using each spelling word once.
Hard Work at the Harbor Hard Work at the Harbor
A harbor is a place by the water where ships can stop and stay. It is like a parking spot for boats and ____________. Ships can load and unload goods at the harbor. At the harbor, many men work hard. Their ____________ are very important! Some men unload boxes from the ships and put them on delivery ____________. They are careful not to hurt their ____________. There are boxes of toys, food, tools, and clothes like pants, shirts, and ____________. These boxes go to many different stores. Some ____________ use their ____________ to fix things and tie ropes. In the harbor office, there are ____________ full papers and plans for the ships. Near the harbor, some ____________ roam around. They watch closely, hoping to find some fish or ____________ in cartons. Loud ____________ ring to let the workers know when ships arrive or leave the harbor. Nearby, there is a small airport where ____________ fly in and out. The harbor is a fun place to visit. People come to see the big ships, fast jets, and busy workers.
Word Sort
› Organize the words by spelling pattern.
Add -es
Word List with Simple Sentences
› Read the spelling words and sentences.
1. bushes The bunny hid under the bushes
2. watches My brothers lost their watches.
3. glasses Sam wears glasses to help him see.
4. wolves The wolves ran through the woods.
5. shelves The shelves are full of books.
6. foxes Two foxes ran into the forest.
7. geese The geese flew in the sky.
8. children The children cleaned up the toys.
Change to v and add -es
Change the word
9. mice There are mice in the traps.
10. people Ten people are coming for dinner.
11. feet My feet got wet in the puddle.
12. teeth Ben lost two baby teeth this week.
Spelling Patterns
There are different ways to change a word to mean more than one.
Add -es to words ending with “s,” “x,” “ch,” or “sh”Example: bush bushes
Change “f” to “v” and add -es - Example: shelf shelves
Change the word - Example: person people
Spelling Word Activities
Word Sets
Use each spelling word only once on this page.
› Write the spelling word that goes together with each set of words. (One set has two spelling words.)
1. adults, babies, _____________
2. rats, hamsters, _____________
3. trees, berries, _____________
4. lenses, goggles, _____________
5. bracelets, rings, _____________
6. tongue, gums, _____________
7. ducks, swans, _____________
8. dogs, coyotes, _____________, and _____________
9. arms, ears, _____________
10. books, toys, _____________
Word Riddle
› Solve the riddle. Not one person, but two or three. A bunch of _____________ is what you see.
Multiple Choice
› Circle the correct plural of each given word.
1. tooth a) tooths b) toothes c) teeth
2. fox a) foxs b) foxes c) foxess
3. child a) children b) childs c) childrens
4. foot a) foots b) feets c) feet
5. wolf a) wolfes b) wolves c) wolfs
6. person a) people b) persons c) peoples
7. watch a) watchs b) watches c) watchess
8. mouse a) mouses b) meece c) mice
9. shelf a) shelvs b) shelfs c) shelves
10. bush a) bushess b) bushes c) bushs
11. glass a) glases b) glasss c) glasses
12. goose a) geese b) gooses c) geeses
›
Life in the Woods Life in the Woods
Hello! We are tiny ____________ who live in a cozy cabin in the woods. We like to hide on the ____________ and nibble on crumbs left by visitors.
Outside our cabin there are tall ____________ with green leaves and berries. Birds and animals hide there to stay safe. We watch from the window as the bushes move in the wind. We also see ____________ fly over the cabin in a big V shape. One day, some ____________ came to play near the cabin. They wore pretty ____________ to see better and colorful ____________ to keep track of time. At night, clever ____________ with sharp ____________ and quick ____________ sneak past the bushes. We stay very still and quiet so the foxes don’t spot us. Far away, we hear the howling of ____________. Living in the woods is exciting! We love seeing all the animals and ____________ near our cabin.
Word Sort
› Organize the words by spelling pattern.
-ed words -ing words
Word List with Simple Sentences
› Read the spelling words and sentences.
1. helping Max is helping his dad carry the bags.
2. wishing We are wishing for a sunny day tomorrow.
3. ended The game ended when there were no cards left.
4. fishing Dad and I are fishing by the lake.
5. thanked I thanked my friend for the gift.
6. dressing My sister is dressing her doll in a pink dress.
7. picking We are picking apples from the tree.
8. asked Sam asked the teacher for help.
9. handed Mom handed me my lunch box.
10. thinking I am thinking about the correct answer.
11. catching Ben likes catching frogs at the lake.
12. finished I finished my homework before dinner.
Spelling Patterns
When you are doing something now, add -ing to the verb. Example: help helping
When something already happened, add -ed to the verb. Example: thank thanked
Spelling Word Activities
Multiple Choice
Use each spelling word only once on this page.
› Circle the correct spelling word to fill in the blank and write it on the line.
1. Mom is _____________ the baby.
a) dress b) dressed c) dressing
2. Yesterday, I _____________ the letters to the mailman. a) hand b) handed c) handing
3. We are _____________ about what to draw. a) think b) thought c) thinking
4. They _____________ the puzzle and glued it. a) finish b) finished c) finishing
5. We went _____________ by the lake.
a) fish b) fished c) fishing
6. The day after the trip, the students _____________ their teacher.
a) thank b) thanked c) thanking
7. I am _____________ my little brother zip his coat. a) help b) helped c) helping
8. We are _____________ up the toys from the floor. a) pick b) picked c) picking
9. We are _____________ Dad a happy birthday. a) wish b) wished c) wishing
10. David has fun _____________ fireflies in the summer. a) catch b) caught c) catching
11. We _____________ the game when it started raining. a) end b) ended c) ending
Word Riddle
› Solve the riddle.
I raised my hand up high, To find out who, what, or why. _____________
Questions
› Write the spelling word(s) that best answers each question.
1. What can you do with a ball? _____________ and _____________
2. What are you doing when someone needs help? _____________
3. What could you have done with your words? _____________ and _____________
4. What are you doing to the cherries on a tree? _____________
5. What are you doing when you try to catch a fish? _____________
6. What are you doing in the morning when you put on your clothes? _____________
7. What happened when the game was over? _____________ and _____________
8. What can you do with your brain? _____________ and _____________
A Day at the Lake A Day at the Lake
Today is trip day to the lake! We got up early, feeling happy. We began by ____________ in our clothes. Then, we packed our bags with food and fishing poles. The sun was bright, and we were ready to have fun outside all day. When we arrived at the lake, the first thing we did was get ready for ____________. We spent time ____________ about where we could catch the most fish. We found a great spot for ____________ many fish. We felt proud. Later, we went flower ____________ by the path. My brother ____________ if he could take some home, and Mom ____________ him a small basket. For lunch, we had a picnic by the lake. We ate delicious sandwiches and cut up fruit. When we ____________ eating, we all began ____________ with the cleanup. Then, we got ready to go home. As the day ____________, some of us were ____________ we could stay at the lake longer. Before we left, we ____________ our parents for the fun day.
Word Sort
› Organize the words by spelling pattern.
-ing words
Word List with Simple Sentences
› Read the spelling words and sentences.
1. dropping The baby is dropping pasta on the floor.
2. cutting Mom is cutting vegetables for a salad.
3. dropped I dropped the glass cup by mistake.
4. spotted Dan spotted a bird on the branch.
5. stopping The bus is stopping at the next corner.
6. hopped The rabbit hopped in the grass.
7. jogging My friend and I went jogging in the park.
8. running The students were running down the hall.
9. hopping The bunny was hopping in its cage.
10. stopped The car stopped at the red light.
11. shipping The farm is shipping fresh eggs to the market.
12. nodding I am nodding to show that I agree.
-ed words
Spelling Patterns
When you change a verb to show it is happening now (-ing) or happened in the past (-ed), double the last consonant if the word ends with consonant-vowel-consonant
-ing - Example: hop hopping
-ed - Example: stop stopped
Spelling Word Activities
Complete the Chart
Use each spelling word only once on this page.
› Write the spelling words to complete the chart.
Yesterday Today
I ran to school.
I cut the cake.
I am ____________ to school.
I am ____________ the cake.
I jogged down the block. I am ____________ down the block.
I stopped to rest.
I am ____________ to rest.
The farm shipped the milk. The farm is ____________ the milk.
I hopped on one foot. I am ____________ on one foot.
I nodded at the neighbor. I am ____________ at the neighbor.
I dropped the books. I am ____________ the books.
We at the store. We are stopping at the store.
We up the steps. We are hopping up the steps.
We off the gift. We are dropping off the gift.
Word Riddle
› Solve the riddle. This word means you saw it fast, But the moment didn’t last. What am I? _____________
Doubling Letters
Fill in the Blanks
› Write the spelling word that best completes each sentence.
1. The boys are to catch the swings.
2. I my pencil on the floor.
3. We my cousin in the picture.
4. My brother is slowly around the lake.
5. He is his head to say yes.
6. The boy _____________ around on one foot.
7. The bakery is the bread into thin slices.
8. Sammy is to tie his shoe.
9. The store is my shoes today.
10. The tree is its red leaves.
11. The rain _____________, and the sun came out.
12. Benny saw a frog over the rocks.
Dad and I went ____________ to the park. On the way, we ____________ at the post office to mail a birthday card for Grandpa. Inside the post office, it was very busy. People were handing in letters and packages. Others were picking up packages. A man came ____________ inside. He wanted to hand in his letter before the post office closed for the day. Behind the counter, we saw a worker ____________ packages into different bins. He was preparing the packages for ____________ to other states. Another worker was ____________ open a mailbag. He was sorting letters to different parts of the town. While we waited in line, someone ____________ an envelope. I ____________ it, picked it up, and gave it back to the person. Many people were ____________ to the clerk as they thanked him for his help. Outside, we saw a mailman driving his truck. He was ____________ at every block in town. We saw him ____________ off and on his truck. He must have ____________ off and on 100 times to deliver all the mail in town! Dad and I jogged home. We hope Grandpa gets his card soon!
Word Sort
› Organize the words by spelling pattern.
“a” words
Word List with Simple Sentences
› Read the spelling words and sentences.
1. letter My name begins with the letter “D.”
2. father Our father told us a story at bedtime.
3. under The mouse is under the couch.
4. supper We will be eating supper at 7:00 p.m.
5. number We counted the number of chairs in the room.
“e” words
“i” words
“o” words
“u” words
6. sister My sister loves to bake cookies for our family.
7. other The other towel is wet, but this one is dry.
8. thunder I heard thunder during the storm.
9. better We are getting better at reading.
10. water There is cold water in the fridge.
11. corner The ball rolled into the corner
12. winter The lake freezes in the winter.
Spelling Patterns
Words ending with -er usually follow a short vowel.
Example: short “a” father
Example: short “e” letter
Example: short “i” sister
Example: short “o” other
Example: short “u” number
Spelling Word Activities
Analogies
Use each spelling word only once on this page.
› Write the spelling word that best completes each analogy.
1. Boy is to brother as girl is to .
2. Tall is to short as over is to .
3. “A” is to letter as nine is to
4. Eat is to food as drink is to .
5. Mommy is to mother as Daddy is to .
6. Dust is to shelf as spider’s web is to .
7. Five is to number as “M” is to .
8. Hot is to summer as cold is to
9. Fast is to faster as good is to .
10. Morning is to breakfast as night is to .
11. Needle is to thread as lightning is to ____________ .
Word Riddle
› Solve the riddle. If you have one, then have another, The one that’s not this is the _____________.
Fill in the Blanks
› Write the spelling word that best completes each sentence.
1. The baby crawled the table.
2. The was so loud that it woke me up.
3. Please put the toy box in the of the room.
4. This shoe is too small, but the one fits well.
5. There is a drop of left in the bottle.
6. Today, we wrote the _____________ “W” in our notebooks.
7. Can you count the of crayons in the box?
8. Mom cooked soup, fish, and potatoes for .
9. There was a lot of snow this .
10. I like to ride bikes with my in our backyard.
11. Tom felt after taking a nap.
12. My and I went to visit my grandparents.
› Complete the story using each spelling word once.
Winter in the Woods Winter in the Woods
Winter in the woods is very quiet. Snow covers the ground like a soft blanket. In the far ____________ of the forest, there is a frozen lake. The lake looks hard and icy, but there is still some ____________ moving slowly ____________ the ice. A family of bears stays in a cozy cave. The outside of the cave is marked with the ____________ “B.” The ____________ bear, the mother bear, and the ____________ cub all stay inside to keep warm. Bears do not eat ____________ in the winter. They sleep most of the time, and their bodies use fat from the fall to stay alive. Sometimes, there is ____________ during a winter storm, but the bears sleep so deeply that they do not hear it. There are a ____________ of other animals that stay in the woods in the winter. Chipmunks sleep lightly and wake to eat their food. Squirrels stay in their nests but come out on warm days. Rabbits do not sleep all winter. They find food and hide in bushes to stay safe and feel ____________ in the cold winter. When ____________ ends, the animals come out. They see ____________ animals and start to play again. The woods become full of life in the spring!
Short a words
Short a words
Short a words men jobs hands helping asked thinking people children feet
Plural
› Write the spelling word that best completes each sentence and rhymes with the underlined word.
1. One of my is to fix the broken knobs.
2. The had a meeting in the den.
3. Dave stands on his chair and claps his .
More Plural Words
› Write the spelling word that shows the plural form of each given word.
1. child_______________
2. foot_______________
3. person - _______________
Words -ed or -ing Words
› Write the spelling word that best completes each analogy.
1. Story is to told as question is to _______________.
2. Eyes are to seeing as brain is to _______________.
3. Teacher is to teaching as helper is to _______________.
Short a words
Review Word Activities
Doubling Letters
› Find the action word that is not correct in each sentence. Circle it, and write the correct word on the line.
1. I am drop the ball.
2. Yesterday, the bus stop at the wrong corner.
3. My class is run in the school yard.
Short a words dropping running stopped under other water
-er Words
› Write the spelling word that best answers each question.
1. What do plants need beside air and sunlight?____________
2. Which word is the opposite of over?
3. If this is one pencil, what do you call the pencil that is not this one?
› Write the action word that best fits with each picture.
› Write the spelling word that is the opposite of the given word.
Review Word Activities
› Write the spelling words to complete the pool time instructions.
Pool Time!
1. There are many at the pool.
2. You splash and stroke with your .
3. You kick with your to swim fast.
4. Use your eyes to watch out for children.
5. Don’t forget to drink when you rest in the sun.
Word Sort
› Organize the words by spelling pattern.
3-letter words
Word List with Simple Sentences
› Read the spelling words and sentences.
1. girl The girl with the pink bag is my friend.
2. him Dan lost his book, and I helped him find it.
3. you When are you coming to my house?
4. boys The boys played tag in the yard.
5. child The child was crying when his toy broke.
6. her My sister loves her new marker set.
4-letter words
Words with 5 or more letters
7. them We hear them knocking on the door.
8. they Mom said they can come over and play.
9. friend I walk with my friend to school.
10. person There is one person waiting in line.
11. teacher The teacher read us a poem.
12. class My class is having a spelling bee.
Spelling Patterns
All the words on this page are people words. This means they are all connected to who people are and what they do.
Spelling Word Activities
Use each spelling word only once on this page.
Multiple Choice
› Choose the spelling word that means the same as the given word and write it on the line.
1. A boy - ____________ a) her b) him c) they
2. Grade 2 - ____________ a) class b) girl c) teacher
3. a kid - ____________ a) child b) them c) boys
4. people - ____________ a) them b) him c) teacher
5. Mr. Smith - ____________ a) her b) they c) teacher
6. a girl - ____________ a) her b) class c) him
7. someone - ____________ a) them b) person c) they
8. the person in front of me - ____________ a) boys b) you c) them
9. Dan and Dave - ____________ a) boys b) him c) child
10. a pal - ____________ a) class b) friend c) teacher
11. my father and brothers - ____________ a) girl b) you c) they
Word Riddle
› Solve the riddle. I am a young sister, small and sweet, I like to play with dolls and keep them neat. I am a _____________.
Complete the Question
› Circle the spelling word that best completes each question.
1. Did the (boys/him) build that treehouse?
2. Which (class/you) won a prize?
3. Do you know which way the (her/child) ran?
4. Did you see (they/them) in the ice cream store?
5. Can you find (child/him) in the park?
6. Where is the (person/class) with the red hat?
7. Did you talk to (her/friend) at lunch?
8. Which (girl/her) do you sit next to in class?
9. When is the (them/teacher) coming to class?
10. How old are (you/ girl)?
11. Can you tell me where (they/her) went?
12. Which (him/friend) do you want to invite?
Helping at Home Helping at Home
Helping at home can be fun and easy. Even if you are a young ____________, you can help your family. You can pick up toys and put ____________ away in their places. You can help set the table for meals. Another job ____________ can do is water the plants or take out the garbage. If you see your brother sweeping the kitchen floor, you can help ____________ by moving the chairs to the side. My ____________ who lives next door helps ____________ mom by folding clothes and dusting the shelves. Another ____________ on my block helps by washing and drying the dishes. Last week, we had chores to do, and we did them happily. Mom told the ____________ and girls in our family, “Thank you for helping so much!” At school, the ____________ asked our ____________, “Who helps at home?” Everyone raised their hands. ____________ all know that being helpful is important. When every ____________ helps, it makes a calm and happy home.
Common Words
Word List with Simple Sentences
› Organize the words by spelling pattern.
3-letter words
4-letter words
12. should You Word Sort
› Read the spelling words and sentences.
1. have We have twins in our family.
2. could Last night, I could hear the raindrops on the roof.
3. took Sammy took the last cookie from the jar.
4. put Please put your shoes next to the door.
5. would Dad would like to put up a new gate.
6. pull The horses will pull the wagon.
7. said Mom said that it’s time for supper.
8. good You did a good job on the homework.
9. look I look out the window and watch the snow fall.
10. any Do you have any pencils I can borrow?
11. full The pail is full of water.
5-letter words
6-letter word
Spelling Patterns
Common words are also called sight words. You see them a lot and should know them just by looking, not by sounding them out.
Spelling Word Activities
Sayings or Advice
Use each spelling word only once on this page.
› Write the spelling word that best completes each saying or piece of advice.
1. If you think you _____________ , you can.
2. You _____________ always look for the good in others.
3. If you _____________ time, help a friend.
4. Try to see the glass as half _____________ , not half empty.
5. When you feel sad, try to _____________ yourself up.
6. _____________ a smile on your face.
7. _____________ things come in small packages.
8. I _____________ rather be safe than sorry.
9. If you _____________ time to study, you could do well.
10. It’s always best to _____________ at the bright side of things.
11. If you _____________ something not nice, it’s hard to take it back.
Word Riddle
› Solve the riddle. Take one, take two, or take a few. Pick the one that’s right for you. What am I? _____________
look
should
› Write the spelling word that best matches each definition.
1. one or some, no matter which - ________________
2. got or grabbed - ________________
3. told with words - ________________
4. to place somewhere - ________________
5. might do - ________________
6. to own or hold - ________________
7. the right thing to do - ________________
8. holding all it can - ________________
9. nice or right - ________________
10. to see with your eyes - ________________
11. is able to - ________________
12. to bring toward you - ________________
› Complete the story using each spelling word once.
Penguins on the Move Penguins on the Move
Penguins are birds that ____________ wings, but they cannot fly in the air. Their wings are strong and flat to help them swim quickly underwater. Penguins are ____________ swimmers. Scientists have ____________ that penguins seem to “fly” underwater. Penguins take fast dives and use their wings as flippers. They ____________ themselves forward as they swim in cold oceans. If you ____________ed carefully, you ____________ see bubbles behind them. Penguins ____________ swim very fast to escape from animals that want to catch them. Penguins eat ____________ small fish they find in the water. When they are ____________, they swim back to land. If you ever ____________ a trip to the zoo, you might have seen the penguin exhibit. Did you notice how penguins ____________ themselves close together when they are out of the water? That is because they like to huddle to stay warm when they rest on land. In zoos, penguins ____________ be kept in cool places because they are used to cold places like Antarctica. Make way for the black and white swimmers—they’re always on the move!
Sound
Word Sort
› Organize the words by spelling pattern.
“oo” words
Word List with Simple Sentences
› Read the spelling words and sentences.
1. too I like waffles, and my brother likes them, too
2. do Jack and Jan do their homework together.
3. room My room is neat and clean.
4. who I see the man who drives the ice cream truck.
5. moon The moon and stars were bright in the sky.
6. two There are two notebooks on my desk.
7. soon The plane will be landing soon.
8. tooth My first tooth fell out when I was six.
9. mood The baby is in a happy mood today.
10. food Mom cooks food that is tasty and healthy.
11. school We go to school to learn.
12. pool Dan jumped into the cool pool.
“o” words
Spelling Patterns
The “oo” sound can be spelled in different ways.
“oo” - Example: food “o” - Example: do
Spelling Word Activities
Riddles
Use each spelling word only once on this page.
› Write the spelling word that best answers each riddle.
1. I shine at night.
2. I mean “also” or “very.”
3. I live in your mouth and help you chew.
4. You swim in me on a hot day.
5. I mean in a little while.
6. People go here to learn.
7. I am a place in a house where you can sleep or play. _____________
8. I can be happy or grumpy.
9. You eat me when you’re hungry.
10. I come after one but before three.
11. You ask this when you want to know which person. _____________
Word Riddle
› Solve the riddle. I’m a small word but not lazy at all. There’s lots to be done, so I stay on the ball. What am I? _____________
Rhyming
› Write the spelling word that rhymes with the underlined word.
12. The bright ____________ looked like a silver spoon. Word List
1. We follow each rule when we’re in ____________.
2. My friend went to the zoo, and we did, ____________.
3. Eating healthy food puts you in a better ____________.
4. Dad used his tool to fix the leak in the ____________.
5. It is almost noon, so we’ll be having lunch ____________.
6. Dave ran into a booth, and out came his ____________.
7. Mom was in the mood of cooking a new kind of ____________.
8. Sam got the broom and swept his ____________.
9. I don’t know ____________ took my shoe.
10. There’s a lot to ____________ in our new home.
11. I picked ____________ flowers, one red and one blue.
› Complete the story using each spelling word once. Spelling Word Story
Teeth Time Teeth Time
One sunny day, you were relaxing by the ____________. You bit into a crunchy apple slice — snap! — I fell out! But don’t worry, I am a tooth, and losing me is normal. A new ____________ will grow ____________ to take my place. I live in your mouth and help you chew ____________ every day. Sometimes, I get scared if you eat ____________ much candy because that can hurt me. At ____________, some teachers teach kids how to keep teeth like me clean and healthy. I like it when you ____________ a good job brushing me! Sometimes, you have ____________ teeth loose at once.
When I was loose, I felt a funny ____________ — a little wiggle and a little tickle. When the bright ____________ shines outside your ____________ at bedtime, it’s time to brush me well before sleep. If I ever hurt or feel bad, please tell someone ____________ can help — like a parent or a dentist.
Now, I’ll rest quietly in your mouth and dream of all the yummy food we’ll chew together tomorrow!
Sound
Word Sort
› Organize the words by spelling pattern.
“ow” words
Word List with Simple Sentences
› Read the spelling words and sentences.
1. found I found a shiny penny in the grass.
2. sound Our doorbell makes a loud sound.
3. town We live in a small town, far from the city.
4. mouse A mouse ran across the kitchen floor.
5. house We stayed in a brown house next to the lake.
6. cow Farmer Ben milks the cow at 7:00 a.m.
7. owl At night, the owl hoots from the tree.
8. round The ladybug has a round red shell with black spots.
9. now We need to leave now or we’ll miss the bus.
10. how Please tell me how many chairs we need.
“ou” words
11. out The ball rolled out of the yard. flower.
Spelling Patterns
sound can be spelled in different ways.
- Example: town - Example: house
Spelling Word Activities
Analogies
Use each spelling word only once on this page.
› Write the spelling word that best completes each analogy.
1. Honey is to bee as milk is to ____________.
2. Low is to high as in is to ____________.
3. Large is to city as small is to ____________.
4. Hot is to cold as lost is to ____________.
5. Paper is to flat as ball is to ____________.
6. Black is to white as later is to ____________.
7. Jar is to cookie as vase is to ____________.
8. Meow is cat as hoot is to ____________.
9. Children is to child as mice is to ____________.
10. Night is to day as silent is to ____________.
11. Happy is to glad as home is to ____________.
› Solve the riddle. I start with “h” and rhyme with cow, I ask a question. My name is _____________. Word Riddle
Definitions
› Write the spelling word that best matches each definition.
1. A place with windows and doors where people live __________
2. A word you ask when you want to know in what way
3. Not inside __________
4. Shaped like a circle or ball __________
5. Something you can hear __________
6. Happening at this moment __________
7. The pretty part of a plant that can have color __________
8. A bird that is awake at night __________
9. A big farm animal that gives milk __________
10. A small area where people live and work __________
11. To see or get something that was lost __________
12. A small gray animal with a long tail __________
The Barn at Night The Barn at Night
In a ____________ out in the country, a big barn stands near wide green fields and tall trees. The night air is cool and fresh. Inside the barn ____________, you can smell soft grass and hay. A big ____________ rests inside, making gentle sounds as it breathes. A tiny ____________ moves carefully along the floor. Its small feet make soft rustling sounds. Later, it nibbles on some crumbs it ____________ nearby. Up above, a wise ____________ watches with its large, ____________ eyes. When it flies
into the dark sky, it makes a soft “hoot” ____________ that travels through the night. Around the barn, pretty ____________s close their petals. They are quiet ____________, but soon they will shine bright when the sun wakes them. The moon shines on the barn. Quiet animals rest inside as the cool breeze moves softly through the trees. Soft shadows stretch across the ground. This is ____________ the barn feels at night.
Word Sort
› Organize the words by spelling pattern.
“aw” words
Word List with Simple Sentences
› Read the spelling words and sentences.
1. saw I saw a frog leap into the pond.
2. talk Please talk softly when the baby is sleeping.
3. call Dan will call his friend and invite him over.
4. ball Tom can throw the ball over the net.
5. walk My brother and I walk to school together.
6. lawn We ate a picnic on the lawn.
7. draw I love to draw pictures in my notebook.
8. all We watched all the ants go into the hole.
“all” words “alk” words
9. wall The kids color with chalk on the outside wall.
10. crawl I had to crawl under the couch to get the toy.
11. small A small button fell off my shirt and got lost.
12. tall The doctor checks how tall I am.
Spelling Patterns
The “aw,” “all,” and “alk” sounds are very similar.
“all” sounds like “aw” - Example: call “alk” sounds like “aw,” but you don’t say the “l” - Example: talk
Spelling Word Activities
Word Sets
Use each spelling word only once on this page.
› Write the spelling word that goes together with each set of words.
1. ground, knees, ______________
2. bounce, throw, ______________
3. tiny, little, ______________
4. mouth, tongue, ______________
5. floor, ceiling, ______________
6. skip, run, ______________
7. paper, markers, ______________
8. ladder, high, ______________
9. glasses, eyes, ______________
10. phone, number, ______________
Word Riddle
11. grass, flowers, ______________
› Solve the riddle. This is a little word but means a lot. It means everything you’ve got. What am I? _____________
Fill in the Blanks
› Write the spelling word that best completes each sentence.
1. Dad is mowing the ________ in front of our house.
2. I found a ________ bug in the dirt.
3. Let’s take a ________ to the park after lunch.
4. He kicked the ________ across the yard.
5. The baby can’t walk yet, but he can ________ on the floor.
6. We will ________ to Grandma on the phone tonight.
7. The giraffe is so ________ it can reach the top leaves on the tree.
8. I like to ________ pictures of animals in my notebook.
9. I ate ________ the cookies because they were so yummy!
10. We painted the ________ in our room bright blue.
11. I ________ a bird building a nest in the tree.
12. It’s nice to ________ your friend when he’s not feeling well.
›
Bird’s
View
of
the Park Bird’s View
of the Park
I’m a little bird sitting high in my tree. From here, I see a big park full of fun!
Below me, kids __________ and run on the soft green __________. They __________ and giggle as they play with a bright red __________. I hear one boy __________ to his friend, “Catch it!”
Near the old stone __________, I see a little boy __________ funny pictures on the ground with colorful chalk. I watch a __________ puppy __________ under the swings.
There are always kids playing hide and seek. Yesterday, I even __________ their hiding spots behind the __________ bushes. __________ around me, flowers sway gently in the breeze. The tall trees wave their branches like they’re saying hello. Up here, the park is full of sounds, colors, and smiles. I love being a bird watching this busy, happy place!
Short a words
Short a words
Short a words him you they do who food could would should
People Words
› Write the spelling word that can replace the bolded word.
1. I waved to Mike as he left the house.
2. “It’s great to see Bill!” I called out to him. __________
3. The children ran to greet Dad.
Common Words
› Write the spelling words in alphabetical order.
Words with “oo” Sound
› Write the spelling word that fits into each category.
Question words -
Action words -
Things you eat -
Short a words
Short a words how now out all talk wall
Review Word Activities
Words with “ow” Sound
› Write the spelling word that best completes each question.
1. Who can take the garbage __________ to the curb?
2. What time is it __________ ?
3. __________ old will you be next week?
Words with “aw” Sound
› Write the spelling word that best answers each question.
1. Which word means everything?
2. Where do you hang pictures?
3. What’s another word for speak?
› Write the spelling word(s) that rhyme with each given word.
› Write the spelling word that is the opposite of the given word.
› Write the spelling words to complete the instructions.
Making a Sandwich Making a Sandwich
__________ makes your lunch every day?
Did you know that you can help and __________ it, too?
• First, you __________ wash your hands.
Aafter (af-ter) preposition later than something
We eat snack after lunch.
all (all) adjective every one or the whole She read all the books.
any (an-ee) adjective one or more, no matter which Do you have any crayons.
asked (askt) verb said something to get an answer He asked a question.
Bback (bak) noun the rear part of something She sat at the back.
backs (baks) noun rear parts of things
The kids lay on their backs.
bad (bad) adjective not good
The milk tastes bad.
bag (bag) noun something used to carry things I put my lunch in the bag.
ball (bawl) noun a round toy for games Kick the ball to me.
bed (bed) noun a place to sleep
Be in bed by eight.
beg (beg) verb to ask strongly I beg for help.
being (BEE-ing) noun living or existing
Reading is a being quiet time.
bell (bel) noun something that rings The bell rang.
bells (belz) noun more than one bell
The bells are loud.
bent (bent) adjective not straight
The stick is bent.
best (best) adjective the most good She is my best friend.
bet (bet) verb to say you think something will happen I bet it will rain.
better (BET-er) adjective more good than another This apple is better than that one.
big (big) adjective large in size
We saw a big dog.
bike (byk) noun a two-wheeled ride I ride my bike.
black (blak) adjective the darkest color
He wore a black hat.
boat (boht) noun something that floats on water
The boat is on the lake.
bold (bohld) adjective brave
He made a bold choice.
box (boks) noun a container
The box is full.
boys (boyz) noun more than one boy
The boys played ball.
bring (bring) verb to carry to someone or someplace
Bring me the book.
brother (BRUH-ther) noun a boy in your family
My brother is tall.
bus (buhs) noun a large vehicle for people
We go to school by bus.
bushes (BUSH-iz) noun low plants with many branches
The bird hid in the bushes.
but (buht) conjunction shows a difference
I like cats but not dogs.
by (by) preposition near or close to Sit by me.
Ccall (kawl) verb to shout or phone
Please call your dad.
came (kaym) verb moved to a place
She came to class early.
can (kan) verb able to do something I can run fast.
cap (kap) noun a soft hat
He wore a cap.
cat (kat) noun an animal that meows
The cat slept.
catch (kach) verb to grab something moving
Catch the ball.
catching (KACH-ing) verb grabbing something moving
He is catching a fish.
cats (kats) noun more than one cat
The cats are outside.
chain (chayn) noun connected metal links
The dog is on a chain.
child (chyld) noun a young boy or girl
The child is smiling.
children (CHIL-dren) noun more than one child
The children played games.
chop (chop) verb to cut into pieces Chop the pepper.
chunk (chunk) noun a thick piece of something
He ate a chunk of bread.
city (sit-ee) noun a large town with many people
We live in the city.
class (klas) noun a group of students
Our class is big.
clue (kloo) noun a hint or sign
The clue helped us.
cold (kohd) adjective not warm
The water is cold.
come (kuhm) verb to move toward someone
Come with me.
corner (KOR-ner) noun the place where two sides meet The ball rolled to the corner.
could (kood) verb was able to She could jump high.
cover (KUH-ver) verb to put something over Cover the pot.
cow (kow) noun a large farm animal
The cow eats grass.
crawl (krawl) verb to move on hands and knees
The baby can crawl.
cry (kry) verb to shed tears
The baby will cry.
cube (kyoob) noun a solid shape with six square sides
The ice cube melted.
cut (kut) verb to split with something sharp
Cut the paper.
cute (kyoot) adjective pretty or sweet
The puppy is cute.
cutting (KUT-ing) verb splitting with something sharp
She is cutting paper.
Ddaily (DAY-lee) adjective happening every day
We read daily.
desk (desk) noun a table for work
She sat at her desk.
desks (desks) noun more than one desk
The desks are in rows.
do (doo) verb to act or make something happen
Please do your homework.
dog (dawg) noun an animal that barks
The dog ran fast.
dot (daht) noun a small round mark
Draw a dot on the paper.
draw (draw) verb to make a picture I will draw a cat.
dream (dreem) noun pictures or stories in your sleep I had a dream about flying.
dresses (DRES-iz) noun more than one dress
The dresses are pretty.
dressing (DRES-ing) noun clothes or a sauce for salad I put dressing on my salad.
drive (dryv) verb to control a car
My dad will drive us home.
dropped (dropt) verb let something fall He dropped his toy.
dropping (DROP-ing) verb letting something fall
She is dropping coins.
Eeat (eet) verb to put food in the mouth
We eat lunch at noon.
egg (eg) noun a round object with a shell from a bird
The egg is white.
eggs (egz) noun more than one egg
The hen laid eggs.
eight (ayt) number the number 8
There are eight chairs.
end (end) noun the last part
The end of the story was funny.
ended (END-ed) verb came to a stop
The game ended quickly.
even (ee-ven) adjective the same on both sides
The table legs are even.
Ffaint (faynt) verb to pass out or fall down
She may faint from the heat.
fan (fan) noun a machine that moves air
The fan keeps us cool.
fast (fast) adjective moving quickly
The fast horse ran.
father (FAH-ther) noun a man who has children
My father reads to me.
feet (feet) noun the parts at the ends of legs
My feet are tired.
fell (fel) verb went down from a high place
She fell off the chair.
fill (fil) verb to make something full
Fill the cup with water.
finished (FIN-isht) verb done or ended
He finished his work.
fish (fish) noun an animal that swims in water
I caught a small fish.
fishing (FISH-ing) verb catching fish
We went fishing in the lake.
five (fyv) number the number 5
I have five apples.
flower (FLOW-er) noun the colorful part of a plant
The flower is red.
flu (floo) noun a sickness with fever
food (food) noun things to eat
The dog wants food.
found (fownd) verb saw or got something I found a coin.
fox (fahks) noun a wild animal with a bushy tail
The fox ran away.
foxes (FAHK-siz) noun more than one fox
The foxes ran into the woods.
friend (frend) noun someone you like and play with My friend came over.
from (fruhm) preposition starting at or belonging to The gift is from my mom.
full (ful) adjective having no more space
The glass is full.
fun (fun) noun play and enjoyment
The game is fun.
funny (FUN-ee) adjective makes you laugh
The clown is funny.
GHe stayed home with the flu.
fly (fly) verb to move in the air
Birds can fly.
gave (gayv) verb handed something to someone
He gave me a book.
geese (gees) noun more than one goose
The geese flew away.
give (giv) verb to hand something to someone Please give me the pen.
glad (glad) adjective happy about something I am glad you are here.
glass (glas) noun a hard clear material
The window is made of glass.
glasses (GLAS-iz) noun lenses you wear to He wears glasses to read.
go (goh) verb to move from one place to another Let’s go to the park.
goat (goht) noun a farm animal with horns
The goat ate grass.
gold (gohld) noun a yellow metal
The ring is made of gold.
good (guhd) adjective nice or right
She is a good student.
got (gaht) verb received or had I got a new toy.
grade (grayd) noun a school level or mark I am in second grade.
grass (gras) noun green plants on the ground
The cow eats grass.
green (green) adjective the color of grass
The leaf is green.
Hhad (had) verb owned or held in the past
She had bread for lunch.
handed (HAN-did) verb gave something to someone He handed me the paper.
hands (handz) noun parts of the body at the end of arms
Wash your hands.
happy (HAP-ee) adjective feeling glad She is happy today.
has (haz) verb owns or holds He has a bike.
have (hav) verb to own or hold I have a book.
he (hee) pronoun a boy or man
He is my brother.
help (help) verb to give support
Please help me.
helping (HELP-ing) verb giving support
She is helping her mom.
hen (hen) noun a female chicken
The hen laid eggs.
her (her) pronoun a girl or woman
I saw her at the park.
here (heer) adverb in this place
Sit down here.
hey (hey) interjection a word to call someone
Hey, look at this.
hide (hyd) verb to stay out of sight
Hide under the table.
high (hy) adjective tall or far up
The kite flew high.
hill (hil) noun raised land that is smaller than a mountain
We ran up the hill.
him (him) pronoun a boy or man I gave him a pencil.
his (hiz) pronoun belonging to him
This is his coat.
hold (hohld) verb to keep in your hand
Hold my hand.
hole (hohl) noun an empty space in the ground or object
The rabbit ran into a hole.
home (hohm) noun the place where you live I went home.
hop (hop) verb to jump on one foot
The frog can hop.
hopped (hopt) verb jumped on one foot
The bunny hopped away.
hopping (HOP-ing) verb jumping again and again
The kids are hopping outside.
hot (haht) adjective having a high temperature
The soup is hot.
house (hows) noun a building where people live
The house is big.
how (how) adverb in what way
How do you spell this word?
huge (hyooj) adjective very big
The elephant is huge.
I
inside (IN-syd) preposition within something
The toy is inside the box.
Jjam (jam) noun a sweet spread made from fruit I like strawberry jam.
jets (jets) noun fast airplanes The jets flew high.
job (jahb) noun work someone does His job is to drive a bus.
jobs (jahbz) noun more than one job
The city has many jobs.
jog (jog) verb to run slowly
We jog around the park.
jogging (JOG-ing) verb running slowly
They are jogging in the park.
joke (joke) noun something said to be funny He told a joke.
jump (jump) verb to push off the ground into the air
The frog can jump high.
June (joon) noun the sixth month of the year School ends in June.
just (juhst) adverb only or exactly I just got home.
Kkept (kept) verb held onto something She kept the letter.
kick (kik) verb to hit with the foot Kick the ball to me.
know (noh) verb to understand or be sure of something I know the answer.
Llake (layk) noun a large body of water We swam in the lake.
lap (lap) noun the flat area formed when you sit down The cat sat on her lap.
lawn (lawn) noun an area of grass near a house Dad cut the lawn.
leap (leep) verb to jump forward or high Frogs leap into the pond.
leg (leg) noun a body part used for walking He hurt his leg.
let (let) verb to allow something Please let me play.
letter (LET-er) noun a written message on paper She sent a letter.
lift (lift) verb to raise something up He can lift the box.
like (lyk) verb to enjoy something I like ice cream.
line (lyn) noun a long thin mark or row We stood in a line.
live (liv) verb to be alive or have a home They live in a city.
log (lahg) noun a large piece of cut wood The log rolled away.
look (luk) verb to use your eyes to see Look at the blue bird.
love (luvh) verb to care about someone or something I love my mom.
Mmail (mayl) noun letters and packages sent to people The mail came today.
man (man) noun an adult male person The man is tall.
mat (mat) noun a small piece of material for wiping feet Wipe your shoes on the mat.
mean (meen) verb to show or say what something is What does this word mean.
meet (meet) verb to come face to face with someone
Let’s meet after school.
men (men) noun adult male people
The men are working.
menu (MEN-yoo) noun a list of food in a restaurant
The menu has pizza.
met (met) verb came together with someone I met my friend today.
mice (mys) noun small animals like rats The mice ran away.
mine (myn) pronoun belonging to me
The red book is mine.
mom (mom) noun a mother
My mom is kind.
mood (mood) noun the way someone feels She is in a happy mood.
moon (moon) noun the round object in the night sky
The moon is bright.
net (net) noun rope or string with holes He caught a fish in the net.
mop (mop) noun a tool for cleaning floors She cleaned with a mop.
most (mohst) adjective the greatest amount I ate the most cookies.
mother (MUTH-er) noun a woman who has children My mother reads to me.
mouse (mows) noun a small animal with a long tail The mouse ran away.
mud (muhd) noun wet dirt
The kids played in the mud.
music (MYOO-zik) noun sounds made to listen to We like to hear music.
my (my) pronoun belonging to me
This is my desk. N need (need) verb to have to have something I need a pencil.
nest (nest) noun a bird’s home
The bird is in the nest.
next (nekst) adjective coming right after You are next in line.
nodding (NOD-ing) verb moving the head up and down She is nodding yes.
nose (nohz) noun the part of the face for smelling My nose is cold.
not (naht) adverb shows the opposite That is not my book.
note (noht) noun a short piece of writing She wrote a note.
now (now) adverb at the present time Please come now.
number (NUM-ber) noun a symbol that shows how many I am seven years old.
Oof (uv) preposition belonging to or part of A piece of cake is part of the whole cake.
one (wun) number the number 1 I have one apple.
open (OH-pen) verb to move so something is not closed
Open the door.
other (UTH-er) adjective different one
Take the other pencil.
out (owt) adverb away from inside She went out the door.
over (OH-ver) preposition above or across
The ball went over the wall.
owl (owl) noun a bird that comes out at night
The owl hooted.
Ppack (pak) verb to put things together in a bag
Pack your lunch.
penny (PEN-ee) noun a coin worth one cent He has a shiny penny.
people (PEE-puhl) noun men, women, and children
Many people were at the park.
person (PER-suhn) noun one human being She is a kind person.
pet (pet) noun an animal kept at home
The dog is my pet.
pail (payl) noun a round container with a handle
He filled the pail with water.
pain (payn) noun hurt in the body
I feel pain in my arm.
pass (pas) verb to go by or hand something
Please pass the salt.
pen (pen) noun a tool for writing I wrote with a pen.
pick (pik) verb to choose or take something
Pick a card.
picking (PIK-ing) verb choosing or taking something She is picking flowers.
plan (plan) noun an idea of what to do
We made a plan for the trip.
plane (playn) noun a flying vehicle
The plane is in the sky.
play (play) verb to have fun or take part in a game
Let’s play outside.
please (pleez) verb to ask kindly
Please help me.
plus (pluhs) preposition with or added to
Two plus two is four.
pool (pool) noun a place filled with water for swimming
The kids are in the pool.
pot (paht) noun a deep container for cooking
The soup is in the pot.
pull (puhl) verb to take something toward you
Pull the door open.
put (puht) verb to place something somewhere
Put the book on the desk.
Rrag (rag) noun a piece of old cloth
She cleaned with a rag.
rain (rayn) noun water falling from the sky
The rain is heavy.
repeat (ri-PEET) verb to say or do again
Please repeat the word.
rest (rest) noun a time to stop and relax
Take a rest on the bench.
ride (ryd) verb to sit on and be carried by something I ride my bike to school.
ring (ring) noun a small circle of metal for the finger
She wore a gold ring.
rise (ryz) verb to go up
The sun will rise in the morning.
road (rohd) noun a path for cars
The road is long.
rod (rahd) noun a thin straight stick
He caught a fish with a rod.
room (room) noun a part of a building with walls
My room is clean.
rope (rohp) noun thick string or cord He tied it with rope.
round (rownd) adjective shaped like a circle
The ball is round.
ruler (ROO-ler) noun a tool for measuring
Draw a line with the ruler.
run (ruhn) verb to move fast with your feet
They run to the park.
running (RUHN-ing) verb moving fast with your feet
She is running home.
Ssad (sad) adjective not happy
The boy feels sad.
said (sed) verb spoke words
He said hello.
same (saym) adjective not different
We wore the same shoes.
saw (saw) verb looked at something I saw a bird.
say (say) verb to speak words
Please say your name.
school (skool) noun a place for learning We go to school.
see (see) verb to look with your eyes I see the sun.
send (send) verb to make something go to another place
Please send the letter.
set (set) verb to put something in place
Set the table.
she (shee) pronoun a girl or woman
She is my sister.
shelf (shelf) noun a flat board for holding things
The book is on the shelf.
shelves (shelvs) noun more than one shelf
The shelves are full.
ship (ship) noun a large boat
The ship sailed away.
shipping (SHIP-ing) verb ending goods
They are shipping boxes.
ships (ships) noun more than one ship
The ships are in the harbor.
shop (shop) noun a place to buy things
We went to the shop.
should (shood) verb ought to or it is right to You should listen.
shut (shuht) verb to close
Shut the door.
shy (shy) adjective quiet or not bold
The shy child hid.
side (syd) noun the left or right part of something Sit on this side of the table.
sister (SIS-ter) noun a girl in your family
My sister is older.
sky (sky) noun the space above the earth
The sky is blue.
sled (sled) noun a small vehicle that slides on snow
The sled went fast.
slim (slim) adjective thin
The slim cat ran quickly.
slip (slip) verb to slide by accident
Be careful not to slip on the ice.
small (smawl) adjective little in size
The small bird flew away.
snack (snak) noun a small bit of food
I ate a snack after school.
snow (snoh) noun soft white flakes that fall in winter
The snow is on the ground.
so (soh) adverb for that reason
I was tired so I went to bed.
sold (sohld) verb gave something for money
She sold lemonade.
soon (soon) adverb in a short time
We will leave soon.
sound (sownd) noun something you hear
The sound was loud.
spotted (SPOT-id) verb saw something I spotted a bird in the tree.
stay (stay) verb to not leave
Please stay in your seat.
stone (stohn) noun a small rock
He picked up a stone.
stop (stahp) verb to not move or act
Stop at the red light.
stopped (stahpt) verb did not move or act
The car stopped quickly.
stopping (STAH-ping) verb not moving anymore
The bus is stopping now.
street (street) noun a road in a city or town
We walked down the street.
student (STOO-dent) noun a person who goes to school
Each student has a desk.
stuff (stuhf) noun things or objects
Put your stuff in the bag.
style (styl) noun a way of doing or making something
Her dress is a new style.
sun (suhn) noun the bright star in the sky
The sun is shining.
supper (SUHP-er) the evening meal
We ate supper at six.
surprise (ser-PRYZ) noun something not expected
The party was a surprise.
swim (swim) verb to move through water
We can swim in this pool.
Ttag (tag) noun a label or a game where you chase
We played tag at recess.
tail (tayl) noun the back part of an animal
The dog wagged its tail.
talk (tawk) verb to speak words
They talk to each other.
tall (tawl) adjective high in height
The tall tree touched the sky.
tap (tap) verb to hit lightly
Tap the drum.
teacher (TEE-cher) noun a person who teaches
My teacher is kind.
teeth (teeth) noun the hard white parts in your mouth
Brush your teeth every day.
(tel) verb to say something to someone Tell me a story.
ten (ten) number the number 10
There are ten chairs.
test (test) noun questions to show what you know
We took a math test.
thanked (THANGKT) verb said thank you
She thanked her mom.
that (that) pronoun a thing or idea that is not near That is my pencil.
them (them) pronoun those people or things I saw them at the park.
then (then) adverb after that
We ate and then we played.
these (theez) pronoun things that are near These are my shoes.
they (thay) pronoun people or animals already mentioned They are happy.
thin (thin) adjective not thick
The paper is thin.
thinking (THINK-ing) verb using your mind
She is thinking hard.
three (three) number the number 3 He has three books.
thunder (THUN-der) noun a loud sound after lightning We heard thunder.
tie (ty) verb to connect with a string or rope Tie your shoes.
tiny (TY-nee) very small
The ant is tiny.
today (toh-DAY) noun this day
Today is sunny.
told (tohld) verb said something to someone He told a story.
too (too) adverb also or very I want to come too.
took (took) verb carried away or got something She took the book.
tooth (tooth) noun one of the hard white parts in your mouth
My tooth is loose.
top (tahp) noun the highest part of something
The toy is on top of the shelf.
town (town) noun a place where people live that is smaller than a city
The town has one school.
track (trak) noun a path for running or trains
We ran around the track.
train (trayn) noun a line of cars that moves on rails
The train is long.
tray (tray) noun a flat object for carrying things
The cookies are on a tray.
trick (trik) noun something done to fool someone He played a trick on me.
trip (trip) noun a journey to another place
We went on a trip.
truck (truhk) noun a large vehicle for carrying things
The truck is red.
try (try) verb to make an effort
Try your best.
twin (twin) noun one of two children born at the same time
This is my twin brother.
two (too) number the number 2
I have two books.
U
under (un-der) preposition below something
The ball is under the bed.
unit (YOO-nit) noun one part of a whole
We finished the first unit.
up (uhp) adverb toward a higher place
Stand up.
us (uhs) pronoun we
The teacher gave us homework.
use (yooz) verb to do something with
Use a pencil to write.
Vvans (vanz) noun more than one van
The vans are parked outside.
vest (vest) noun a piece of clothing worn on the chest
He wore a vest.
W
wait (wayt) verb to stay in one place
Please wait here.
walk (wawk) verb to move with your feet
We walk to school.
wall (wahl) noun a flat upright surface that forms a side
The ball hit the wall.
watches (WAH-chiz) noun more than one watch
The store sells watches.
water (WAH-ter) noun the clear liquid we drink
Drink water every day.
wave (wayv) verb to move your hand to say hello or goodbye
Wave to your friend.
wax (waks) noun a solid used in candles and crayons
The candle is made of wax.
we (wee) pronoun you and I together
We are friends.
web (web) noun threads made by a spider
The spider made a web.
week (week) noun seven days in a row
There are seven days in a week.
well (wel) adverb in a good way
She sings well.
wet (wet) adjective covered with water
My shoes are wet.
who (hoo) pronoun what person
Who is at the door?
why (wy) adverb asks for a reason Why are you late.
will (wil) verb shows what is going to happen I will help you.
wind (wind) noun moving air The wind is strong.
winter (win-ter) noun the coldest season
Snow falls in winter.
wish (wish) verb to hope for something I wish for a toy.
wishing (wish-ing) verb hoping for something She is wishing for a gift.
woke (wohk) verb got up from sleep He woke early.
wolves (woolvz) noun more than one wolf
The wolves howl at night.
would (wood) verb shows what someone might do I would go if I could.
Yyet (yet) adverb up to now She is not done yet.
you (yoo) pronoun the person being spoken to You are my friend.
Zzip (zip) verb to close with a zipper Zip your coat.
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