Spelling C

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Written and Edited by:

Chava Krancer, Deena Hoff

Yehudis Leitner, Fraydel Sharf, Miriam Shulamis Eisemann

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 C ISBN 978-1-955773-77-5

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Unit 1

Unit 2

Unit 3

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Unit 5

Unit 6

Word List With Simple Sentences

› Read the spelling words and sentences.

Word Sort

› Organize the words by spelling pattern.

Short “a” at the beginning of words

1. ask I will ask my mother if we can go to the park.

2. matter It does not matter what game we play, as long as we have fun.

3. apple Sally ate a red apple for snack today.

4. after We can play outside after we finish our homework.

5. class Our class is learning about animals in science.

6. accident I spilled my juice by accident.

7. happen What will happen if we mix red and blue paint?

8. magnet The magnet sticks to the refrigerator.

9. chapter I read a chapter of my book before bed.

Short “a” in the middle of words

10. cabin We stayed in a small cabin in the woods.

11. bandage Sam put a bandage on his scraped knee.

12. flatten I use my hands to flatten the dough.

13. planet Earth is the third planet from the sun.

14. balance Max tried to balance on one foot.

15. manage I can manage to clean my room all by myself.

Spelling Patterns

All the words in this list have the short “a” sound (ah) and are spelled with an “a.”

Spelling Word Activities

Definitions

Use each spelling word only once on this page.

› Write the spelling word that best matches each definition.

1. To stay steady without falling over

2. To make something smooth or even

3. A piece of cloth used to cover a cut __________________

4. A small house, usually in the woods or near a lake

5. A section of a book

6. To take care of or be in charge of something

7. A mistake or something bad that happens by surprise

Sayings or Advice

› Write the spelling word that best completes each saying or piece of advice.

1. An ______________ a day keeps the doctor away.

2. No ______________ what, always do your best.

3. Always say “thank you” ______________ someone helps you.

4. We must protect our ______________ by keeping it clean.

5. If you don’t know, just ______________.

6. Mistakes ______________, but we learn from them.

7. Pay attention in ______________, and you will learn a lot.

Word Riddle

› Solve the riddle. I am strong but not alive. I pull things close, watch them arrive. Metal objects stick to me tight. What am I?

Spelling Word Story

› Complete the story using each spelling word once.

Matt’s Adventure! Matt’s Adventure!

Matt was excited because his family was going on a trip to a ____________ in the woods.

He packed his backpack with clothes, a flashlight, and his favorite book.

On the way, Matt’s little brother looked out the window and said, “Can I ____________ why the trees look so tall?” Their dad smiled. “The trees grow tall in the mountains to reach sunlight.”

As they drove, Matt said, “This place is so different from our neighborhood. It feels like we’re on another ____________!” When they arrived, Matt helped set up lunch. They ate sandwiches, cucumber rounds, and __________ slices. ____________ eating, they hiked on a trail covered in crunchy leaves. Matt ran ahead. He tried to ___________ on a slippery rock. He did not __________ to steady himself.

He fell off and scraped his knee. “Oh no! That was an ____________,” he said. His mom gave him a ____________ for the cut.

“Be careful, Matt,” his dad said.

Matt replied, “I’ll try to make sure that doesn’t ____________ again.”

Later, they found a big rock. “Let’s see if it has magnetic minerals!” said Matt’s brother, pulling out a ____________. When he held it up, the rock didn’t move. “Nope! Just a regular rock.”

That night, they sat around the campfire. Matt read a ____________ in his adventure book about a boy on a treasure hunt in the jungle. “I wish I could go on an adventure like that,” Matt said.

“Well,” his mom said, “this trip is an adventure, too!”

Matt smiled. He toasted a marshmallow, trying to ____________ it before making a s’more. It was warm and gooey—just perfect!

The next morning, Matt helped clean up. “It doesn’t ____________ who made the mess; we should all help!” he said. He threw out some garbage and sat down for breakfast.

Matt couldn’t wait to get home and tell his ____________ about his adventure!

Long “a”

Word List With Simple Sentences

› Read the spelling words and sentences.

Word Sort

› Organize the words by spelling pattern.

words

words

words

word

words

1. gray The gray elephant splashed water with its trunk.

2. pavement We ride our bikes on the pavement in our backyard.

3. change When the fall comes, the leaves change colors.

4. complain People complain that the weather is too hot or too cold.

5. April In the month of April, the flowers start to bloom.

6. explain Doctors explain why sleep is good for children.

7. away The bird flew away when it saw a cat.

8. parade The parade went through town with clowns and jugglers.

9. pay The boy waited in line to pay for his ice cream.

10. contain My lunchbox will contain a sandwich and an apple.

11. maybe Maybe we should bring soup to the old lady next door.

12. remain Please remain seated until the bus stops moving.

13. break The glass can break if it falls.

14. delay A snowstorm will delay the start of school in the morning.

15. afraid The baby is afraid of the giant teddy bear.

Spelling Patterns

Long “a” (aye) can be spelled in different ways.

“a-consonant-e” (the silent “e” at the end, makes the “a” long) Example: pavement

“ai”: Example: afraid

“ay”: Example: away

“ea”: Example: break

“a”: Example: change

Spelling Word Activities

Analogies

Use each spelling word only once on this page.

› Write the spelling word that best completes each analogy.

1. Singing is to choir as marching is to ______________.

2. Swimming is to water as walking is to ______________.

3. Grass is to green as elephants are to ______________.

4. Light is to happy as dark is to ______________.

5. Exit is to leave as ______________ is to stay.

6. July is to summer as ______________ is to spring.

7. Tear is to paper as ______________ is to glass.

Teacher’s Note

An analogy is a way to compare two things that are the same in some way. Example: Winter is to cold like summer is to hot.

Fill in the Blanks

› Write the spelling word that best completes each sentence.

1. Her socks got wet from jumping in puddles, so she had to _____________ them.

2. The dog ran _____________ from its owner.

3. “Sir, your son’s ball cracked our window. You’ll have to _____________ for the damage.”

4. If we finish our work early, _____________ we can have extra recess.

5. Can you _____________how to play the game to me?

6. A bus driver must bring students to school on time and cannot _____________.

7. This new box will _____________ the expensive stamp collection that I got from Grandpa.

Word Riddle

› Solve the riddle.

The first part of me sounds like “arrive.” The second part of me sounds like something you fly but can’t drive. Put it together, it makes one big word which mom won’t be happy if it is heard. ________________

Spelling Word Story

› Complete the story using each spelling word once.

From Rock to Chalk From Rock to Chalk

Did you know that chalk starts as a _____________ rock? It doesn’t look like the chalk you use in school or on the sidewalk! When it goes through a process, it changes into the chalk we all know. Let’s _____________ how this happens.

The first step in making chalk is finding limestone. Limestone is a soft rock that is gray or white. This rock _____________s calcium carbonate. After limestone is dug up from the ground, it is crushed into tiny pieces. These pieces have all the minerals needed to make chalk.

Once the limestone is crushed, it is mixed with water to create a paste. This is where things can take a little while. Sometimes there’s a _____________, and it takes time until the paste is just right. When it’s ready, the paste is poured into molds.

To make the chalk colorful, different dyes are added to the paste. These colors _____________ the plain white chalk into something fun and bright.

After the paste is poured into molds, the chalk has to _____________ there for a while. It can’t be used right away! The molds are left to sit, and the paste hardens. This is the part where you might feel _____________ that the chalk will never be ready. But don’t _____________ because, after a day or two, the chalk is dry.

Next, it is removed from the molds and is ready to be used! The chalk is placed in a box, lined up in neat rows like soldiers in a _____________. Packed tightly so they should not _____________, the boxes of chalk are shipped _____________ to stores all over town. Now, you can go to the store and _____________ for a box of colorful chalk.

When the month of _____________ comes, it’s time to play outside! Kids enjoy using chalk to play games like hopscotch on the _____________.

So, next time you pick up a piece of chalk, _____________ think about how it went from limestone to your hand. The sidewalk is waiting! Go out and draw something for your friends!

Long “a”

Word List With Simple Sentences

› Read the spelling words and sentences.

Word Sort

› Organize the words by spelling pattern.

“ai” words

“eigh” word

“a” in open syllable words

1. rain The rain falls from the sky.

2. danger The fire is a danger to people.

3. table We eat dinner at the table.

4. train The train moves fast on the tracks.

5. eight I have eight crayons in my box.

6. wait Please wait for your turn to play.

7. painter The painter dipped his brush into the can of paint.

8. raisin Harry ate a soft and chewy raisin

9. daily I brush my teeth daily.

10. trailer We slept in a trailer on our road trip.

11. fainting Jake felt hot and dizzy in the sun and was worried about fainting.

12. praising Mom is praising me for my hard work.

13. sail The boat will sail across the lake.

14. detail The teacher explained every detail of the story.

15. obtain I will study hard to obtain good grades.

Spelling Patterns

Long “a” (aye) can be spelled in different ways.

“ai”: Example: wait “eigh”: Example: eight Open syllable “a”: Example: danger

Spelling Word Activities

Questions

Use each spelling word only once on this page.

› Write the spelling word that best answers each question.

1. How often do you eat breakfast? You eat it ______________.

2. How can you get a book to read? You can ______________ it from the class library.

3. What are people doing when they say kind things about you? They are ______________ you.

4. What would you add to a story to make it more interesting? You would add ______________.

5. What might happen if someone feels dizzy and hot? They might start ______________.

6. What do road signs sometimes warn about? They sometimes warn about ______________.

7. What must you do at a red light? You must ______________at a red light.

Categories

› Write the spelling word that best fits into each category.

1. Date, prune, cranberry, __________________

2. Builder, farmer, teacher, __________________

3. Bus, car, airplane, __________________

4. Two, four, six, __________________

5. Tent, cabin, hut, __________________

6. Chair, couch, bed, __________________

7. Row, paddle, steer, __________________

Word Riddle

› Solve the riddle. I fall from the sky, but I’m not snow, I can be light or heavy, and sometimes slow. I make flowers grow and rivers rise. Be prepared when I fill the skies. What am I?

Spelling Word Story

› Complete the story using each spelling word once.

The World of Astronauts The World of Astronauts

Imagine floating in a big spaceship high above the Earth. It’s exciting to be in space, but life there is very different from life on Earth.

Let’s begin with takeoff! Before astronauts can go to space, they have to be strapped in as they ______________ for liftoff. The spaceship is small and can fit only ______________ astronauts. Everyone sits tight and gets ready to blast off!

When the rocket launches, it goes fast like a ______________ racing down the track. Soon the engines turn off, and the spaceship uses the sun’s power to ______________ through space. Astronauts must be careful because there is ______________ in space. They have to follow every ______________ of their directions. Each day, they have jobs to do. Their ______________ jobs include checking tools and cleaning the spaceship.

Astronauts have a small living space, similar to living in a ______________. They sleep in sleeping bags that are attached to the wall, and they have a tiny ______________ to eat their meals. Because there is no gravity, their food comes in pouches, and they drink with special straws. Some of their favorite snacks are freeze-dried fruits like apples, strawberries, and ______________s.

While astronauts are in space, they can see clouds that bring ______________, but they cannot see the raindrops. The view is amazing! If you were in the spaceship, you would hear them ______________ the beauty of the planet. There was an astronaut and ______________ named Alan Bean, who painted beautiful pictures after coming back to Earth.

Astronauts go on exciting trips in space, but coming back to Earth can be hard. Their bodies need to get used to gravity again. This can make them feel weak, dizzy, or like they’re ______________.

Space is amazing. Don’t you agree? One day, I hope to ______________ even more knowledge about space.

Word Sort

› Organize the words by spelling pattern.

words “ai” word

words

Word List With Simple Sentences

› Read the spelling words and sentences.

1. next Susy is next in line for the game.

2. egg I ate an egg for breakfast today.

3. ready The class is ready to go to the park.

4. again The book was so good that I decided to read it again

5. test I took a test to show what I learned in class.

6. heavy The box is too heavy to carry.

7. feather A bird dropped a feather on the ground.

8. measure We need to measure how tall the tree is.

9. meant I meant to bring my homework, but I forgot.

10. instead They played outside instead of staying indoors.

11. get Bob went to the store to get milk.

12. spread Mom spread butter on fresh bread.

13. sweater It’s a good idea to wear a sweater in cold weather.

14. threat The dark clouds were a threat that a storm was coming.

15. address Can I have your address to send you a card?

Spelling Patterns

Short “e” (eh) can be spelled in different ways.

“ea”: Example: feather

“ai”: Example: again

“e”: Example: get

Spelling Word Activities

Clues

› Write the spelling word that best fits each clue.

1. If you drop this, its shell will crack.

2. You take this to show what you know.

3. You can find me on a bird or inside a down quilt.

Use each spelling word only once on this page.

4. If you are all set to go, you are __________________.

5. You wear me when it’s cold.

6. You write this on an envelope to send a letter.

7. You might feel scared when you hear me.

Fill in the Blank

› Write the word that best completes each sentence.

1. The rock is too ______________ for me to carry by myself.

2. She decided to read a book ______________ of playing with her friends.

3. Can you ______________ me a pencil, please?

4. I hope that we can go to the park ______________ week.

5. I will ______________ the jam on the bread.

6. The nurse will ______________ the baby’s head to see how it’s growing.

7. The children wanted to play the game ______________ because they had so much fun.

Word Riddle

› Solve the riddle. I have five letters and rhyme with sent. Take away my first two letters and I’m a tiny insect. My first four letters describe someone who is not nice.

Spelling Word Story

› Complete the story using each spelling word once.

The Brave Boy The Brave Boy

In 1863, during the Civil War, a boy named Samuel lived on a farm in the South. One cold morning, he joined his grandmother in the kitchen. She made him a scrambled ____________ and ____________ jam on his toast. When he was finished, she handed him a letter. “This is for you, Samuel,” she said.

Samuel read the letter. It was from the army, asking for his help to deliver a secret message to someone in the big city. Samuel understood what the letter ____________. It talked about a ____________ from the enemy. Samuel quickly put on his warm ____________ and put the letter in his coat pocket. He was ____________ to help the army.

Samuel got on his horse and headed to the faraway city. The letter had an ____________

that said where to deliver the message. The road was long and hard, but he wanted to pass the ____________ of being brave. As he was riding along, Samuel saw a bird fly by with a bright colored ____________ in its wing. He thought about how sometimes things could be light and easy like those bird feathers. This journey was not one of those times. He counted how many miles he had already ridden and tried to ____________ how much longer he still had to go.

Along the way, the wind began to howl, and the tree branches shook. Soon came a downpour of ____________ rain. But Samuel didn’t turn back. He thought, “I must ____________ there today.” He knew he had to keep moving.

Finally, after a long day, he reached the city. He checked the address ____________. When he found the man waiting for the secret message, Samuel felt proud. The man took the letter and said, “Thank you for being brave. Now we can stop the enemy before their ____________ attack.” ____________ of feeling tired and cold, Samuel felt happy. He smiled, knowing he had made a difference.

Adding -s or -es

Word List With Simple Sentences

› Read the spelling words and sentences.

Word Sort

› Organize the words by spelling pattern.

-es plurals

-s plurals

1. tests The teacher handed out the tests and told us to try our best.

2. pages I read three pages of my book before bed.

3. classes There are many students in each of my classes.

4. trains The trains move fast on the tracks.

5. houses Large houses have many bedrooms.

6. wishes Jenny wishes she had blue eyes.

7. lunches We packed our lunches and went to the park.

8. dishes Mom washed the dishes after dinner.

9. matches Dad uses matches to light the fireplace.

10. plums We picked sweet plums from the tree.

11. hammers The workers used their hammers to fix the broken fence.

12. drivers The drivers parked the buses in a neat line at the station.

13. patches Mike sewed patches on his torn pants.

14. searches The police did a few searches for the missing dog.

15. angles A triangle has three angles.

Spelling Patterns

Add “-s” or “-es” to change a noun from singular to plural.

Add “es” to nouns that end with -ss, -sh, -ch, -x, or -z.

Example: classes

Add “s” for all other nouns.

Example: plums

Spelling Word Activities

A Thank-You Note

Use each spelling word only once on this page.

› Complete the thank you note by filling in the blanks with the correct spelling words. Dear Grandma,

Thanks for having us over on Sundays. You make the most delicious ______________. You always have fruits in the fridge, and I really love the ______________ you serve. Thanks for sending ______________ to pick us up from our house and take us back home. That is so kind of you. Your home is one of the warmest ______________ ever. Thanks for washing up all our ______________ and helping us in our ______________ for missing books and toys that we left by you. You are always so warm and loving, and you take such good care of us. Best ____________ for a great week.

Love, Your grandchild Definitions

› Write the spelling word that best matches each definition.

1. Questions used to check what you know or have learned ____________

2. Papers inside a notebook or book ____________

3. Groups of students ____________

4. Transportation that moves on tracks ____________

5. Small sticks used to start a fire ____________

6. Tools used for banging ____________

7. The spaces between two lines that meet at the same point ____________

› Solve the riddle.

I cover up and fix what’s broken. Try me once, try me twice, Maybe the third time won’t look so nice. What am I?

Spelling Word Story

› Complete the story using each spelling word once.

Building a Strong Neighborhood Building a Strong Neighborhood

A neighborhood is more than just streets and buildings. It’s a place where people live, work, and help each other. Some neighborhoods are busy cities with tall apartment buildings. Other neighborhoods have quiet streets with rows of _____________. Neighborhoods are better places when people work together.

Schools are an important part of a neighborhood. Students go to _____________ to learn math, reading, and science. They take _____________ to show what they have learned.

Some people in the neighborhood work in the school kitchen. The cook prepares delicious _____________, and other staff members help by serving the food and washing the _____________. Bus _____________ transport the children to and from school.

Some people work in stores and restaurants. The toy store owner _____________ for new

and exciting toys to sell in his store. The market is full of fresh foods, like apples, grapes, and juicy _____________. Firefighters keep everyone safe, and they teach fire safety, reminding people to be careful with _____________. As you pass by a park, you might see an older man sitting on a bench, reading the _____________ of his newspaper. Nearby, children run and play while parents watch and talk with friends. In the background, you might see workers banging their _____________ as they build new homes.

In the city, people use buses and _____________ to get from one place to another. Builders plan the roads carefully. They measure the _____________ so buses and cars can turn safely at corners. In the spring, you might see a worker filling potholes with ____________ of new road to make the road safe for driving.

A strong neighborhood is a place where people help each other. Everyone _____________ for a safe and happy place to live. By working together, they make their neighborhood a great place for families and friends.

words after ask happen matter

Short “a” Words

gray away maybe break

rain eight wait train

› Write the spelling word that best completes each sentence.

1. I will _______________ my teacher to explain the homework.

2. It doesn't _______________ if we win or lose; we had fun.

3. I’m excited to see what will _______________ at the party.

4. We will go to the park _______________ school is over.

Long “a” Words

› Draw a line to match each word with its correct meaning.

1. A color between black and white break

2. To go somewhere else gray

3. Could happen, but not sure away

4. A short rest maybe

More Long “a” Words

› Group the words that rhyme with each other. Challenge: Think of one more word that would fit into each group.

1. Group A: ______________, _______________, _______________

2. Group B: ______________, _______________, _______________

next again ready get pages classes lunches tests

Review Word Activities

Short “e” Words

› Look at the pictures. Then, fill in the missing word in each caption.

1. “I am __________ to eat a giant sandwich!”

3. “I need to __________ a new sandwich!”

Plural Words

2. “Oops! I dropped it __________!”

4. “Hmm, what should I eat __________?”

› Write the spelling word that best answers each question.

1. What do you take to see how much you’ve learned or remember? ____________

2. What do you turn when you read a story in a book? ____________

3. What are groups of students learning together at school? ____________

4. Which word rhymes with “bunches” and is what students eat at school? ____________

Review Word Activities

› Find four words in the list that begin with the letter “a.” Write them in alphabetical order.

› Each of the following sentences has a misspelled word. Circle the word and write the correct spelling on the line.

1. Turn the pagges to find the answers.

2. I am raedy for the big test!

3. Can you git me the pencil?

4. I don’t know what will hapen next.

5. Maybe we should start the nexxt step of the project.

6. I’m not sure, but maibe we can play outside later.

7. It doesn’t mattr how long it takes, we’ll finish the project together.

› Write the spelling words that fit into each category.

1. Colors _____________

2. Numbers _____________

3. Things at school _____________, _____________, _____________, and _____________.

Review Word Activities

Use each spelling word only once on these two pages.

› The following words all have the long “a” sound spelled as “ai.” Unscramble the letters to form the correct spelling words.

1. niar –

2. ranti –

3. iwat –

› Bonus Activity

Choose three spelling words and write them on the lines. Draw a picture for each word.

Word List With Simple Sentences

› Read the spelling words and sentences.

Word Sort

› Organize the words by spelling pattern “e” words “ue” word

1. slept The baby slept through the night.

2. extend Our teacher said she would extend recess by five minutes.

3. February February is the shortest month of the year.

4. velvet The curtains were soft and made of purple velvet.

5. kept We kept our goldfish in a small bowl on the dresser.

6. helmet Bob wore a helmet while riding his bike.

7. Wednesday We will go to the toy store on Wednesday.

8. select Mark couldn’t wait to select a new book to buy.

9. guess They each had to guess a number between one and ten.

10. swept Emma hummed as she swept the kitchen floor.

11. better The weather is better today than yesterday.

12. never Never talk to a stranger in the street.

13. sever Strong wind can sever a branch from the tree.

14. member Every member of the club got a badge.

15. letter Grandma wrote a letter to me in camp.

Spelling Patterns

Short “e” (eh) can be spelled in different ways.

‘‘e’’: Example: kept ‘‘ue’’: Example: guess

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. Always wear your ___________________ when riding a bike to stay safe.

2. ___________________ give up, even when things get tough.

3. Smile at others; it will make their day ___________________.

4. You should always be a good ___________________ of the group.

5. If you’re not sure, take a ___________________ and see what happens.

6. When you write a ___________________, be sure to use your best handwriting.

7. When you’ve ___________________ the floor, it will feel neater in your home.

Swap It

› Write the spelling word that has the same meaning as the bolded words.

1. I will reach out my hand to you when you get to the top.

2. The baby took a nap for three hours.

3. Her new dress is made of a soft, fuzzy material.

4. Only a very sharp knife will be able to cut through the rope.

5. It can be hard to pick out new paint colors for your house.

6. My birthday is in the shortest month of the year.

7. She held onto her baby blanket until she was twelve years old.

Word Riddle

› Solve the riddle. I’m in the middle, not the start, I come after Tuesday, that’s the part. Thursday follows, but I’m the one, That makes the week half done. What day am I?

Spelling Word Story

› Complete the story using each spelling word once.

Winter Fun and Safety Winter Fun and Safety

Some children love summer, but others wait for winter fun. In the month of _____________, it’s a great time for winter activities. There are many things to do, like sledding, ice skating, or building snowmen. It’s important to be safe and ready for the cold weather. Here are some tips for staying safe while having fun!

When going outside in the winter, always _____________ the right clothing. Make sure to wear a _____________ when you’re skating, sledding, or skiing. It protects your head if you fall. It’s something you should _____________ forget!

Dress in warm clothes. _____________ coats or soft, warm jackets will keep you cozy. Make sure to wear mittens, a hat, and warm boots, too. When you’re well-dressed, you will feel much _____________ in the cold! You’ll also be able to _____________ the time you’re playing outside.

You may awaken to the news that while you _____________, some snow fell. After such a night, it can be hard to walk outside. The snow has to be _____________ away to make sure the path is clear. Your driveway and sidewalks should also be _____________ clean so no one slips. If you wake up and see fresh snow outside, you might be excited to play. Before heading outside, check if the weather is safe for playing. If there are strong winds, they could _____________ a branch from a tree. If you see something dangerous, just tell a _____________ of the community safety team.

In snowy places, the township sends trucks to clear the snow. They set a day each week when no cars can park on the street. For example, if the township sets _______________ as the snow clearing day, cars must be moved out of their parking spots on Tuesday night. It’s important to stay away from the trucks while they are clearing the snow. If the weather isn’t good for playing, stay inside and find other fun things to do. You could write a _____________ to a friend, read a book, or play a game with your family. _____________ what? By being prepared and wearing the right clothes, you can have a safe and fun winter.

Word List With Simple Sentences

› Read the spelling words and sentences.

Word Sort

› Organize the words by spelling pattern.

“ee” words

“ea” words “eo” word

word

1. please It is polite to say please and thank you.

2. needle Mom used a needle to sew on the button.

3. free David got a free ticket for the raffle.

4. defeat We tried our best to defeat the other team.

5. people Some people like to go camping.

6. reason The reason I am late is because I missed the bus.

7. team The boys hoped their team would win the game.

8. either You can either color with markers or crayons.

9. sleep Ben did not want to go to sleep early.

10. weekend I’m going to visit my grandma this weekend.

11. breeze A breeze blew in through the window.

12. indeed The cake was indeed delicious, just like mom said.

13. speech Everyone clapped after the speech.

14. heater The heater warmed up the living room.

15. treat We had ice cream for a summer treat.

Spelling Patterns

Long “e” (ee) can be spelled in different ways.

“ee”: Example: needle

“ea”: Example: team

“eo”: Example: people

“ei”: Example: either

Spelling Word Activities

Synonyms

Use each spelling word only once on this page.

› Write the spelling word that is a synonym to the bolded word.

1. Different kinds of folks were at the circus.

2. The seamstress stuck a pin in the fabric to hold it in place.

3. A light wind blew the leaves around and around.

4. Mom prepares a small snack for us when we come off the bus.

5. After the three-hour hike, it was time for us to rest.

6. Jack is the best player in our group.

7. He felt sad after the loss, but he knew he tried his best.

Riddles

Teacher’s Note

A synonym is a word that means the same or almost the same as another word.

› Write the spelling word that best answers each riddle.

1. I’m a word used to be polite. When asking for something, I’m just right. _____________

2. I’m what you say, clear and loud. Speak your mind in front of a crowd. _____________

3. When the cold makes you blue - I warm you up, that’s what I do. _____________

4. I come after Friday but before Monday. I give you time to rest and play. _____________

5. A ticket to enter, for a fun day, if you got it for _____________, then you did not pay.

6. I am a word that you use to agree. You’ll see the letter “e” twice in me.

7. You can have _____________ this or that, but not both - remember that.

Word Riddle

› Solve the riddle. My first letter comes after q. The next two letters are the first two letters of eat. The rest of the word is the opposite of daughter.

Spelling Word Story

› Complete the story using each spelling word once.

A Day on the Prairie A Day on the Prairie

Emma pulled her sweater on tight as she stepped outside. A warm morning _____________ blew across the prairie. Life on the prairie was hard, but she loved the big, open land. She felt _____________ to run and explore.

Papa was busy fixing the wagon. “We need a strong team of horses to pull it,” he said, wiping his face. “The trip to town is long, and we can’t afford to fail and face _____________. I would like to arrive in town before the _____________.”

Emma’s little sister, Beth, was inside pushing a _____________ through Mama’s sewing fabric. “Mama, do I have to help? Can we _____________ have a break for a few minutes?” she complained. “I don’t want to help, _____________ ,” thought Emma as she sorted some socks that Mama had washed.

Mama smiled. “There’s no _____________ that you should stop working. We still have chores to do!”

Emma and Beth looked at each other. Maybe Mama would let them have a small _____________ like the blueberries they had picked after their work was done.

That night, Emma lay in bed, listening to the wind outside. She couldn’t _____________. The prairie was quiet but sometimes made strange noises. “Do you think there are other _____________ nearby?” she whispered to Beth.

“Maybe,” she said sleepily. “But I hope they’re friendly.”

The next day, Papa brought home a new wood burning _____________ for their cabin. “This will keep us warm in winter,” he said proudly. Later that afternoon, they visited town. A man stood in the center, giving a _____________ about how important it was for everyone to help build the schoolhouse. He spoke for a long time.

“We need everyone’s help,” he said. “This will be a place for all the children. We will work together as a _____________ to get it done.”

Emma squeezed Beth’s hand. She liked the idea of learning with other children. “This is a great idea,” she whispered.

“_____________,” Beth agreed with a smile.

Long “e” with “y” and “ey”

Word List With Simple Sentences

› Read the spelling words and sentences.

Word Sort

› Organize the words by spelling pattern.

“ey” words

“y” words

1. only There was only one cookie left in the jar.

2. chimney Our fireplace has a tall brick chimney.

3. key Kate found the hidden key to the chest.

4. family My family is very special.

5. honey Bees make honey in their hives.

6. silly Tommy likes to make silly faces.

7. jelly Mom spread jelly on our toast.

8. volley The coach taught us how to volley the ball over the net.

9. donkey The donkey ate hay in the barn.

10. baby The baby crawled across the floor.

11. valley The river flowed through the valley.

12. very That is a very beautiful sunset!

13. happy Eddy was happy to see his friends at school.

14. busy Mike is always busy fixing the pipes.

15. turkey A turkey is a big bird with long feathers.

Spelling Patterns

Long “e” (ee) can be spelled in different ways.

‘‘ey’’ at the end of a word: Example: chimney ‘‘y’’ at the end of a word: Example: silly

Spelling Word Activities

Cause and Effect

Use each spelling word only once on this page.

› Write the spelling word that best completes each cause and effect sentence.

1. We had a day off from school, so my _________________ went on a trip.

2. The cow was not in the zoo today, so we watched the _________________ instead.

3. Emma had a lot of homework, so she was _________________ all afternoon.

4. The weather was cold outside, so the _________________ had smoke coming out of it.

5. Everyone enjoyed the pizza, therefore, there was _________________ one slice left.

6. I couldn’t open the lock because we lost the _________________.

7. There was traffic on the highway, so they got home _________________ late.

Analogies

› Write the spelling word that best completes each analogy.

1. Land is to ocean as mountain is to _____________.

2. Funny is to joke as _____________ is to clown.

3. Shark is to fish as _____________ is to bird.

4. Macaroni is to cheese as peanut butter is to _____________.

5. Frown is to smile as sad is to _____________.

6. Jump is to rope as _____________ is to ball.

7. Crib is to _____________ as doghouse is to puppy.

Word Riddle

› Solve the riddle. I am sweet but not a candy, Made by bees, small and handy. Drizzle me on toast or in your tea, Golden and sticky—what could I be? ________________

Spelling Word Story

› Complete the story using each spelling word once.

Behind the Scenes with a Zookeeper Behind the Scenes with a Zookeeper

Hi! Thanks for talking with us today. Can you tell us what it’s like to be a zookeeper?

Zookeeper: Of course! Being a zookeeper is a _____________ exciting job. I take care of all kinds of animals every day. Some are big, some are small, and some can even act a bit _____________!

That sounds amazing! What animals do you take care of?

Zookeeper: I care for many animals, but one of my favorites is the _____________. I also take care of a _____________ named Tom. He makes funny gobbling sounds.

Wow! You must be all the time. What’s the secret to being a good zookeeper?

Zookeeper: I make sure all the animals have food, water, and a clean and safe place to live. I feed the bears _____________, the monkeys bananas, and the birds special seeds.

To keep the animals safe, I keep all gates locked with a _____________.

Do the animals ever act funny?

Zookeeper: Oh, yes! Sometimes, the baby goats jump around kicking their legs like they’re hitting a ball. It looks like they’re playing _____________ball with each other. The parrots like to copy what I say, and the seals play games in the water. That sounds like fun! Where do the animals sleep?

Zookeeper: We have different homes for them. The wolves have a big space down in the _____________. The horses stay in the stables. Some animals, like raccoons, try to sneak into the smoky _____________ for warmth! The owls are the _____________ ones who sleep in their trees during the day. They come out at night to play.

Do you have young animals at the zoo?

Zookeeper: Yes! Right now, we have a _____________ panda and a tiny giraffe. We also have many little ducklings. Baby animals make us _____________, but also need extra care.

Thank you for sharing! Any last words?

Zookeeper: If you ever visit a zoo with friends and _____________, remember to be kind to the animals. Don’t forget that you can buy food, drinks, and even ______________ sandwiches at the food stand.

Word List With Simple Sentences

› Read the spelling words and sentences.

Word Sort

› Organize the words by spelling pattern.

“o” words

“u” words

“ou” words

1. from David borrowed a book from the class library.

2. Sunday Next Sunday is my birthday.

3. money Tommy saved up money to buy a bike.

4. done The workers are done building our house.

5. under We keep our bikes under the steps.

6. double My brother ordered a double scoop of ice cream.

7. mother Kate’s mother has an English accent.

8. cousin My cousin and I built a clubhouse in the woods.

9. month December is the last month of the year.

10. trouble Jimmy has trouble tying his shoes.

11. brother I walk to school with my brother.

12. couple A couple of kids played in the yard.

13. wonder I wonder what’s for dinner tonight.

14. young Eli was too young to play outside by himself.

15. tough The math problem was tough, but we figured it out.

Spelling Patterns

Short “u” (uh) can be spelled in different ways.

“o”: Example: money

“u”: Example: Sunday

“ou”: Example: double

Spelling Word Activities

Fill in the Blank

Use each spelling word only once on this page.

› Write the spelling word that best completes each sentence.

1. Pasta is a food that comes _________________ Italy.

2. Isaac has three sisters and one baby _________________.

3. If you make _________________ in school, the principal may call your parents.

4. Homework must be _________________ before inviting friends over.

5. _________________ is our day of the week for laundry and gardening.

6. Did you ever _________________ what it would be like to travel to space?

7. We each ate a _________________ of cookies at the party.

Word Sets

› Write the spelling word that goes together with each set of words.

1. coins, dollars, gold,

2. week, day, year,

3. below, beneath, down,

4. mommy, mama, mom,

5. baby, child, chick,

6. twins, shoes, chopsticks,

7. family, aunt, uncle,

Word Riddle

› Solve the riddle. Hard to spell but easy to say, I rhyme with “stuff” in a special way. I’m not soft, I’m rough and strong, Guess my spelling, it won’t be long! ________________

Spelling Word Story

› Complete the story using each spelling word once.

A Trip to the Circus A Trip to the Circus

One sunny _____________ morning, Max and his little _____________ , Ben, and their _____________ Tom were so excited because they were going to the circus! Their _____________ had promised them a fun day, and it was finally here. All Max could do was think and _____________ what amazing things they would see.

The circus was even bigger than they had imagined! They paid some _____________ and walked right in.

“Look, Max!” Ben pointed to a clown juggling six balls in the air. Max’s mouth dropped open. “Wow, that’s _____________ the amount that I can do!”

They walked around and saw a _____________ child riding an elephant. They also saw acrobats flipping high in the sky. The circus was full of surprises! After they ate some cotton candy, it was time for the show to begin. They found their seats, and the lights went dim. The ringmaster stepped into the spotlight.

“Welcome!” he shouted. “Get ready for the best show ever!”

The crowd clapped. The first act was a group of strong, _____________

lions jumping _____________ and over big fire rings. Max watched, Amazed at how brave the lion tamers were.

Next, there was a clown who made everyone laugh by tripping over his big shoes. Ben even got picked _____________ the crowd to help the clown on stage.

The most exciting part was when a _____________ of tightrope walkers did a daring act. They walked across a rope, standing tall and proud. They would be in _____________ if the rope got shaky. Max, Tom, and Ben couldn’t believe their eyes. The acrobats walked to the other side without a problem. “They must have practiced for a whole _____________,” said Tom.

When the show was _____________, Max said, “That was the best day ever! I can’t wait for next year!”

When Max and Ben got home, they wrote a thank you note to their mom. They listed all the fun things they liked about the trip. They couldn’t wait for the next trip to the circus!

Word List With Simple Sentences

› Read the spelling words and sentences.

Word Sort

› Organize the words by spelling pattern:

word

words

words

words

words

1. isn’t It isn’t cold outside today.

2. she’s She’s always smiling when I see her.

3. he’s He’s going to the store later.

4. they’ll I wonder if they’ll be on time to school.

5. I’ve It looks like I’ve lost my key.

6. we’ll We’ll help the old man with his bags.

7. we’ve That was the heaviest snow we’ve ever seen.

8. it’s That giraffe is so tall; it’s reaching the trees.

9. they’ve Go check if they’ve finished their homework.

10. she’ll She’ll cook meatballs and spaghetti for supper.

11. you’ll You’ll really enjoy a trip to that park.

12. they’d They’d finished their homework before dinner.

13. you’d Grandpa thought you’d help rake the leaves.

14. I’d I’d rather jump rope than play ball.

15. I’m I’m the tallest in my class.

Spelling Patterns

Contractions are when two words are combined into one by leaving out one or more letters and replacing it with a symbol called an apostrophe (uh-POS-truh-fee).

word

Examples: I + am I’m you + will you’ll

Spelling Word Activities

Matching

Use each spelling word only once on this page.

› Draw a line to the word that can replace the two bolded words in the sentence.

1. You will be so surprised to hear what happened. they’d

2. My father said that he is buying a school bus. It’s

3. It is going to be our family’s new car. You’ll

4. I am excited to show it to my friends. I’d

5. Maybe they will think that it’s funny. he’s

6. They had baked the cake but forgot the sugar. I’m

7. I would love if this would happen. they’ll

Multiple Choice

› Choose the correct word to fill in the blank and write it on the line.

1. I wonder if ____________ planting vegetables. a. she’s b. isn’t c. we’ll

2. ____________ never been on an airplane. a. We’ll b. I’ve c. Isn’t

3. That clock broke; it ____________ ticking today. a. I’ve b. they’ve c. isn’t

4. ____________ been waiting for the delivery a. I’m b. We’ve c. It’s

5. Mr. Smith asked if ____________ like to help him. a. she’s b. it’s c. you’d

6. The teacher said ____________ start learning soon. a. she’s b. we’ll c. they’ve

7. ____________ been to that store twice this week. a. They’ve b. She’ll c. Isn’t

Word Riddle

› Solve the riddle.

I look like a shell you find on the shore. But I’m really two words, not just one anymore. Take “she” and “will,” then drop the “w” and “i.” What word do you get when you give it a try? ________________

› Complete the story using each spelling word once.

A Treehouse for Three A Treehouse for Three

One sunny Sunday morning, Max, Jake, and Ben decided they were going to build the best treehouse ever. ____________ (They had) been dreaming about it for weeks. “I think it’ll be the coolest treehouse in the whole forest!” Max said, holding up a piece of wood.

“____________ (We have) got everything we need,” Jake and Ben said. “Nails, hammers, and lots of ideas. ____________ (It is) going to be amazing!”

Ben, the careful one, looked up at the tall tree. “____________ (I am) not sure if we can reach that high,” he said, squinting. “What if we can’t get the ladder to stay?”

Max smiled. “____________ (We will) figure it out. We’ve done stuff like this before. It ____________ (is not) going to be too difficult.”

“I’ll go first!” Jake offered. He grabbed the ladder and carefully climbed up. “I think this is the perfect spot for the floor.”

“Be careful!” Ben warned. “You’re higher than ____________ (you would) think!”

After a lot of teamwork, they finally had the treehouse floor built. Max hammered in the last nail. They all stepped back to look at what they’d done. “Let’s show it to my mother. ____________ (She is) going to love it. ____________(She will) never believe that we built it by ourselves!” said Max. “It’s the most beautiful treehouse ____________ (I have) ever seen,” Max’s mom said when she came to see it. Ben grinned. “____________ (I would) love to stay here and read a book.”

Jake walked away for a few minutes. He came back holding a rope ladder. “I hope ____________ (he is) going to tie it on tight,” thought Ben. The boys couldn’t wait for their friends to come visit their new hideout. “____________(They will) be amazed!” Ben exclaimed. “____________(They have) been waiting all week to see this,” Max said. That afternoon, the boys decided it was time to test out their treehouse.“I bet ____________ (you will) be the first one up there!” Jake said to Ben, patting him on the back. When their friends arrived, the boys climbed up to show off their hard work. From that day on, the treehouse became the best place to play and talk.

slept guess better never

Short ‘‘e’’ Words

› Unscramble the letters in parentheses. Then, write the word to complete the sentence.

1. (ugses) Sam tried to what was wrapped up in the gift box.

2. (vener) I will be late for school again.

3. (lespt) Pat under his covers until the sun came up.

4. (ttbere) It is to eat fruits than candies.

please people sleep treat

Short a words

only family very busy

Long ‘‘e’’ Words

› Write the spelling word that goes together with each set of words.

1. Folks, friends, humans,

2. Snack, gift, candy,

3. Thank you, sorry, you’re welcome,

4. Rest, nap, doze,

Long “e” with “y” Words

› Match each word with its definition.

family only very busy

1. just one and no more

2. having a lot to do

3. a group of people who are related to each other

4. a lot or more than usual

Review Word Activities

Short ‘‘u’’ Words

› Write the word that completes each sentence, and rhymes with the underlined word.

1. Martin paid a lot of for the honey.

2. Bob is my other .

3. My screwed on the cover.

4. Sometimes, I wonder about what is the steps. money under mother brother

Contraction Words

I’m it’s isn’t we’ve

› Write the spelling word for each word pair.

1. it is ____________

2. we have ____________ 3. is not ____________

4. I am ____________

Review Word Activities

› Answer the clues with a spelling word. Fill in the blanks on the following page to complete the crossword puzzle. Apostrophes should be written in their own box on the puzzle.

1. Short for “I am“

3. Just one and nothing more

4. The group of people that you live with

6. A short way to say “is not”

9. Rhymes with wept and kept

10. When something is below something else

11. A polite word we say when asking for something ___________

13. You wear pajamas when you go to .

14. When you have a lot to do, you are .

16. More than one person

17. Short for “we have”

Across: Down:

2. Paper or coins you use to buy things

5. This person is known as Mom, Mommy, or Mama

6. A shorter way to say “it is”

7. To try to figure out an answer

8. Something special that you might get for good work

12. When you are not sick anymore, you are

14. A boy in your family

15. Not ever

Use each spelling word only once on this page.

› Complete the crossword puzzle.

Word List With Simple Sentences

› Read the spelling words and sentences.

Word Sort

› Organize the words by spelling pattern.

“o” words

“u” words

1. drum The band marched to the beat of the drum.

2. just I missed my alarm and just woke up.

3. bunk Our bunk won the contest in camp.

4. hundred I have a hundred stamps in my collection.

5. public The park is open to the public every day.

6. must Baby chicks must stay warm when they are born.

7. juggle My brother can juggle four balls.

8. none None of the neighbors had eggs to lend.

9. hungry Hungry cows ate in the field.

10. monkey The monkey ate five bananas.

11. thunder Thunder and lightning can scare a baby.

12. tunnel The train drove through the tunnel

13. cover Cover the pot so the water can boil.

14. number Lily wrote her phone number on a piece of paper.

15. punish The king will punish the thief.

Spelling Patterns

Short “u” (uh) can be spelled in different ways.

‘‘o’’: Example: none

‘‘u’’ : Example: hundred

Spelling Word Activities

Clues

› Write the spelling word that best fits each clue.

1. A type of bed with two levels to sleep on.

Use each spelling word only once on this page.

2. A loud noise heard from the sky during a rainstorm.

3. I’m an animal that likes to copy what it sees.

4. I’m a musical instrument that you hit with sticks.

5. If you can throw and catch balls in the air, you can ____________.

6. If you need to eat or would like some food, you are .

7. You can travel through me underground by car or train. ____________

Swap It

› Write the spelling word that has the same meaning as the bolded words.

1. We have exactly one more hour to finish cleaning our room.

2. It is not nice to scream and shout in the open.

3. She knew all the answers on the math test and got a perfect score.

4. The father had to give a time-out to his son.

5. You have to look both ways before crossing the street.

6. Not one of the trees changed colors yet.

7. Be sure to screw the cap back onto the soda bottle.

Word Riddle

› Solve the riddle.

I am a word that’s used to count, To tell you what is the amount. I can be large or I can be small. Without me, math won’t work at all. ________________

Spelling Word Story

› Complete the story using each spelling word once.

How to Catch Fish How to Catch Fish

Catching fish can be fun. Do you want to know how?

First, you ___________ have the right supplies. You’ll need a fishing rod, a reel, and some fishing line. You’ll also need a hook and worms. The worms will attract the ___________ fish. Now, let’s talk about where to fish. You can fish in a ___________ lake or pond. Look for a quiet spot where the fish like to swim. Check the weather before you go. Fish are more likely to be around when it’s warm and sunny. Wear a cap to ___________ your head ___________ in case the sun is strong. If you hear ___________ , wait until the storm passes. Safety first!

Once you’re at your spot, connect the hook to the end of the line. Put a worm on the hook. Hold the rod with both hands. Throw the fishing line into the water. Try to be very still. You don’t want to scare the fish away! While you wait, enjoy the outdoors. Don’t hum a tune or

___________ a beat on a log. That might keep the fish away. If you feel a tug on the line, chances are you caught a fish! Use the fishing reel to pull the line towards you and check. It can be hard to ___________ everything you’re holding. Each time you practice, it’ll get easier. Fishing takes patience. It isn’t about catching a certain ___________ of fish. Sometimes, you might feel like you’ve been fishing for a ___________ hours, but don’t give up. Don’t ___________ yourself for not catching any fish. ___________ of it matters as long as you’re having a good time.

When you’re done fishing, find a spot under lots of trees. If the trees are full of leaves, it will feel cool and shady, like being inside a ___________. You may even fall asleep after all that hard work. Perhaps you’ll dream about a forest, with a ___________ swinging from a tree and a rabbit resting by a bush.

Once you get good at fishing, you can teach others. I’m sure your whole ___________ at camp would love to learn!

Word List With Simple Sentences

› Read the spelling words and sentences.

Word Sort

› Organize the words by spelling pattern.

words

words

1. pretty We saw pretty flowers in the garden.

2. little My little brother likes to play.

3. spring The weather gets warmer in the spring.

4. winter It snowed a lot this winter

5. sibling Lily is my youngest sibling.

6. river We took a boat ride down the river.

7. frigid The air felt frigid, and it made Larry shiver.

8. December December is the last month of the year.

9. filter We need to filter the water before drinking it.

10. children Three children giggled in the clubhouse.

11. limit There is a limit to how much candy you can eat.

12. chicken Our chicken laid two eggs this morning.

13. begin Let’s begin the science project this afternoon.

14. fill Please fill the bucket with soap and water so we can mop.

15. dish Meat and potatoes were served as the main dish.

Spelling Patterns

Short “i” (ih) can be spelled in different ways.

‘‘i’’: Example: little ‘‘e’’: Example: pretty

Spelling Word Activities

Antonyms

Use each spelling word only once on this page.

› Write the spelling word that is an antonym to the bolded word.

1. Sam’s pet hamster is big and furry.

2. Check out that ugly duckling swimming in the pond.

3. Most adults like to eat chips and cookies.

4. The summer is my favorite season.

5. Josh asked me to empty the bucket of toys.

6. It was time to end the meeting with Mr. Smith.

7. The bedroom was hot, and we could not sleep.

Make it Plural!

› Write the spelling word that best completes each sentence as a plural form.

1. There are five ___________s in my family.

2. Kate helped dry the breakfast ___________es.

3. The students found the ___________s on the map and colored them blue.

4. Feathered ___________s jumped around the coop waiting for some food.

5. The pool has strong ___________s to clean the water.

6. The trampoline has ___________s that make it bounce.

7. Speed ___________s keep everyone safe on the road.

Word Riddle

› Solve the riddle. I’m the twelfth month of the year, With chilly days that bring frost near. I end with “r” and start with “D.” You always must capitalize me. What’s my name?

Spelling Word Story

› Complete the story using each spelling word once.

The Changing Seasons The Changing Seasons

Have you ever wondered what happens when ____________ turns into ____________ ?

It’s like the outdoors is waking up from a long, cold nap!

In ________________ , the world can feel ____________ — so cold that your breath turns into little clouds! The ____________ might even freeze, making it look like a giant ice skating rink. People bundle up in warm jackets and scarves to stay cozy. The trees have lost their leaves. Many animals are hiding out, staying warm. Some animals, like bears, are taking long naps during the winter.

As the days grow longer and the sun shines brighter, spring ____________s . The snow starts to melt. ____________ flowers peek out of the ground. Suddenly, colorful buds start growing on the trees. The grass turns a fresh, bright green. This is the perfect time for ____________ to run outside with their ____________s and enjoy the sunshine.

One of the best parts about spring is how the river starts to ____________ up again with water as the snow melts away. Frogs begin to croak. Birds sing happy songs in the trees. In fact, many animals have babies in spring. Chickens on a farm lay eggs that will soon hatch into ____________ chicks! Spring is a season full of new beginnings. Flowers bloom, animals come out to play, and children can finally spend more time outdoors.

There is no ____________ to the number of exciting new changes that take place in the spring. Your favorite ____________ may change from a warm bowl of ____________ soup to refreshing popsicles. Before you know it, the seasons will change again. This time, the summer sun will shine, and hot weather will come. Some people like to wear sunglasses to ____________ out the bright light. Swimming pools and biking trails will fill with people as the cold winter ends.

Word List With Simple Sentences

› Read the spelling words and sentences.

Word Sort

› Organize the words by spelling pattern. “i_e” words

1. while I’ll color while you paint.

2. item There was an item missing from the lunchbox.

3. eyes Mike’s eyes are brown.

4. wise Grandparents are old and wise

5. lion A lion roared loudly.

6. size His hat did not fit because it was the wrong size.

7. drive Dad will drive us to school today.

8. right If you get the answer right, you will receive a point.

9. tiny Tiny ants crawled across the picnic table.

“eye” word

“igh” word

“i” words

“ie” word

10. pilot The pilot landed the plane smoothly.

11. tried I tried to catch the ball, but I missed.

12. hike You can hike up the hill to watch the sunrise.

13. silent It was silent in the classroom when the teacher spoke.

14. arrival Our cousins’ arrival was very exciting.

15. idea The writer had a good idea for the story.

Spelling Patterns

Long “i” (iye) can be spelled in different ways.

“i-consonant-e” : (the silent “e” at the end, makes the “i” long). Example: wise

‘‘eye’’ : Example: eyes ‘‘igh’’ : Example: right

‘‘i’’ : Example: item ‘‘ie’’ : Example: tried

Spelling Word Activities

Questions

Use each spelling word only once on this page.

› Write the spelling word that best answers each question.

1. Who drives a plane?

2. What do you use to help you see?.

3. What is the opposite of left?

4. Who is the king of all animals?

5. What is something that only adults can do?

6. How should it sound in the library?

7. What do you call a walk up a mountain?

Correct the Mistakes

› Find the spelling mistake in each advertisement. Rewrite the word correctly.

1. Car washes for you! Free snack and drinks wile you wait.

2. Babysitter available for your tinee little kids.

3. New grocery store. We have every eytem that you need.

4. Swimming pool for rent. Ready for summer’s arrivel.

5. Make a wyse decision. Hire us to shovel your snow.

6. New shoe store. We have every siz shoe and sneaker.

7. Tryde to fix your bike? Didn’t work? We can fix it for you.

Word Riddle

› Solve the riddle.

I am something you have in your mind, A thought or plan that you might find. I can be great or small.

I help you think and solve it all. ________________

Spelling Word Story

› Complete the story using each spelling word once.

The Role of a Pilot The Role of a Pilot

A ____________ is a person who flies an airplane or helicopter. Pilots are important because they help bring people and goods to different places. It is harder to fly a plane than to ____________ a car. Pilots must be smart and ____________. They have to be able to make the ____________ decisions in hard situations. This is why pilots go through lots of training before they are allowed to fly on their own.

One of the first things a pilot learns is how to prepare for a flight. Before takeoff, pilots check each ____________ on the plane to make sure everything is safe. They inspect the airplane to make sure it is the right ____________ for the job. A plane that is too small may not be able to carry enough people or luggage, while a plane that is too large could be difficult to fly.

During a flight, pilots use their ____________ to watch for any dangers in the sky.

They also need to pay attention to the weather and other planes. It’s important for pilots to be ____________ when they fly the plane. In the cockpit, pilots must focus on their work, no matter how ____________ the buildings and cars below seem. Pilots also need to be able to handle surprises. For example, if a pilot is flying over a forest and spots a ____________ in the wild below, they must stay focused. If something goes wrong ____________ they are flying, they must stay calm and think quickly. If you have ever ____________ flying a plane, you would know that it is no easy thing.

Before the ____________ at their destination, pilots announce the weather and the time in the place where they will be landing. Pilots who have time between flights sometimes like to explore the area, whether it’s a new city or the countryside. This is a good ____________ to help them relax before their next flight. However, they need to make sure to rest before flying again. A long ____________ is not a good choice for a pilot who will be flying soon. Pilots have an important job in making sure flights are safe and smooth.

Word List With Simple Sentences

› Read the spelling words and sentences.

Word Sort

› Organize the words by spelling pattern. “i” words

1. wild Lions are wild animals.

2. Friday We will visit our grandparents on

3. slight There is a slight crack in the window.

4. kind My teacher is kind to us.

5. sign A red stop sign has eight sides.

6. child Dad liked to color when he was a

7. dry You can use a towel to dry

8. mind I don’t mind sharing my crayons.

9. type Cherries are my favorite

10. behind Jimmy hid behind the slide in the park.

11. my My cat likes to nap in the sun.

“igh” word “y” words

12. fly Tiny insects fly around the flowers.

13. buy My sister will buy apples at the grocery.

14. style The log cabin had an old-fashioned style. when they are hungry.

Spelling Patterns

(iye) can be spelled in different ways.

: Example: wild

: Example: slight : Example: dry

Spelling Word Activities

Analogies

Use each spelling word only once on this page.

› Write the spelling word that best completes each analogy.

1. Sunday is to Monday as Thursday is to ________________.

2. Happy is to sad as calm is to ________________.

3. Hateful is to mean as helpful is to ________________.

4. Dog is to puppy as parent is to ________________.

5. Car is to drive as plane is to ________________.

6. Cold is to hot as wet is to ________________.

7. Your is to yours as ________________ is to mine.

Sayings and Advice

› Write the spelling word that best completes each saying or piece of advice.

1. Don’t ________________ over spilled milk.

2. ________________ one, get one free.

3. Stop at the stop ________________.

4. Make up your ________________.

5. There’s a ________________ chance of rain.

6. Each person has their own ________________.

7. Don’t look ________________ you; keep moving forward.

Word Riddle

› Solve the riddle. I have two meanings that are both quite different. One means a kind or a category. The other is something you do when you write using a keyboard. ________________

Spelling Word Story

› Complete the story using each spelling word once.

Up Close with Birds Up Close with Birds

On ____________, I went to the park with my friends to learn about birds. The air was cool and ____________, and we felt a ____________ breeze. We were excited because we had learned about birds in school. Today, we would see them up close. Our ____________ tour guide showed us where to look out for birds. She also told us some amazing facts.

Our guide told us to try and spot an unusual bird. “You have to use your ____________ and focus,” she said. I had brought along a pair of binoculars. As I looked through them, I saw a bird ____________ a tree. Then, it flew out into the sky. I was amazed to see how birds ____________ so high. It’s also amazing that they can travel long distances. One of my friends said she wanted to ____________ a pair of binoculars so she could see the birds better. “Maybe next time,” she said, because her mom said they would have to save up for them.

Suddenly, we heard a ____________ from across the field. We rushed over and saw a baby bird that had fallen from its nest. We knew we should be careful because it might be scared. A smart person from the park told us to leave it alone so the parents could come back for it.

As we walked around, we noticed that each bird had a different ____________ of flying. Some soared high, while others darted from tree to tree. I pointed out a bird to my friend, saying, “That’s ____________ favorite ____________ of bird!” It was a blue jay. I’ve always loved blue jays since I was a very small ____________.

There was a ____________ that said “Bird Watching Area.” Right next to it, we spotted a ____________ bird hopping on the ground. It was amazing to see these birds in nature. They were just like the ones we learned about in class.

Word List With Simple Sentences

› Read the spelling words and sentences.

Word Sort

› Organize the words by spelling pattern.

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-ed words

1. wished Tommy wished he could fly.

2. filled The man filled our balloons with air.

3. laughing My friend was laughing when I told him a joke.

4. counting We are counting down the days until the trip.

5. painted Becky painted a beautiful sunset.

6. floated A leaf floated on the pond.

7. reading Robert is reading a book to his siblings.

8. raced Runners raced to the finish line.

9. thanked Mr. Brown thanked us for washing his car.

10. happened Something surprising happened this morning.

11. trapped The mouse was trapped in the corner.

12. standing Standing straight makes you look taller.

13. mopped Mom mopped the kitchen floor.

14. blinked She blinked when I turned on the light.

15. looking People are looking for new shoes at the sale.

Spelling Patterns

Words ending in “-ing” mean the action is happening now. Example: laughing

Words ending in “-d” or “-ed” mean the action already happened. Example: painted

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 kids were ______________ when they saw the clown.

2. We were ______________ for the missing piece of the puzzle.

3. Guess what ______________ at school today?

4. We spent the afternoon ______________ the peanuts we found in the hunt.

5. I ______________ my friend to the corner of the block.

6. Max is ______________ on the top of a tall ladder.

7. ______________ is a great way to relax.

Switch It

› Read the first sentence. Fill in the second sentence with an -ed word.

1. Tomorrow I will paint. Yesterday, I ______________.

2. David wishes for a new bike. David ______________ for a new bike last year.

3. We will fill in the test answers. We ______________ in the test answers yesterday.

4. Ice cubes are floating in the juice. Ice cubes ______________ in the juice this morning.

5. Make sure to thank the bus driver. I ______________ the bus driver when he dropped me off.

6. On Thursday, we will mop the floor. Last Thursday, we ______________ the floor.

7. The spider will trap a bug in its web. The spider ______________ a bug in its web.

Word Riddle

› Solve the riddle. I’m something you do with your eyes, I happen quickly, sometimes from surprise. I don’t last long but happen all the time. Can you solve this little rhyme? ________________

Spelling Word Story

› Complete the story using each spelling word once.

The Lemonade Stand The Lemonade Stand

Dan, Bob, and Mike had always ____________ they could run their own lemonade stand. One sunny Sunday morning, they finally made it happen. They took out their brushes and ____________ a big wooden sign. It said, “Fresh Lemonade – Only 50 Cents!” The boys ____________ to the corner of Dan’s street to set up their stand. Bob squeezed fresh lemons. Mike ____________ up the pitchers with water. Dan added ice cubes, sugar, and lemon juice to each one. After mixing it well, they were ready to start selling their treat. A neighbor walked by, ____________ the sign carefully. He ____________ in surprise and smiled. “Only 50 cents? That’s a great deal!” he said. The boys began ____________ with excitement. They couldn’t wait to make a sale. But then—uh-oh! As Mike went to refill the pitcher, he knocked it over by mistake. The lemonade ____________ in the air for a split second before splashing all over. The

table and sidewalk were covered in ice-cold lemonade. “Noooo!” Dan gasped. The lemonade was everywhere! The boys felt like they were ____________ in a sticky mess.

“It’s okay,” Bob said quickly. “We’ll fix it!” They grabbed towels and ____________ up the spill.

“This is not how I imagined our lemonade stand going,” Dan said, ____________ sadly at the last of the lemonade.

“Well, it’s not the end of the world,” Mike said as he looked at the table and began ____________ how many cups were left. “We still have some lemonade that we can sell!”

Soon, the stand was back in business. They were ____________ and waiting for some more customers. A few little boys came up to order. They paid and ____________ them for such a refreshing drink.

As the sun started to set, the boys counted the money they made. “I can’t believe how many people came by,” said Mike. “We did it! And we even made 15 dollars!”

“Yes,” Dan said, “even though that spill ____________ , we still had a great time!”

The boys cleaned up, excited to do this again another day.

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Review Word Activities

Short “u” Words

› Group the words that rhyme with each other. Challenge: Think of one more word that would fit into each group.

1. Group A ____________ ____________ ____________ 2. Group B ____________ ____________ ____________

Short “i” Words

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Short a words while drive eyes right

› Choose the word that best completes each cause and effect statement.

1. The juggler was ready to _________ his show. They opened the curtains.

2. _________ is almost here. Mom bought a scarf and hat for each of us.

3. The cake was still raw inside. We baked it a _________ longer.

4. It was getting dark outside. The ___________ had to go to bed.

Long “i” Words

› Circle the word that best answers each sentence.

1. You have two of these to help you see.

A. while B. drive C. eyes D. right

2. This direction is the opposite of left.

A. while B. drive C. eyes D. right

3. Another way to say a long time: “a

A. while B. drive C. eyes D. right

4. You might do this in a bumper car.

A. while B. drive C. eyes D. right

Review Word Activities

More Long “i” Words

› Write the spelling word that answers each question below.

1. Which word describes how clothing might look?

2. What do you call a son or a daughter?

3. What type of friend would you like to have?

4. Which day comes after Thursday?

Friday style kind child laughing happened filled thanked

-ed or -ing Endings

› Write the synonym for each word or phrase.

took place

Review Word Activities

› Complete the letter by filling in the blanks. Dear Grandma, My heart is ___________ with thanks to you. It was so special to come visit your home last week. As ___________, we always feel special to have grandparents like you. Since we were ___________, you have always been ___________ and loving to us. Grandma, you always have ___________ the ___________ thing to say to make us smile. Thanks for telling great bedtime stories as you tucked us in at night. Oh, and I ___________ mention that early morning ___________ with Grandpa to the top of the big hill on ___________ morning. Watching the sunrise from there was lovely. Can’t wait to come back again!

Love, Trudy

Review Word Activities

Use each spelling word only once on these two pages.

› First, unscramble each of the words. Next, color the words as follows:

• Color words with a short “i” sound red.

• Color words with a long “i” sound blue.

• Color words with a short “u” sound yellow.

• Color words that end with -ing green.

• Color words that end with -ed orange.

Word Sort

› Organize the words by spelling pattern.

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Word List With Simple Sentences

› Read the spelling words and sentences.

1. sock My sock went missing in the laundry.

2. October October brings cool winds and falling leaves.

3. block Mike and Sam can bike around the block.

4. bottle She drank water from a bottle

5. sorry I was sorry when I cracked the window.

6. body Water and sleep are both good for your body

7. clock That new clock rings every hour.

8. problem We thought of a way to solve the problem

9. rocket The rocket blasted into space.

10. forgot Molly forgot her lunch at home.

11. wash You can use a mop to wash the floor.

12. doctor They went to the doctor for a checkup.

13. jog Let’s jog around the block.

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14. pocket She saved the candy in her pocket for later.

15. want I want to help my mom in the kitchen. Short “o” (ah) can be spelled in different ways.

Spelling Patterns

: Example: bottle ‘‘a’’ : Example: wash

Spelling Word Activities

Definitions

Use each spelling word only once on this page.

› Write the spelling word that best matches each definition.

1. Something that tells you the time

2. Not a walk, but also not a run

3. A tall, round container used to hold liquids __________________

4. You wear this on your toes and feet.

5. It travels to outer space.

6. You might visit me if you are sick.

7. Put your hands in me if they are cold.

Word Sets

› Write the spelling word that goes together with each set of words.

1. January, March, April,

2. clean, scrub, sweep,

3. street, road, path, __________________

4. apology, excuse me, forgive,

5. mistake, trouble, challenge, __________________

6. like, wish, need __________________

7. missed, left behind, didn’t remember, __________________

Word Riddle

› Solve the riddle. I can be strong or weak, tall or small. I have many parts, but no screws at all. What am I?

Spelling Word Story

› Complete the story using each spelling word once.

Useful Ideas and Inventions Useful Ideas and Inventions

Inventions are all around us! Some are big, and some are small. But they all help make life easier. An invention doesn’t have to be huge to be great. Even small ideas can solve a _____________.

Some inventions are big and amazing. For example, the light bulb helps us see when it gets dark. A _____________ lets astronauts travel into space.

Some inventions are small but still very useful. A _____________ helps us know the time. Long ago, the sun was used to tell time. Now, we use clocks at home or wear them on our wrists. A clock helps us know when to go to school, when to eat, and when to go to bed.

Another smart idea is the _____________. Socks keep our feet warm and protected. If you ever _____________ to wear socks, you will realize how helpful they are!

Another smart and simple invention is the _____________. You can slip in a snack, a coin, or something special to take with you. It may seem small, but a pocket can be a big help when you don’t _____________ to carry a bag.

One invention that helps us keep our homes clean is the mop. Instead of getting on your hands and knees to scrub the floor, you can use a mop to _____________ away dirt and spills while standing up. It saves time and helps keep your back from getting tired!

Warm winter coats are another smart idea. Some coats have soft duck feathers inside that help trap heat. Starting in _____________ and going all the way through winter, we wear a coat to keep our _____________

warm. Even the _____________ might tell you to wear one so you stay healthy in the cold!

One more smart invention is sunglasses. They have dark glass to help block the bright sun. This way, you can see without squinting. If you go for a _____________ around the _____________, take those sunglasses and a water _____________ with you.

So next time something is making you feel _____________ or giving you trouble, think of a new idea that can fix it and make things easier!

Word List With Simple Sentences

› Read the spelling words and sentences.

Word Sort

› Organize the words by spelling pattern.

“oa” words

“ow” words “o_e” words

1. goat There are two cows and one goat in the barn.

2. slow A yellow traffic light means slow down.

3. globe We found North America on the globe.

4. blow In the summer, kids like to blow bubbles.

5. hotel The fancy hotel had a spiral staircase.

6. joke Mark laughed when I told him a joke.

7. bonus You can score many bonus points in the game.

8. snow It started to snow, so the children ran outside to play.

9. expose Picking up the rock will expose the bugs hiding under it.

10. froze The top of the lake froze over into ice.

11. moment Ann waited a moment and then drank the hot tea.

12. float Rubber ducks can float in water.

13. donate Some people donate their old toys to schools.

14. soap To wash the dishes, you need warm water and soap.

15. yellow Yellow is a cheerful color.

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Spelling Patterns

Long “o” (oh) can be spelled in different ways.

“oa’’ : Example: goat

“ow’’ : Example: slow

“o-consonant-e” (the silent “e” at the end, makes the “o” long) Example: globe

“o” : Example: hotel

Spelling Word Activities

Definitions

Use each spelling word only once on this page.

› Draw a line to match each spelling word with its definition.

1. expose a very short amount of time

2. hotel to show something that was hidden

3. moment something extra that you get

4. bonus a round model of the Earth that shows lands and oceans

5. donate when something turned to ice because it got very cold

6. globe to give to others without getting paid back

7. froze a place where people stay when they travel

Swap It

› Write the spelling word that has the same meaning as the bolded words.

1. My favorite farm animal is the small skinny one with horns ______________

2. Not fast but steady wins the race. ______________

3. The new car is the color of a lemon. ______________

4. You can push air out of your straw to make bubbles in your drink. ______________

5. Mike needs shampoo and body wash to take a shower. ______________

6. Our teacher always puts a funny story or riddle at the end of the test. ______________

7. When you drop a penny in the water, it cannot stay on top of the water ______________

Word Riddle

› Solve the riddle. I fall from the sky, but I’m not rain, I cover the ground, but I don’t leave a stain. I’m cold to the touch, but I’m soft and light, What am I, falling down on a winter’s night?

Spelling Word Story

› Complete the story using each spelling word once.

The Amazing Ice Hotel The Amazing Ice Hotel

In some parts of the _____________ where it snows a lot, people can stay in a special kind of _____________. It is called an ice hotel. The whole place is made of _____________ and ice! It’s very cold, but it’s also beautiful. Building an ice hotel is a _____________ job. It takes time and patience. Workers take water that _____________ into ice and carve it into walls and furniture.

Some people who come to stay in the ice hotel can only last for a _____________ because it is so cold. Guests sleep with thick blankets that keep them warm. Guest sometimes make a _____________ about sleeping in a freezer, but the blankets keep them safe and cozy. These blankets trap the heat inside and don’t _____________ them to too much cold air. The cold winds _____________ outside, and the snowflakes continue to

_____________ as the guests sleep safe and sound.

The rooms are decorated with cool carvings. Some rooms have animal designs, like a cow, sheep, or _____________ shaped on the walls or ceilings. Every piece of furniture is made of ice. The whole place looks white and cloudy. When people come to see the ice hotel, they can _____________ money to help pay for the workers who built it. The workers worked hard to make the hotel and keep it clean. They even use _____________ to wash the floors, just like at any other hotel. The owners of an ice hotel always hope for cold weather. If the bright _____________ sun shines too much, their whole building might melt. Colorful lights are a _____________ for visitors. Sometimes, workers put colorful lights behind the walls. They add a nice glow. Ice hotels are cool places to visit!

Word Sort

› Organize the words by spelling pattern.

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Word List With Simple Sentences

› Read the spelling words and sentences.

1. most Most kids enjoy biking in the summer.

2. bowl Mom poured more cereal into my breakfast bowl.

3. ago Long ago, people traveled by horse and buggy.

4. phone The phone rang, but no one answered it.

5. over Bob came over to play at my house.

6. coast The coast is where the land meets the sea.

7. almost Lucy almost forgot to feed her fish.

8. toast For breakfast, we ate eggs with toast

9. broke A glass vase fell off the table and broke.

10. boat There was a toy boat in the tub.

11. bone The dog buried a bone in the backyard.

12. nose I can smell fresh cookies with my nose

13. locate We had to locate New Jersey on the map.

14. alone Sam likes to sit alone and read.

15. gold Her new necklace had a gold chain.

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Spelling Patterns

Long “o” (oh) can be spelled in different ways.

“o” : Example: over “o-consonant-e” (the silent “e” at the end, makes the “o” long) Example: broke “oa” : Example: coast

Spelling Word Activities

Rhyming Words

Use each spelling word only once on this page.

› Write the spelling words that rhyme with the given word. roast:

Synonyms

› Write the spelling word that is a synonym to the bolded word.

1. The kite flew above the trees.

2. Pete poured some milk into the dish for his cat to drink.

3. They traveled across the ocean by ship

4. A mouse can use his sniffer to find food.

5. The chairs had handles made out of a shiny metal

6. It took some time for the police to find the robber.

7. The ice covering the pond cracked when they tried to skate on it.

Word Riddle

› Solve the riddle. I’m a little word that tells you when Something happened way back then. It could be yesterday, last year, or last week. I’m a word grandpa uses when he speaks.

Spelling Word Story

› Complete the story using each spelling word once.

Columbus Discovers America Columbus Discovers America

A long time _____________, in 1492, a man named Christopher Columbus set sail across the ocean. He wanted to find a faster way to get to Asia to trade _____________ and spices. Columbus didn’t know it yet, but he was about to make a big change in the world. Columbus sailed in a small ship called the Santa María. He did not travel _____________. He went with two other ships, the Pinta and the Niña. A small _____________ could not make such a long trip across the ocean. They crossed the big Atlantic Ocean, with the wind blowing _____________ them. The trip was hard _____________ of the time, and they _____________ gave up. The sailors were tired and worried, and some even said that they should turn back. They were worn out and their _____________s felt tired. They had survived on very little food. They did not have hot food, not even a _____________

of soup or a piece of _____________. But Columbus really wanted to _____________ land. He had a dream of finding new places and wasn’t going to stop.

As days passed, the crew grew nervous. One day, a sailor from the Pinta noticed something in the distance. It was land! A smile _____________ out across his face. They steered the _____________ (also called the bow) of their ship in the direction of the land and continued on. Soon after, they reached the _____________ of what we now call the Americas.

Columbus and his crew did not have a _____________ to call the people back at home and tell them what they had found. When they arrived, Columbus thought he had reached Asia. He saw people and thought they were from India, so he called them “Indians.” Little did he know, he was actually in a completely new world—America. Columbus didn’t find the trade route he was hoping for, but his journey opened new lands to explore.

Columbus taught us to follow your dreams. Even if something seems difficult at first, you can still succeed if you keep trying.

Word Sort

Words with “oo”

Word List With Simple Sentences

› Read the spelling words and sentences.

1. book We read a book before going to bed.

› Organize the words by spelling pattern.

Long “oo” words

Short “oo” words

2. loop I learned how to tie the string in a loop.

3. cook My mom will cook meatballs for dinner.

4. looked The trees looked bare after the long winter.

5. foot Benny can hop on one foot.

6. would The baby would like a bottle.

7. pull We worked together to pull the heavy box inside.

8. could Uncle Tom could take you for a ride on his boat.

9. cookies Chocolate chip cookies are a yummy treat.

10. pudding Grandma made vanilla pudding for dessert.

11. cooking She is cooking spaghetti for lunch.

12. wool Farmers cut the wool from the sheep in spring.

13. spoon The spoon goes on the right side of the plate.

14. hook You can hang your jacket on the hook.

15. broom Kate swept the floor with a broom.

Spelling Patterns

“oo” sound can be spelled in different ways.

Long “oo”

“oo”: Example: loop

Short “oo”

“oo”: Example: book

“ou”: Example: could (the ‘l’ is silent)

“u”: Example: pudding

Spelling Word Activities

Analogies

Use each spelling word only once on this page.

› Write the spelling word that best completes each analogy.

1. Play is to game as read is to __________________.

2. Salad is to fork as soup is to __________________.

3. Salty is to chips as sweet is to __________________.

4. Cake is to bake as meat is to __________________.

5. Cow is to leather as sheep is to __________________.

6. Hard is to chocolate as mushy is to __________________.

7. Up is to down as push is to __________________.

Fill in the blanks

› Write the spelling word that best completes each sentence.

1. A _____________ has five toes.

2. The fisherman put a worm on his _____________.

3. They used a big _____________ to sweep the floor in the wedding hall.

4. It smells like something yummy must be _____________ in the kitchen.

5. “_____________ you play a game with me?” I asked my brother.

6. She _____________ not want to spill ketchup on her white dress.

7. Henry _____________ up at the night sky and tried to count the stars.

› Solve the riddle. I start and end in the same spot. I rhyme with snoop and droop a lot. Can you guess the word? It’s ________________ Word Riddle

Spelling Word Story

› Complete the story using each spelling word once.

How to Make a Homemade Bird Feeder How to Make a Homemade Bird Feeder

Making a bird feeder is a fun project! You do not need to _____________ any food for the birds. You just need a few simple things from your home. First, gather a pine cone, peanut butter, birdseed, a spoon, and some _____________ yarn. Poke a hole in the top of the pine cone. Then, slip your yarn into the hole and _____________ it through to the other side. Tie the yarn into a round _____________.

Next, using your _____________, cover the pine cone in peanut butter. Make sure you get in all the little spaces! Then, pour birdseed onto a plate. Roll the sticky pine cone in the birdseed until it is fully covered. You _____________ press gently with your hands to make sure the seeds stick well.

Now your bird feeder is ready to hang! Find a tree branch. Use the loop of yarn to

_____________ the feeder onto the tree.

If you want to add extra treats for the birds, you can tie little bits of _____________ or dried fruit to the feeder. Just be careful not to use anything messy like chocolate _____________! When you are finished, be sure to take a _____________ and sweep up any seeds or yarn pieces that fell on the ground.

While making my bird feeder, we _____________ at a nature _____________ to see which birds lived nearby. I learned that some birds like seeds best, while others like sweet treats! Making a bird feeder is almost like _____________ a special meal — but this time, it’s for the birds! Soon, you’ll see birds land gently on the branch. They might stand on one tiny _____________ while they eat the seeds. You _____________ be surprised how many birds come once you hang it up.

Word List With Simple Sentences

› Read the spelling words and sentences.

Word Sort

› Organize the words by spelling pattern.

-ing words

-d -ed words

1. piling Ted is piling the blocks on top of each other.

2. seeing We will be seeing our new baby for the first time.

3. beginning Our class is beginning to learn multiplication.

4. included My name was not included on the class list.

5. liked Sarah liked the science lesson.

6. skipping He is skipping down the sidewalk.

7. shopping Mom and I went shopping for groceries.

8. blended She blended the fruits to make a smoothie.

9. hopped A bunny hopped across the yard.

10. going The birds are going to warm places for the winter.

11. mopping She is mopping the floor because she spilled juice.

12. biked Jake biked up the hill without stopping.

13. fixed Alex fixed the tire on my scooter.

14. opened A new store opened down the block.

15. closing The park is closing at sunset.

Spelling Patterns

Words ending in “-ing” mean the action is happening now. Example: closing

Words ending in “-d” or “-ed” mean the action already happened. Example: fixed

Spelling Word Activities

Rhyming

Use each spelling word only once on this page.

› Write the spelling word that rhymes with the underlined word.

1. They are ______________ to go rowing down the stream.

2. First we hiked up the hill, then we ______________ down.

3. Bob dropped the ball and ______________ away.

4. Our dog started dozing as his eyes were ______________.

5. The flood wasn’t stopping, even while he was ______________.

6. She kept tripping while she was ______________ rope.

7. Manny mixed the cement, and then he ______________ the sidewalk.

Matching

› Draw a line to match each spelling word with its definition.

1. liked mixed things together until smooth

2. beginning putting things on top of each other

3. blended thought something was good or fun

4. seeing going to buy things

5. piling no longer closed

6. shopping using your eyes to look at something

7. opened the start of something

Word Riddle

› Solve the riddle. If you’re part of the game and not excluded, You’re in the group — you are ________________

Spelling Word Story

› Complete the story using each spelling word once.

Kito and the Stone Storage House Kito and the Stone Storage House

Long ago, in a village by the Nile River, lived a boy named Kito. He dreamed of becoming a builder like his father. One morning, at the ______________ of the workday, he followed his father to work. He was in middle of building a huge storage house with many other workers.

“Today you are ______________ in the building team,” his father said. Kito smiled. He had always ______________ watching the workers carve stone and shape walls.

Kito’s first job was ______________ the stone floor. Then, he helped with ______________ bricks that were being passed down the line. It was hard work, but he kept ______________.

At midday, the workers took a break. Kito and his friend Zuri decided to go ______________.

They ______________ to the market for bread and fruit. On the way back, Zuri tripped and dropped their food. The packages ______________, and the food spilled on the ground. A

rabbit ______________ by and tried to eat some figs!

That made them giggle. They bent down and picked up the pieces of food that they could still eat. “Let’s make a drink,” Zuri said. Back at the worksite, they prepared a special drink. It had ______________ fruit and herbs mixed with water.

They drank it from a clay bowl and shared it with the builders.

Suddenly, a loud crack came from the wall. A stone block had fallen! Kito’s father rushed over. “It must be ______________ right away!” he shouted.

If not, all the bricks on top would come crashing down. The workers worked together quickly, and Kito helped carry tools. He was slowly ______________ that building takes a lot of hard work.

Later, Kito helped the guard by ______________ the storage house gates. “You’ve done well,” his father said. “You can join us from now on.”

That night, Kito and Zuri went down to the river. They had fun jumping and ______________ over the rocks. Kito smiled. He had worked hard and become part of the team.

Short “o” Words

sorry doctor October problem

joke slow snow blow

Short a words coast boat over nose

› Unscramble the letters in parentheses. Write the spelling word to complete the sentence.

1. (booctre) We went apple picking in ____________.

2. (yrsor) He said ____________ when he banged into me with his cart.

3. (pmreolb) Mom always knows how to solve every ____________.

4. (tdoorc) The ____________ gave me medicine to heal my sore throat.

Long “o” Words

› Write the word that answers each question.

1. What is a turtle’s speed? ____________

2. What is white and cold? ____________

3. How do you make sounds with a flute? ____________

4. What can you tell your friend to make them smile?

More Long “o” Words

› Write the spelling word that best fits each clue.

1. Not under ____________

2. Used to travel across the river ____________

3. Where the waves come to meet the land ____________

4. This can help you guess what’s cooking.

Review Word Activities

Words With Short “oo” Sound

› Write the spelling word that goes together with each set of words.

1. tug, drag, sled, ____________

2. can, able, may ____________

3. read, story, library, ____________

4. sock, toe, ankle, ____________

book pull foot could beginning skipping liked opened

› Write the spelling word that has a similar meaning.

1. unlocked

2. starting 3. jumping

4. enjoyed

Review Word Activities

› A compound word is made by putting two smaller words together. In each example below, there are four compound words with part of them missing. The same word is missing in each one. Can you figure out the missing word and write it on the line?

1. _________print, _________step, _________ball, bare_________

2. sail_________, life_________, row_________, speed_________

3. _________man, _________ball, _________flake, _________storm

4. note_________, _________mark, scrap_________, work_________

› Find the mistake in each advertisement. Write the spelling word correctly on the line below.

1. Brand new zoo opinned. Come one, come all!

3. Weekly reading club at the library for kids owver ten years old

2. Back pain? Foot pain? We have a great doctir in town who can help.

4. Do you have a leak in your roof? It’s not a problum. We can fix it.

5. Our school garden is just beegining. Come plant seeds, dig in the dirt, and help it grow.

6. Cotton candy stand on Main Street. Follow your noze for a tasty treat.

7. We can trim your bushes, cut the grass and blo your leaves.

8. Leaf hunt! All children are invited to find at least ten crunchy leaves on Octobir 12.

Review Word Activities

Use each spelling word once on these two pages

› Complete the letter by filling in the blanks.

Dear Mr. Johnson,

I’m really ________________ for cracking the window of your car. I guess it would have been smarter to try out my remote control helicopter near the ________________ or some other open place.

I know that this was not a ________________. I am sure you ________________ your car a lot. I hope that it will be as good as new really soon. I know I was a little ________________ to say something right away, but I was nervous.

I wish I ________________ take it back and be more careful. Next time I’m ________________ past your house, I’ll stop in to find out how much the fix cost you. I will ________________ the full amount out of my piggy bank.

Sincerely,

Mark, your neighbor

› Bonus Activity Choose three spelling words and write them on the lines. Draw a picture for each word.

Word Sort

› Organize the words by spelling pattern.

“oo” sound words

Words with “oo” or “yoo”

Word List With Simple Sentences

› Read the spelling words and sentences.

1. noon Noon is when the clock says 12:00 in the middle of the day.

2. news Grandpa reads the news in the newspaper.

3. huge Elephants are huge animals.

4. reduce Turning off lights helps reduce how much electricity we use.

5. school Lisa and Beth walked to school together.

6. future In the future, I would like to be a teacher.

7. Tuesday Our spelling test is on Tuesday.

8. June The school year will end in June

9. move That family had to move to a new house.

10. fluid Water is a clear fluid.

11. music Tom plays the violin during music class.

12. tooth I lost a tooth while eating an apple.

13. two Two birds were chirping in the yard.

14. argue Mom told me not to argue with my siblings.

15. blue The sky was bright and blue.

“yoo” sound words

Spelling Patterns

“oo” sound: Example: news “yoo” sound: Example: future

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. The ______________ is in your hands.

2. It’s ______________ to my ears.

3. That’s old ______________.

4. He is feeling ______________.

5. The clock strikes at 12 o’clock ______________.

6. That was a smart ______________.

7. ______________ heads are better than one.

Multiple Choice

› Choose the correct spelling word to fill in the blank and write it on the line.

1. Some animals are tiny, and some are ____________. a. fluid b. blue c. huge

2. We learn how to read and write in ____________. a. school b. music c. news

3. Sunscreen can ____________ the chance of sunburn. a. move b. reduce c. argue

4. ____________ is a summer month. a. Tuesday b. music c. June

5. On ____________, the cook serves fish for lunch. a. Tuesday b. June c. noon

6. Don’t ____________; it will get you into more trouble. a. argue b. reduce c. move

7. Lava is a hot _________ that comes up from volcanoes. a. tooth b. fluid c.music

Word Riddle

› Solve the riddle. I’m white and small And help you bite. When I fall out, It’s not a fright. What am I?

›

Spelling Word Story

Max and the Weather Wonders Max and the Weather Wonders

It was _____________ morning, and Max was excited. His class was learning about weather and climate. After lunch at _____________, their teacher, Mr. Bell, turned on soft _____________ and hung up bright pictures of clouds, rain, snow, and sunshine.

“Did you know,” Mr. Bell said, “some places are warm in _____________, while others stay cold all year? That’s because every place has a different climate.” Max looked out the window. The sky was a bright _____________, and _____________ clouds floated across it. The wind made the leaves _____________ on the trees like dancers. “Clouds carry _____________,” Mr. Bell explained. “That means water—like rain or snow. If dark clouds are moving in, it might rain soon!”

He showed them a weather map from the _____________ and said, “Meteorologists—

weather scientists—can often guess what the weather will be in the near _____________.”

“What if a storm is big enough to close _____________?” someone asked.

“Then you stay safe at home,” Mr. Bell smiled.

“In hot places, we use fans or air conditioning to _____________ or lower the heat. That means to make it cooler.”

Then, something funny happened. Larry and Jack began to _____________—was summer better than winter? Mr. Bell laughed. “Let’s not argue! All seasons bring special kinds of weather.”

At the end of the lesson, Mr. Bell brought out a surprise—a real animal _____________! “This was found by a hiker after the snow melted,” he said. “Weather helped uncover something very old!”

“Cool!” Max whispered. “That’s better than a treasure!”

At _____________ in the afternoon, the recess bell rang. Class was over.

The students ran outside, excited to check what type of weather was waiting for them today.

Short “u” or “ur” Sound

Word List With Simple Sentences

› Read the spelling words and sentences.

Word Sort

› Organize the words by spelling pattern.

Short “u” words

1. hung We hung the laundry on the line to dry.

2. world The world is full of places to explore.

3. glove Sam lost one glove at recess.

4. learn She is excited to learn how to play piano.

5. dump They brought their garbage to the dump.

6. word Lily spelled each word carefully.

7. crunch I heard a crunch as I stepped on some dry leaves.

8. work Painting a wall is hard work

9. judge A fair judge listens to both sides of the story.

10. Thursday We have art class on Thursday.

11. stuff He packed his stuff into the suitcase.

“ur” sound words

12. worse The weather got worse in the afternoon.

13. turtle A turtle walked slowly across the path.

14. nurse Nurse Pam gave me a bandaid for my knee.

15. purple Purple flowers grew near the fence.

Spelling Patterns

Short “u” (uh) sound: Example: glove “ur” sound: Example: learn

Spelling Word Activities

Questions

Use each spelling word only once on this page.

› Write the spelling word that best answers each question.

1. What keeps your hand warm in the winter?

2. Who takes care of sick people in the hospital?

3. What sound do you hear when you bite into a chip?

4. Who makes the decisions in court?

5. Which animal walks very slowly?

6. Why do you go to school? To

7. What is it called when you put something on the wall?

Word Sets

› Write the spelling word that goes together with each set of words.

1. Earth, planet, globe,

2. job, task, mission,

3. garbage, trash, junk,

4. Monday, Wednesday, Friday,

5. bad, not better, terrible,

6. red, yellow, green,

7. things, items, belongings,

Word Riddle

› Solve the riddle.

I’m made of letters, short and sweet. You use me every time you speak.

I’m not a sentence, not a letter, And a kind ____________ can make you feel better.

Spelling Word Story

› Complete the story using each spelling word once.

The Underground Rescue The Underground Rescue

Tommy the _____________ lived in a quiet place under the forest. Many animals lived there, too. They had their own _____________ of fun under the ground. Near their tunnels was a big city dump, where they collected old _____________ to use in their homes. Sometimes, they found food; other times, it was papers or even an old rubber

Every _____________, the animals met at the workshop to _____________. They cleaned, built things, and figured out how to use the old pieces of garbage.

One morning, Tommy took a slow walk past the _____________. As he passed some boxes, he heard a loud _____________. It didn’t sound right. So he moved closer to take a look.

A young squirrel was stuck under a pile of trash. The smell was even _____________

than usual. The squirrel looked scared and couldn’t move. Some _____________ string had _____________ from a dirty box and got wrapped around its paw.

Tommy ran to get help. Soon, the other animals arrived—a strong badger, two raccoons, and a deer. Together, they lifted the heavy box. After they lifted it, the squirrel was lying on the ground and could not move.

They carefully brought the squirrel to the care tent. A kind skunk named Nia was the animal _____________. She gently cleaned the squirrel’s paw and wrapped it in soft leaves. They prepared a small bed for the squirrel to rest in.

Then, the wise old owl, who acted as the _____________, said that the squirrel needed a few days of rest. He told everyone, “Don’t drop trash near the tent. If you walk past, be quiet and don’t say a _____________.

We want it clean and quiet.”

That night, the animals sat in the glow of the moon. They were tired, but proud, and the squirrel _____________ed to look where he was going.

Word Sort

› Organize the words by spelling pattern. “ar” words “ear” word

Words with “r-controlled a”

Word List With Simple Sentences

› Read the spelling words and sentences.

1. star A bright star twinkled in the midnight sky.

2. market Mr. Brown sells fruit at the market.

3. farther The bakery is farther away than the ice cream store.

4. bark The brown part of a tree is called the bark

5. March In March, the weather starts to warm up.

6. harbor Large boats pulled into the harbor.

7. heart Your heart pumps blood to the rest of your body.

8. part Recess is Tom’s favorite part of the school day.

9. sharp That knife has a sharp point.

10. dark It is easier to sleep in a dark bedroom.

11. garden We planted vegetables in the garden.

12. partner Sam is my partner for the game.

13. carpet The soda spilled and stained the carpet.

14. cart There were three bottles of milk in her shopping cart.

15. art Pam likes to do art projects in her free time.

Spelling Patterns

All the words in this list have the “ar” sound, like in car. However, one word is spelled differently but still makes the same sound. Can you find it?

Spelling Word Activities

Definitions

Use each spelling word only once on this page.

› Draw a line to match each spelling word with its definition.

1. harbor something with wheels used to carry groceries

2. market having a point or edge that can cut

3. carpet a longer distance away

4. cart a person with whom you work or play

5. partner a soft cover for the floor

6. farther a place where people buy and sell things

7. sharp a place near the water where boats are docked

Swap It

› Write the spelling word that has the same meaning as the bolded words.

1. Mom closed the curtains, and it was not light in my bedroom.

2. Bill heard a sound of a dog somewhere far away.

3. There was a small piece missing from the toy.

4. The weather starts to get warmer in the first month of spring.

5. The body’s pump helps you stay alive.

6. He worked all day in the planting area outside.

7. Our teacher hangs our paintings and drawings on the bulletin board.

Word Riddle

› Solve the riddle. I twinkle at night, Shining so bright. I’m not near, but far. What am I? A ____________

Spelling Word Story

› Complete the story using each spelling word once.

An Artist’s World: A Fun Interview An Artist’s World: A Fun Interview

Hi! Thanks for joining us today. Can you tell us what you do?

Artist Marc: Hi there! I’m an artist. I create _____________ using paints, pencils, and sometimes even things I find in nature. I like to paint beautiful pictures for people to enjoy.

That sounds like fun! When did you start making art?

Artist Marc: I started when I was very young. I always liked to draw simple shapes like a _____________ or a _____________. I remember drawing on the living room

_____________ with chalk! My mom wasn’t too happy, but she saw how much I loved it.

Where do you get your ideas?

Artist Marc: A walk in the _____________, a trip to the _____________, or even watching the waves at the _____________. Nature and people both give me great ideas.

Do you have a favorite time to make art?

Artist Marc: I love drawing and painting during _____________ when the flowers start to bloom, and the air feels fresh. It’s also great weather for sitting outdoors. About the time of day - afternoon is best. It’s not _____________ yet, and I can see everything clearly.

Do you work alone or with someone?

Artist Marc: Sometimes I work with a _____________, like another artist or a writer. Working with others helps me grow and go _____________ with my ideas.

What’s the hardest _____________ about being an artist?

Artist Marc: Hmm… I think it’s when I have to carry my supplies! My paint _____________ has wobbly wheels, and it’s heavy! Another thing that’s hard is making my lines just right. I use a _____________ pencil, a steady hand, and try my best.

Do you have a favorite piece you’ve made?

Artist Marc: Yes! I once painted a tree with a brown _____________ that almost looked real.

That sounds great! Thanks for sharing with us!

Artist Marc: You’re welcome! Remember, art is everywhere, and anyone can make something nice.

Words with “oi” or “oy”

Word List With Simple Sentences

› Read the spelling words and sentences.

Word Sort

› Organize the words by spelling pattern.

“oi” words

words

1. coin Jimmy handed the man a five-cent coin.

2. foil You can use silver foil to cover pans of food.

3. toys Train tracks are one of my favorite toys.

4. choice It can be hard to make the right choice

5. poison The servants tried to poison the king.

6. voice My sister has a squeaky voice.

7. boil The water in the pot started to boil.

8. avoid Mom said to avoid stepping in puddles.

9. noise Drums make a loud noise.

10. joy Molly felt great joy when she opened the gift.

11. point The pencil had a sharp point.

12. destroy Mean words can destroy a friendship.

13. appoint Our teacher will appoint someone to feed the goldfish.

14. soil Flowers grow best in rich soil.

15. join We invited the new kid to join our game.

Spelling Patterns

“oi” sound can be spelled in different ways.

“oi”: Example: choice

“oy”: Example: toys

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. Sam made a ____________ to go to sleepaway camp for the first time.

2. My father is very calm, and he doesn’t raise his ____________.

3. We wrapped our s’mores in ____________ and put them on the fire to roast.

4. A cobra snake lets out ____________ when it bites.

5. It was time to ____________ a new town mayor.

6. We try to ____________ eating unhealthy foods for snack.

7. After my homework is done, I can ____________ my friends at the park.

Analogies

› Write the spelling word that best completes each analogy.

1. Make is to break as build is to _____________.

2. Cold is to freeze as hot is to _____________.

3. Paper is to dollar bill as metal is to _____________.

4. Frown is to sadness as smile is to _____________.

5. Green is to grass as brown is to _____________.

6. Color is to crayons as play is to _____________.

7. Quiet is to whisper as loud is to _____________.

Word Riddle

› Solve the riddle. I’m sharp at the top of a pencil, and you score me in a game. I also show which way to go - left or right, high or low. What am I? ____________

Words with “oi” or “oy”

Spelling Word Story

› Complete the story using each spelling word once.

The Toymaker’s Helper The Toymaker’s Helper

My name is Eli, and I live in a small village in England. My father is a toymaker, and today was the best day of my life. He chose me to be his helper!

“I shall ______________ you to help in the workshop,” he said in a proud ______________. I tried to ______________ smiling too wide, but I couldn’t help it. My heart was full of ______________.

Father taught me how to carve wood, shape tin ______________, and even paint faces on little ______________ for kids. My first job was to polish a wooden soldier. “Be careful not to ruin or ______________ the paint,” he warned. While working, I found an old coin under the bench. It was covered in dirt and ______________. Father showed me how to ______________ the ______________ in hot

water to clean it. Then, we looked at it in the sunlight. “It looks like this belonged to Grandpa,” Father told me.

Father said to me, “Since you made the ______________ to pick it up, you can keep it.” I was so excited. I put it in my pocket together with the rest of coins that I was saving up.

Each time I heard the ______________ of coins clinking in my pocket, I remembered the gold coin that I had just found.

Later that night, Father showed me an old picture of Grandpa. He pointed to the shiny coin in Grandpa’s hand and said, “That’s the same one you found today. Grandpa once got it as a gift for saving someone’s life. A snake had bitten his friend. Grandpa saved him quickly before the ______________ could hurt him.” Now I liked my coin even more! Then, Father looked at me with a smile. “Eli, from this ______________ on, you’re not just my helper—you’re a real toymaker, just like Grandpa.”

I couldn’t believe it. “Can I help make the next batch of toys?” I asked. “You can more than help,” he said. “You can ______________ me in every step.”

I nodded, holding the coin tightly in my hand. Being a toymaker’s helper was the best thing that had ever happened to me.

Word List With Simple Sentences

› Read the spelling words and sentences.

Word Sort

› Organize the words by spelling pattern.

4-letter words

5-letter words

6-letter words

1. weren’t Some kids weren’t happy with their new seat at school.

2. haven’t We were outside all day and haven’t seen a single bee.

3. can’t Jimmy can’t believe that I passed the deep water test.

4. hasn’t It hasn’t rained in two weeks.

5. doesn’t Mr. Green doesn’t like when we walk on his lawn.

6. didn’t The student didn’t interrupt her teacher.

7. hadn’t Until yesterday, Jake hadn’t tried riding a bike.

8. couldn’t Shelly couldn’t wait to go to the carnival.

9. mustn’t At school, we mustn’t run in the hallway.

10. don’t Don’t forget to brush your teeth.

11. wouldn’t The baby wouldn’t stop crying.

12. aren’t I wonder why there aren’t any flowers growing there.

13. shouldn’t Mom said I shouldn’t talk to strangers.

14. won’t There won’t be any science test next week.

15. wasn’t Last night, there wasn’t any moon in the sky.

7-letter words

8-letter word

Spelling Patterns

Contractions are when two words are combined into one by leaving out one or more letters and replacing it with a symbol called an apostrophe (uh-POS-truh-fee).

Example: could + not couldn't

Spelling Word Activities

Matching

Use each spelling word only once on this page.

› Draw a line to the word that can replace the two bolded words in the sentence.

1. You must not walk in the street. couldn’t

2. Julia did not miss the bus this morning. weren’t

3. Do not disturb Dad while he is sleeping. mustn’t

4. Animals are not as smart as people. hasn’t

5. My little brother could not do the monkey bars by himself. didn’t

6. Tom has not missed a single day of school this year. don’t

7. The bananas were not in their usual spot at the grocery. aren’t

Sentence Starters

› Choose a word from the spelling list to start off each sentence.

1. _______________ I showed you before how to trim the bushes?

2. _______________ you just walk to school instead of taking the bus?

3. _______________ it make more sense to glue the project instead of stapling it?

4. _______________ you miss us when you are in sleepaway camp?

5. _______________ Grandma like it if we visited her on Sunday?

6. _______________ that trip the best one ever?

7. _______________ you remind your friend that you are studying together tonight?

› Solve the riddle. I mean did not have something before. I start with had and end with n’t. What word am I? ____________ Word Riddle

Spelling Word Story

› Complete the story

The Kid Who Complained The Kid Who Complained

There was once a girl named Ann who complained about everything. One morning, she woke up and said, “I am staying in bed today.” Mom said “Ann, you ______________ (must not) stay in bed all day. It’s time to get up and start your day!”

Ann didn’t want to get dressed, either. She looked at her clothes and said, “These ______________ (are not) my favorite. They’re too tight!” Her mom replied, “You ______________ (should not) always be picky about your clothing.”

When breakfast was ready, Ann sat at the table and said, “I ______________ (can not) eat this cereal. It’s too soggy!” Her mom smiled and said, “Well, if you ______________ (do not) wish to eat it, eat something else. But I made your favorite breakfast today.”

After breakfast, Ann wanted to go outside to play, but the weather ______________ (was not) perfect. She said, “It’s not sunny enough to go outside. Why does it always have to rain?” Her mom told her, “Ann, the weather ______________ (will not) always be perfect. It ______________ (does not) help to complain. You have to learn how to enjoy what you have.”

Later that day, Ann went to the park with her friends, but she didn’t like the game they played. So, she went back home. “I ______________ (did not) want to play ball. I like frisbee better,” she said to her mom. Her mom told her that she ______________ (would not) always get to choose. “Sometimes, you have to enjoy what others like, too,” she said. Ann ______________ (could not) eat dinner. “I don’t like broccoli and chicken!” she cried. Her mother ______________(had not) given her another food choice. She told Ann “you don’t have to like every food, but you need to try new things. Eating healthy is important.”

That night, Ann was still unhappy. “I ______________ (have not) gone to bed this early in a long time.” Her mom looked at her and said, “Ann, it ______________ (has not) been an easy day for you. You need to get a good night’s sleep to feel your best tomorrow.”

Finally, Ann realized her mom was right when she said, “Ann, you ______________ (were not) so happy today.” She decided to try being more positive. The next day, she woke up and said, “Today is going to be a great day!”

huge noon school Tuesday

Review Word Activities

Words With “oo” or “yoo”

› Unscramble the letters in parenthesis. Write the spelling word to complete the sentence.

1. (onno) I made up to meet my friends at ______________.

2. (yTuased) Next ______________ is the school wide spelling bee.

3. (uhge) Benjy got a ______________ balloon for his birthday.

4. (colosh) I am going to a new ______________ next year.

Short “u” and “ur” Sound

world learn work word

dark

› Write the spelling word that rhymes with the underlined word.

1. Don’t touch the flame or you will ______________ that fire can give you a burn.

2. I read the third ______________ on the page.

3. As the leaves twirled in the wind, it felt like the whole ______________ was spinning.

4. Sally tried to do her ______________, but she couldn’t hide her smirk.

Words With “r-controlled-a”

› Fill in the blanks of the poem with the correct spelling word.

In the ______________ of the night,

A ______________ sparkles bright.

It’s quiet as I continue ______________ down the street,

And I can hear my ______________ beat.

Review Word Activities

Words With “oi”

› Write the spelling word that best answers each question.

1. What do you use to speak and sing? ______________

2. What do you call a penny, nickel, or dime? ______________

3. What can disturb a sleeping baby? ______________

4. What is it called when you use your finger to show a direction? ______________

coin noise point voice can’t didn’t don’t won’t

Contractions

› Write the spelling word for each pair of words.

1. do not ______________

2. cannot ______________

3. did not ______________

4. will not ______________

Review Word Activities

› Answer the clues using a spelling word. Fill in the blanks on the following page to complete the crossword puzzle. Apostrophes are not included in the puzzle.

Across:

4. school work that you do at home is called home ____________

5. small, round, and shiny ____________

6. the third day of the week ____________

9. you use it to talk, sing, or shout ____________

11. really big ____________

15. lights up the sky at night ____________

16. what you do in school ____________

17. it goes "thump thump" in your chest ____________

18. where we live ____________

20. something you score in a game ____________

Down:

1. short for "will not" ____________

2. a few of these together make a sentence ____________

3. you hear this with your ears ____________

7. you go there with a backpack ____________

8. halfway through the day ____________

10. short for "cannot" ____________

12. a longer way away ____________

13. usually the first word of a warning ____________

14. not light ____________

19. short for "did not" ____________

Review Word Activities

› Complete the crossword puzzle.

Use each spelling word only once on this page.

Word Sort

› Organize the words by spelling pattern.

-ing words -ed words

Doubling Letters

Word List With Simple Sentences

› Read the spelling words and sentences.

1. wrapping Our cat is wrapping yarn around its paw.

2. grabbed He grabbed his backpack and ran to the bus.

3. tapped The raindrops tapped on our window all night long.

4. clapped Everyone clapped after the song.

5. dropped Lisa dropped her pencil on the floor.

6. skipped We skipped through the puddles after the rain.

7. robbed The policemen caught the man who robbed the bank.

8. sitting Sam was sitting on the bench enjoying the sunshine.

9. hopping A fluffy white rabbit came hopping across our lawn.

10. stopped The car stopped at the red light.

11. patted “Good job,” said my mother as she patted me on the back.

12. hitting The drummer was hitting the drums to a steady beat.

13. flopped His hat flopped down over his eyes.

14. napping Grandpa is napping on the couch.

15. running When Dad arrived, we went running outside to greet him.

Spelling Patterns

Words ending in “-ing” mean the action is happening now. Words ending in “-d” or “-ed” mean the action already happened. Verbs ending with “vowel+consonant”, double the consonant before adding -ing or -ed.

Examples: run running clap clapped

Spelling Word Activities

Multiple Choice

Use each spelling word only once on this page.

› Circle the spelling word that best fits in the blank.

1. When the phone rang, I ______ reading to answer it. a. batted b. stopped c. napping

2. The gift was covered in shiny _____ paper. a. wrapping b. hopping c. sitting

3. Our plan to win the game totally ______. a. robbed b. batted c. flopped

4. The babies are ______ in their cribs. a. running b. napping c. hitting

5. The bus driver _____ Manny’s stop on the way home. a. batted b. skipped c. flopped

6. I ______ the scissors away from the baby. a. robbed b. skipped c. grabbed

7. We all ______ to the beat of the music. a. clapped b. dropped c.robbed

Matching

› Draw a line to match each spelling word with its definition.

1. dropped made something not move anymore

2. tapped striking something with your hand

3. stopped jumping on one foot

4. hitting moving quickly on your feet

5. hopping tapped gently with your hand

6. patted let something fall

7. running touched something lightly

Word Riddle

› Solve the riddle. To rest your feet, this is what you do. On a chair or the ground for a minute or two. I’m the opposite of standing. Can you guess? ________________

Spelling Word Story

› Complete the story using each spelling word once.

Exciting News from Sunnyville! Exciting News from Sunnyville!

There’s always something happening in the world, and here’s what’s been going on lately in Sunnyville!

Popping Fun for Everyone

The Balloon Popping game was one of the most exciting parts of the Sunnyville carnival. People ____________ when a balloon burst. One of the darts ____________, but a player ____________ it fast. Everyone enjoyed ____________ the balloons to try and pop them!

Bunny Hops at the Zoo

At the zoo, the bunnies were busy ____________ around their cage. Visitors were amazed at how high they could jump! Some children tried hopping like the bunnies, but many ____________ and fell over while laughing. It was a fun day for everyone watching the animals!

Nap Time for Puppies

At the animal shelter, the puppies were so tired after playing all day. They curled up and started ____________ in their cozy beds. The workers ____________ them gently before the puppies fell asleep. It’s important for the puppies to get lots of rest before they find their new homes!

A Sneaky Robber Story

In the town square, children played a pretend game where a sneaky robber ____________ the bank! They acted like police officers and ____________ and ran after the robber. Everyone was laughing as they went ____________ to catch the robber. It was the best game ever!

Busy Day in the City

While people were running to catch buses and get to work, one man was ____________ on the bench. He was enjoying the sunshine. When he saw a friend passing by, he ____________ the seat next to him. His friend ____________ walking and happily joined him on the bench. It’s nice to take a moment to talk to friends on a busy day!

The Big Cleanup

Children spent the afternoon cleaning the park. They picked up all the garbage and swept up leaves. Afterward, they started ____________ up the day by putting everything back in its place. It felt good to make the park clean and fun for everyone.

Word List With Simple Sentences

› Read the spelling words and sentences.

Word Sort

› Organize the words by vowel sound.

Long “a” sound

Long “e” sound

Long “i” sound

Long “o” sound

1. baking Mom is baking cookies today.

2. trading She traded her blue marker for a red one.

3. teasing Teasing can hurt someone’s feelings.

4. timing We are timing how fast we can do our math facts.

5. hoping I am hoping for a sunny day tomorrow.

6. smiling Smiling to a friend can make their day.

7. skating They are skating on the ice.

8. leaving Third grade is leaving on a class trip.

9. shading She is shading in her picture with a pencil.

10. making Tim is making a tent in the woods.

11. saving It’s smart to start saving up money when you’re young.

12. riding He is riding his bike to school.

13. naming We are naming our pet goldfish Goldy.

14. placing The student is placing the book back on the shelf.

15. joking Eli was joking when he said his bag was as heavy as a truck.

Spelling Patterns

“vowel” - consonant - “e” (the silent “e” at the end, makes the “vowel” long) Drop the “e” and add -ing, to show an action that is happening now. Example: name naming

Spelling Word Activities

Questions

Use each spelling word only once on this page.

› Write the spelling word that answers each question.

1. What is something a child might do to make someone else feel bad? ______________

2. When do you use a helmet? When you go ______________ on your bike.

3. When do you need flour, sugar, and mixing bowls? When you’re ______________.

4. What is a fun activity for winter days? ice ______________

5. What do you use a piggy bank for? ______________ money

6. How can you tell if someone is happy? If they are ______________

7. What do you call it if someone gives a title to a new pet or toy? ______________

Switch It

› Switch the bolded word to the spelling word in present tense.

1. I was hope ______________ to finish my work by noon.

2. We are leave ______________ the park now.

3. Becky and Lizzy are make ______________ cookies together.

4. The girls are trade ______________ stickers at recess.

5. Our lifeguard is time ______________ how long we can tread water for.

6. The children are shade ______________ in their coloring sheets with crayons.

7. No one knew Emma was joke ______________ until she laughed.

Word Riddle

› Solve the riddle. I’m what you do with care and grace

To put each thing in its right place. From books on shelves to toys in bins, I help you cleanup and win some grins. What am I? ________________

Dropping Letters

Spelling Word Story

› Complete the story using each spelling word once.

Ready, Set, Ride! Ready, Set, Ride!

Learning to ride a bike is a fun adventure! Before you start ____________, make sure the bike is the right size. If it is too big or too small, it will be harder to use. Also make sure to wear a helmet to stay safe. You will probably be ____________ that you won’t fall, but that’s part of learning. Begin by ____________ your feet flat on the ground. Hold the handlebars tightly. Take a deep breath and try to sit up straight. When you’re ready, start by gently pushing off with your feet to get the bike moving. As you begin riding, try to keep your balance by looking ahead, not down at your feet. Keep your hands steady on the handlebars. You might wobble or even fall, but that’s okay! Don’t listen to any ____________ from other children even if you fall a few times. Just get back up and try again. It’s like ____________

cookies—the more you practice, the better you get.

When you ride, watch out for people ____________ or walking on the path. Always share the space and be careful. You can even try ____________ yourself to see how fast you go. Sometimes, ____________ bikes with a friend makes it more fun. Some kids even like ____________ their bikes. You can call yours “Speedy” or ”Zoomer.”

However, be aware of children ____________ around while riding - it’s not very safe.

If you get tired, find some ____________ under a large tree. You can feel the cool breeze while ____________ your energy. When you are ready, hop back on. Every try will be ____________ you into a better rider. Soon, you’ll be ____________ any fear behind.

Once you learn to ride, you will be proud of your new skill. Keep

and keep riding!

Word List With Simple Sentences

› Read the spelling words and sentences.

Word Sort

› Organize the words by letter count.

5-letter word

6-letter word

7-letter word

8-letter word

9-letter word

1. babies The babysitter watched our twin babies.

2. stories At bedtime, my father reads us stories.

3. bunnies We have two pet bunnies in the yard.

4. tries It took Mike a few tries to learn how to ride a bike.

5. spies The spies wore dark clothes and moved quietly.

6. candies Candies are sticky and sweet.

7. cherries There is a bowl of red cherries on the table.

8. copies Our teacher handed out copies of the test.

9. jellies Dan likes to eat fruit jellies for snack.

10. armies Two armies met at the battlefield.

11. flies Some flies flew around the fruit in the kitchen.

12. cities Big cities have tall buildings and busy streets.

13. fries Some people like ketchup with their fries.

14. countries Dad has traveled to many countries.

15. parties The children love playing games at parties.

Spelling Patterns

Some nouns end with the letter “y.” To make these nouns plural, you drop the “y” and add -ies. Example: bunny bunnies

Spelling Word Activities

Rhyming

Use each spelling word only once on this page.

› Write the spelling word(s) that rhymes with the given word.

1. pies ______________, ______________, ______________, ______________

2. berries ______________

3. glories ______________

Fill in the Blank

› Write the spelling word that best completes each sentence.

1. ______________ can be very cute.

2. We made ______________ of our favorite photos to share with family.

3. ______________ hop around and munch on carrots.

4. There are many ______________ in Europe.

5. Our teacher gave us ______________ as a treat.

6. We decorated the classrooms with balloons for the ______________.

7. The ______________ marched in neat rows.

8. The store sells many kinds of fruit ______________, like grape and apple.

Word Riddle

› Solve the riddle.

We are full of people, buildings, and streets, With parks and shops and busy meets. We’re bigger than towns, with places to see, What are we?

Spelling Word Story

› Complete the story using each spelling word once.

How Factories Make Candies: A Sweet Adventure How Factories Make Candies: A Sweet Adventure

Have you ever wondered how your favorite ____________ are made? It’s an exciting process that happens inside big factories in many different ____________ and ____________ all around the world!

First, the candy factory gets lots of colorful and tasty ingredients. They use sugar, fruit flavors, and sweet ____________ to make all kinds of yummy treats. The ingredients are mixed together in giant machines that spin and stir.

After mixing, the candy goes on a long trip through the factory on conveyor belts. The candy dries and hardens. Then, it moves along to be packed carefully. The candies line up like tiny ____________—all neat and tidy, ready for their next step. Some candies look like fluffy ____________, while others are shaped like juicy ____________ or other

kinds of fruit. The workers in the factory are very careful. They check the machines to make sure no candies get stuck. The factory makes many different flavors and shapes. Sometimes, they make special candies that look like hot dogs or even crispy French ____________—but don’t worry, they taste sweet, not salty!

Whenever a new candy is made, other candy makers try to make ____________ of it. It might take them quite a few ____________, but it still won’t be the same as the original.

Each worker tries their best to make every piece of candy safe, delicious, and fun to eat. Tiny candies, for example, may not be safe for ____________ who may swallow them whole. The company makes sure to write that on the package. They also do special checks to make sure that no bugs or ____________ are mixed in with the candies. Do you think the workers like to tell silly ____________ while they work? Maybe they pretend the candies are ____________, sneaking quietly through the factory! That would make the job even more fun and exciting.

From the candy factory to the store shelves, candies go on a long, exciting journey. So, the next time you enjoy sweet treats at fun ____________, remember all the hard work that went into making them just for you!

Word List With Simple Sentences Digraphs “sh” and “ch”

› Read the spelling words and sentences.

Word Sort

› Organize the words by spelling pattern.

“ch” words

“sh” words

1. chair Henry sat on a wooden chair.

2. shrug Sam gave a shrug and walked away.

3. chase Cats like to chase mice.

4. shout Children should not shout in the street.

5. chin She rested her chin on her hands while thinking.

6. shock It was a big shock when a cat jumped in through our door.

7. cherry There was a bright red cherry on top of the ice cream.

8. shake I like to shake the juice before I drink it.

9. shadow Early in the morning, your shadow is very long.

10. share Let’s share the crayons so we can both draw.

11. sheep Three fluffy sheep grazed in the field.

12. shell The turtle had a hard shell

13. shine The sun will shine after the rain.

14. ship A huge ship sailed across the ocean.

15. cheese Cheese and crackers is a great snack.

Spelling Patterns

Digraphs are two letters put together to make one sound.

“sh” makes the “shhh” sound: Example: shout “ch” makes the “chuh” sound: Example: chair

Spelling Word Activities

Clues

› Write the spelling word that best fits each clue.

1. I am a small red fruit with a pit inside.

Use each spelling word only once on this page.

2. You may do this if you wish to catch a runaway bunny. ______________

3. I am what the sun does brightly (in the sky).

4. I am a dark shape that follows behind you on sunny days.

5. I am a big boat that travels across the sea.

6. I wear a woolly coat and say “baa.”

7. You can hear the sea when you hold me near your ear.

Word Sets

› Write the spelling word that goes together with each set of words.

1. milk, yogurt, butter,

2. bench, stool, recliner, ______________

3. nose, forehead, cheek,

4. scream, yell, shriek,

5. surprise, scare, jump,

6. give, divide, offer,

7. wiggle, wobble, vibrate,

Word Riddle

› Solve the riddle. I lift my shoulders, Quick and snug, When I don’t know, I just ________________.

Spelling Word Story

› Complete the story using each spelling word once.

All in a Day’s Work All in a Day’s Work

Ben loved sitting in his favorite ____________ by the window, watching the world outside.

One bright morning, as he sat eating his grilled ____________ sandwich for breakfast, he noticed a small ____________ slowly docking near the harbor. That made him curious, and he decided to explore the nearby shore to see what was happening.

As Ben walked along the shore, his ____________ stretched long behind him in the morning sun. Suddenly, he heard a soft ____________ coming from behind a cluster of rocks. His heart raced with excitement, and without thinking, he began to follow the voice to find out who needed help.

Behind the rocks, Ben found a little boy stuck in a thorn bush, his ____________ scratched and his face full of worry. “Don’t worry,” Ben said kindly, reaching out his hand to help. The

boy smiled gratefully and explained that he had been trying to catch his runaway pet ____________ that had wandered off.

Together, they searched along the beach and soon spotted the fluffy white sheep nibbling near a tree full of bright red ____________ fruits. The boy picked a cherry and offered to ____________ it with Ben. Ben took a bite and smiled at the sweet taste. As they walked back toward the harbor, Ben spotted a shiny ____________ lying in the sand. Curious, he gave it a gentle ____________. He didn’t feel anything inside and put it to his ear. All he heard was a whooshing sound, so he gave a ____________ and walked away.

Suddenly, dark clouds rolled in, and a strong wind began to blow the trees around them. Ben felt a sudden ____________ as a gust blew his hat off his head and into the sea. He wasn’t going to let this bother him. He took out a flashlight to ____________ it at the water. He spotted his hat floating. He began to ____________ it, using a long branch to get it out.

As the sun set over the water, Ben thought about his day. Sometimes, a quiet morning in his chair could turn into the greatest adventure, full of surprises, friends, and stories to tell.

Word List With Simple Sentences

› Read the spelling words and sentences.

Word Sort

› Organize the words by spelling pattern.

“wh” words

“th” words

1. white White fluffy clouds hung low in the sky.

2. thumb He hurt his thumb while playing.

3. whisper When someone is sleeping, we try to whisper.

4. thank It is polite to thank the bus driver.

5. whip We watched the wind whip the flag back and forth.

6. wheel His tricycle has one wheel in the front and two in the back.

7. what Tom didn’t know what time it was when he woke up.

8. thirst I have a big thirst for water after running.

9. where I wonder where I left my backpack.

10. which He couldn’t remember which page was for homework.

11. whale The whale swam across the ocean.

12. throw Tim can throw the ball into the hoop.

13. think Smart people think before they speak.

14. when I will learn how to swim in the deep when I get older.

15. thick Polar bears have a thick coat of fur.

Spelling Patterns

Digraphs are two letters put together to make one sound.

“wh” sounds like “w” in win: Example: white “th” sound is made by blowing out air with your tongue between your teeth: Example: thank

Spelling Word Activities

Analogies

Use each spelling word only once on this page.

› Write the spelling word that best completes each analogy.

1. Foot is to toe as hand is to ______________.

2. Sky is to bird as ocean is to ______________.

3. Take is to give as catch is to ______________.

4. Food is to hunger as drink is to ______________.

5. Loud is to yell as quiet is to ______________.

6. Square is to box as circle is to ______________.

7. Feet are to walk as brain is to ______________.

Definitions

› Write the spelling word that best matches each definition.

1. Something wide or fat from side to side

2. A word we use to ask about time

3. A light color like milk or snow

4. To show appreciation to someone for what they’ve done

5. To move something quickly or with force

6. A word we use to ask for more information

7. A word we use to ask about the location of something

Word Riddle

› Solve the riddle. I help you pick from more than one, Rhymes with “itch” — I’m the choosing one ________________.

Spelling Word Story

› Complete the story using each spelling word once.

Story Snowflakes, Whales, and Wheels:

Snowflakes, Whales, and Wheels:

A Winter

A Winter Story

____________ season is your favorite? For many people, winter is the best because of the snow! Snowflakes are tiny pieces of ice that form in the cold sky. They start as small water drops that freeze when the air is very cold. These drops come together to make snowflakes. When snowflakes fall, they swirl and dance in the air. Sometimes they float down gently. Other times, they come down in a blizzard, covering the ground with a ____________ layer of ____________. When the wind is soft, the snowflakes float down slowly. But ____________ the wind is strong, the snowflakes can ____________ through the air. If you’re quick, you might catch a snowflake on your ____________! It’s small, but it’s so special. You can see its shape for just a moment before it melts away.

When snow covers the ground, it looks so clean and quiet. You might even want to ____________ so you don’t disturb the calm. Snow is so much fun to play in. You can ____________ snowballs or just lie on the snow and look up at the clouds in the sky. Sometimes the clouds look like animals. You might even see one shaped like a ____________. If you ever feel a ____________ while playing in the snow, you can catch snowflakes on your tongue. They are cold and melt right away! We need to ____________ the people who plow the streets and make them safe for the car ____________s. Just ____________ of ____________ would happen if no one shoveled their paths. It would be hard to get to ____________ you need to go. But, we’d still have fun playing in the white fluff. Can’t wait for the winter to bring more snowflakes and fun!

running stopped hopping sitting

Doubling Letters

› Write the spelling word that has a similar meaning.

1. racing 2. resting 3. paused

4. jumping

Dropping Letters

making riding smiling hoping

› Unscramble the letters in parentheses. Write the spelling word to complete each sentence.

1. (dirgni) The boys were _____________ on their scooters.

2. (milsgni) Mom was _____________ when she saw us come off the bus.

3. (kmagni) The third grade is _____________ a science fair.

4. (pingho) We were _____________ for a class trip.

babies stories candies fries

‘y’ to ‘ies’

› Write the spelling word that best answers each question.

1. What do you read in books? _____________

2. What is skinny and yellow and dipped in ketchup? _____________

3. What do you call very young children? _____________

4. What is sticky and sweet and yummy to eat? _____________

cheese shake sheep chair

Review Word Activities

Digraphs “sh” and “ch”

› Write the spelling word that best completes each sentence.

1. There is a special _____________ at the table for my father.

2. My favorite food is macaroni and _____________.

3. During the earthquake, we felt the ground _____________ a bit.

4. The flock of _____________ followed the shepherd.

Digraphs “wh” and “th”

thick which white when

› Write the spelling word that rhymes with the word given.

1. hen 2. lick 3. night 4. rich

Review Word Activites

› A compound word is made by putting two smaller words together. In each example below, there are compound words with part of them missing. The same word is missing in each one. Can you figure out the missing word and write it on the line?

1. ____________ fish, ____________ out, ____________ board

2. hand ____________, milk ____________

3. high ____________ arm ____________ wheel ____________

› Unscramble the letters to correctly spell a word from the spelling list.

1. hewn

2. iwchh

3. kitch

4. sifer

› Write the spelling words to complete each caption.

1. “Look at those _____________ children _____________ their bikes.”

2. “Would you prefer _____________ or _____________ as an after-dinner snack?”

3. The kids are _____________ to see _____________ at the zoo.

Review Word Activities

Use each spelling word only once on these two pages.

› Find the following spelling words in the word search below.

running sitting making stopped babies hopping stories

1. Circle the word or words that have a doubled letter in red.

2. Circle the word or words that change the ending from “y” to “ies” in blue.

3. Circle the word or words that drop the “e” before adding an ending in green.

Aaccident (AK-si-dent) noun something bad that happens by mistake She fell off her bike in an accident.

address (uh-DRES) noun the number and name of where someone lives

Write your address on the envelope.

afraid (uh-FRAYD) adjective scared or worried

He is afraid of the dark.

after (AF-ter) preposition later than; behind in time We will go to the park after lunch.

again (uh-GEN) adverb one more time

Let’s play the game again.

ago (uh-GOH) adverb in the past

We met a year ago.

appoint (uh-POYNT) verb to choose someone for a job They will appoint a team leader.

April (AY-pril) noun the fourth month of the year My birthday is in April.

aren’t (AR-nt) contraction short for “are not” They aren’t ready yet.

argue (AR-gyoo) verb to speak in disagreement We argue about which game to play.

armies (AR-meez) noun large groups of soldiers

The armies marched into battle.

arrival (uh-RY-vul) noun when someone or something comes We waited for the bus’s arrival.

almost (AWL-mohst) adverb very close to happening I almost fell.

alone (uh-LOHN) adjective without anyone else I was alone in the room.

angles (ANG-guhls) noun the space between two lines that meet We learned about right angles in math.

apple (AP-uhl) noun a round fruit with red, green, or yellow skin I ate a red apple for snack.

art (ahrt) noun drawing, painting, or creating things I made a painting in art class.

ask (ask) verb to say something to get an answer I will ask the teacher for help.

avoid (uh-VOYD) verb to stay away from something: I avoid spicy food.

away (uh-WAY) adverb to or at a different place The dog ran away.

B

babies (BAY-beez) noun more than one baby

The babies are sleeping.

baby (BAY-bee) noun a very young child

The baby laughed.

baking (BAYK-ing) verb cooking in an oven

Mom is baking cookies.

balance (BAL-ens) noun/verb a way to stay steady or not fall

Try to balance on one foot.

bandage (BAN-dij) noun a strip used to cover a cut or wound

He put a bandage on his cut.

bark (bahrk) verb/noun the sound a dog makes, or the outside of a tree

The dog began to bark loudly.

begin (bi-GIN) verb to start

We will begin the game now.

beginning (bi-GIN-ing) noun the start of something

The story was exciting from the beginning.

behind (bee-HYND) preposition at the back of something

The ball rolled behind the couch.

better (BET-er) adjective feeling more good than before I feel better today.

biked (bykt) verb rode a bicycle I biked to school.

blended (BLEN-did) verb mixed things together

Mom blended fruit for a smoothie.

blinked (blinkt) verb closed and opened your eyes quickly

She blinked at the bright light.

block (blok) noun a solid piece or a part of a city

We built towers with blocks.

blow (bloh) verb to move air or something with air

Blow out the candles.

blue (bloo) adjective a color like the sky She wore a blue dress.

boat (boht) noun a vehicle that floats on water

We rode in a boat.

body (BAH-dee) noun all the parts of a person or animal

My whole body was tired.

boil (boyl) verb to make water hot enough to bubble

Boil the pasta in a pot.

bone (bohn) noun the hard part inside the body He broke a bone in his arm.

bonus (BOH-nus) noun something extra and nice

We got a bonus snack today!

Dictionary

book (buk) noun pages put together with words and pictures

This is my favorite book.

bottle (BOT-uhl) noun a container for liquids

He drank a bottle of water.

bowl (bohl) noun a round dish for food

He ate cereal in a bowl.

break (brayk) verb to snap or come apart

Don’t break your toy.

breeze (breez) noun a soft wind

A breeze blew through my hair.

broke (brohk) verb made something come apart

She broke her pencil.

broom (broohm) noun a tool used to sweep He used a broom to clean.

buy (bye) verb to get something by paying for it I will buy a toy.

Ccabin (CAB-in) noun a small house, often made of wood

We stayed in a cabin in the woods.

can’t (kant) contraction short for “cannot” I can’t reach the top shelf.

candies (KAN-deez) noun small sweet treats She gave out candies on her birthday.

brother (BRUHTH-er) noun a boy in your family

My brother plays games.

bunk (buhngk) noun a small bed, often stacked I sleep on the top bunk.

bunnies (BUN-eez) noun more than one small rabbit

We saw two bunnies in the yard.

busy (BIZ-ee) adjective having lots to do

Mom is busy cooking dinner.

carpet (CAR-pit) noun soft floor covering The carpet in my room is blue.

cart (kart) noun a wagon with wheels

We pushed the cart through the store.

chair (chair) noun a seat with a back and legs

Sit on the chair, please.

change (chaynj) verb to make something different

Please change your clothes.

chapter (CHAP-ter) noun a part of a book

I read the next chapter in my book.

chase (chayss) verb to run after someone or something The cat will chase the mouse.

cheese (cheez) noun a yellow or white food made from milk I like cheese on my sandwich.

cherries (CHAIR-eez) noun small round red fruits

We picked cherries from the tree.

class (klass) noun a group of students who learn together Our class is learning about animals.

classes (KLAS-iz) noun groups of students

We switched classes after lunch.

cherry noun a small red fruit with a pit She put a cherry on her ice cream.

chicken noun a farm bird or meat from it

We had chicken for dinner.

child (chyld) a young person

clock (klok) noun a tool that tells time

Look at the clock on the wall.

closing (KLOH-zing) verb making something shut She is closing her backpack.

The child drew a picture.

children (CHIL-dren) noun more than one child

The children played outside.

coast (kohst) noun land next to the ocean We played on the coast.

coin (koyn) noun a small round piece of money I found a coin under the couch.

chimney (CHIM-nee) noun a part of a house where smoke goes out Smoke rose from the chimney.

chin (chin) the bottom part of your face He rested his chin on his hand.

complain (kum-PLAYN) verb to say you don’t like something She will complain if it’s too hot.

contain (kun-TAYN) verb to hold something inside The box can contain toys.

choice (choyce) noun a decision between two or more things You made a good choice.

cities (SIT-eez) noun big towns with many people New York and Chicago are big cities.

cook (kuk) verb to make food using heat I help cook dinner.

cookies (KUK-eez) noun small sweet baked treats We made chocolate chip cookies.

clapped (klapt) verb hit your hands together to make sound Everyone clapped at the end.

cooking (KUK-ing) verb making food with heat Mom is cooking dinner.

copies (KOP-eez) noun extra versions of something I made five copies of my drawing.

could (kood) verb was able to do something I could run fast.

couldn’t (KOOD-nt) contraction short for “could not” He couldn’t find his shoe.

counting (COWN-ting) saying numbers in order She is counting the coins.

countries (KUN-treez) large areas of land with their own leaders There are many countries in the world.

D

daily (DAY-lee) adjective happening every day

She writes in her journal daily.

danger (DAYN-jer) noun something that can cause harm Fire is a danger.

couple (KUHP-uhl) noun two things or people Give me a couple of pencils.

cousin (KUHZ-in) noun your aunt’s or uncle’s child My cousin is visiting.

cover (KUH-ver) verb to place something over Cover your mouth when you cough.

crunch (krunch) verb to crush something with a loud sound I crunch chips when I eat them.

cry (kry) verb to shed tears when sad or hurt The baby will cry if she’s tired.

dark (dahrk) adjective not much light It was dark in the room.

December (dee-SEM-ber) noun the twelfth month My birthday is in December.

defeat (di-FEET) verb to win against We can defeat the other team.

delay (di-LAY) noun/verb a wait or something that takes longer than expected

The bus had a delay.

destroy (di-STROY) verb to break something badly The storm will destroy the sandcastle.

detail (DEE-tayl) noun a small part of something She noticed every detail.

didn’t (DID-nt) contraction short for “did not” I didn’t see the bus.

dish (dish) noun a plate or bowl for food Wash your dish after eating.

dishes (DISH-iz) noun plates, bowls, or food items I helped wash the dishes.

doctor (DOK-ter) noun a person who helps you when you’re sick

The doctor gave me medicine.

doesn’t (DUZ-nt) contraction short for “does not” He doesn’t like broccoli.

don’t (dohnt) contraction short for “do not”

Please don’t forget your homework.

drum (drum) noun an instrument you hit She played the drum loudly.

dry (dry) adjective not wet

My clothes are dry now.

dump (duhmp) verb to drop or throw away

Dump the trash in the bin.

Eegg (eg) noun a round object from a bird that can be eaten I had an egg for breakfast.

donate (DOH-nayt) verb to give something to help someone

We donate clothes to people in need.

done (duhn) adjective finished I am done eating.

donkey (DON-kee) noun an animal like a small horse

The donkey carried bags.

double (DUHB-uhl) adjective two times as much He ate double dessert.

eight (ayt) number the number 8 I have eight crayons.

either (EE-ther) adverb one or the other

Pick either red or blue.

drive (dryv) verb to make a car or truck move

My dad will drive us to school.

even (EE-vuhn) adverb also or surprising She even likes spinach!

explain (ik-SP-LAYN) verb to make something clear or easy to understand

Can you explain the rules?

drivers (DRY-verz) noun people who drive cars or trucks

expose (ik-SPOHZ) verb to show something that was hidden Pull the curtain to expose the window.

dropped (dropt) verb let something fall He dropped his pencil.

The drivers waited at the stoplight.

extend (ik-STEND) verb to make something longer Extend your arms up high.

Dictionary

eyes (eyez) noun the body parts we use to see

Close your eyes and count to ten.

F

fainting (FAYNT-ing) verb falling down because of weakness

He felt like he was fainting from the heat.

family (FAM-uh-lee) noun people you live with or love

My family goes camping.

farther (FAR-thur) adjective more far away

This house is farther from school.

feather (FEH-ther) noun a soft thing on a bird’s body I found a white feather.

February (FEB-roo-air-ee) noun the second month of the year

My birthday is in February.

fill (fil) verb to make something full Fill my cup with water, please.

filled (fild) verb put something into until full He filled the jar with candy.

filter (FIL-ter) noun something that cleans water or air

This filter keeps the water clean.

fixed (fikst) verb made something work again She fixed the broken toy.

flatten (FLAT-en) verb to make something flat

Use your hand to flatten the dough.

flies (flyz) noun small insects with wings

Flies buzz around the trash can.

float (floht) verb to stay on top of water

The leaf will float on the lake.

floated (FLOH-tid) verb stayed on top of water

The ball floated in the pool.

flopped (flopt) verb fell down or dropped loosely He flopped onto the couch.

fluid (FLOO-id) noun a liquid that flows

Water is a kind of fluid.

fly (fly) verb to move through the air

Birds can fly.

foil (foil) noun shiny metal used to wrap things

Cover the food with foil.

foot (fut) noun the bottom part of your leg

My foot hurts.

forgot (fer-GOT) verb did not remember I forgot my homework.

free (free) adjective does not cost money

This ice cream is free.

Friday (FRY-day) noun the sixth day of the week

We have spelling tests on Friday.

fries (friez) noun thin pieces of fried potato

I love eating fries with ketchup.

frigid (FRI-jid) adjective very cold

It is frigid outside today.

from (frum) preposition starting place

She ran from the park.

froze (frohz) verb turned into ice or got very cold

The water froze overnight.

future (FYOO-chur) noun time that has not happened yet

What do you want to be in the future?

G

garden (GAR-dn) noun a place where plants or flowers grow

She planted tomatoes in the garden.

get (get) verb to receive or grab something

Can you get my pencil?

globe (glohb) noun a round model of Earth

We found Africa on the globe.

glove (gluhv) noun clothing for your hand

I wore a glove on each hand.

goat (goht) noun an animal with horns and a beard

The goat climbed the hill.

going (GOH-ing) verb moving or traveling

We are going to the park.

gold (gohld) noun a shiny yellow metal

The ring is made of gold.

grabbed (grabd) verb took hold of something quickly

She grabbed her backpack.

gray (gray) adjective a color between black and white

The sky turned gray before it rained.

guess (ges) verb to give an answer without being sure My guess is that this is new.

Hhadn’t (HAD-nt) contraction short for “had not” I hadn’t seen that game before.

hammers (HAM-erz) noun tools used to pound nails

The workers used hammers to build the fence.

happen (HAP-en) verb to take place or occur

What will happen next in the story?

happened (HAP-uhnd) verb took place or occurred

What happened at school today?

happy (HAP-ee) adjective feeling glad

She is happy today.

harbor (HAR-ber) noun a place where ships stay near land The boat was safe in the harbor.

hasn’t (HAZ-nt) contraction short for “has not”

She hasn’t eaten yet.

haven’t (HAV-nt) contraction short for “have not”

We haven’t finished the project.

he’s (HEEZ) contraction short for “he is”

He’s my brother.

heart (hart) noun the part of your body that pumps blood

My heart was beating fast.

heater (HEE-ter) noun a machine that makes rooms warm Turn on the heater if you’re cold.

heavy (HEV-ee) adjective hard to lift

The box is heavy.

helmet (HEL-mit) noun a hard hat for safety

Wear your helmet when biking.

hike (hyk) verb to walk a long way, often in nature

We will hike up the hill.

hitting (HIT-ing) verb striking something

Stop hitting the ball too hard.

honey (HUN-ee) noun sweet food bees make I add honey to my tea.

hook (huk) noun a curved tool used to hang things Hang your coat on the hook.

hoping (HOH-ping) verb wishing for something to happen

I’m hoping for good weather.

hopped (hopt) verb jumped with one or both feet

The bunny hopped across the yard.

hopping (HOP-ing) verb jumping on one foot or lightly

The bunny is hopping in the yard.

hotel (hoh-TEL) noun a place where people stay when they travel

We slept in a hotel on vacation.

houses (HOWZ-iz) noun places where people live

There are five houses on our street.

huge (hyooj) adjective very big

That cake is huge!

hundred (HUHN-drid) noun the number 100

There are one hundred pennies.

hung (huhng) verb past tense of hang; put up something He hung his coat on the hook.

hungry (HUNG-gree) adjective wanting to eat

I feel very hungry.

II’d (EYED) contraction short for “I would” I’d like some cake.

I’m (EYEM) contraction short for “I am” I’m hungry now.

I’ve (EYEV) contraction short for “I have” I’ve read that book.

idea (eye-DEE-uh) noun a thought or plan I have an idea for a game.

included (in-KLOO-did) verb had something as part of a group I included my friend in the game.

indeed (in-DEED) adverb really or truly This cookie is indeed tasty.

instead (in-STED) adverb in place of something else I ate fruit instead of candy.

isn’t (IZ-nt) contraction short for “is not” This isn’t my pencil.

it’s (ITS) contraction short for “it is” It’s raining outside.

item (EYE-tum) noun a single thing

Each item is on the list.

Jjellies (JEL-eez) noun sweet spreads made from fruit

We tried different jellies on toast.

jelly (JEL-ee) noun sweet, soft food you spread I put jelly on my bread.

jog (jog) verb to run slowly

Dad and I jog every morning.

join (joyn) verb to become part of a group or activity

Can I join your game?

joke (johk) noun something said to make people laugh

Tell me a funny joke.

joking (JOHK-ing) verb saying something funny

He’s just joking around.

joy (joy) noun a feeling of great happiness

She felt joy when she saw her puppy.

judge (juhj) noun a person who decides in court

The judge listened to the case.

juggle (JUH-guhl) verb to toss and catch things in air

He can juggle three balls.

June (joon) noun the sixth month of the year

School ends in June.

just (juhst) adverb exactly or only I just got home.

K

kept (kept) verb saved or held onto something She kept the candy in her bag.

key (kee) noun used to open locks

Use this key to open the door.

kind (kynd) adjective nice and caring

Be kind to your friends.

lion (LY-un) noun a large wild cat with a mane

The lion roared loudly.

little (LIT-l) adjective small in size

He has a little puppy.

laughing (LAF-ing) verb making happy sounds with your voice

locate (LOH-kayt) verb to find something

Can you locate your backpack?

looked (lukt) verb used your eyes to see

He looked out the window.

looking (LOOK-ing) verb using your eyes to see I’m looking for my pen.

LWe were laughing at the joke.

learn (lurn) verb to get knowledge or skills I want to learn how to draw.

loop (loop) noun a round shape or path Tie the string in a loop.

lunches (LUNCH-iz) noun midday meals

We packed our lunches in the morning.

leaving (LEEV-ing) verb going away from a place

We are leaving now.

letter (LET-er) noun a written message to someone I sent a letter to my friend.

Mmagnet (MAG-nit) noun a thing that pulls metal toward it

The magnet stuck to the fridge.

making (MAYK-ing) verb creating or building something

liked (lykt) verb enjoyed or thought something was nice I liked the cake.

limit (LIM-it) noun the most or least allowed

The speed limit is 25.

I’m making a card for Dad.

manage (MAN-ij) verb to be in charge of something I can manage my time well.

March (march) noun the third month of the year

My birthday is in March.

market (MAR-kit) noun a place to buy and sell things We went to the market for fruit.

matches (MATCH-iz) noun small sticks that make fire; things that go together

We lit candles with matches.

matter (MAT-er) noun something that takes up space Water is a kind of matter.

maybe (MAY-bee) adverb possibly; could be Maybe we’ll go outside.

meant (ment) verb past of mean; what you wanted to say I meant to call you earlier.

measure (MEH-zher) verb to find out the size or amount We measure how long it is.

member (MEM-ber) noun someone who is part of a group She is a member of our team.

mind (mynd) noun your thoughts and feelings

Use your mind to solve the puzzle.

moment (MOH-ment) noun a short time

Wait a moment, please.

money (MUHN-ee) noun used to buy things I saved my money.

monkey (MUN-kee) nou an animal that climbs and swings The monkey climbed the tree.

month (muhnth) noun part of the year July is a hot month.

mopped (mopt) verb cleaned the floor with a mop Dad mopped the kitchen floor.

mopping (MOP-ing) verb cleaning the floor with a mop Dad is mopping the kitchen.

most (mohst) adjective the greatest amount He ate the most cookies.

mother (MUHTH-er) noun a mom

My mother reads to me.

move (moov) verb to go from one place to another Please move your chair.

music (MYOO-zik) noun sounds made by singing or instruments I love listening to music.

must (muhst) verb have to do something You must wear your coat.

mustn’t (MUS-nt) short for “must not” You mustn’t touch the stove.

my (my) pronoun belonging to me

This is my backpack.

Nnaming (NAYM-ing) verb giving a name to something

We are naming the puppy today.

napping (NAP-ing) verb taking a short sleep

The baby is napping.

needle (NEE-dl) noun a small tool used for sewing Mom used a needle and thread.

never (NEV-er) adverb not ever I never forget my lunch.

news (nooz) noun information about what is happening

Any news about the accident?

next (nekst) adjective coming right after I will read the next page.

noise (noyz) noun a sound, especially a loud one

That noise is too loud!

none (nuhn) pronoun not any

None of the books are missing.

noon (noon) noun 12 o’clock in the middle of the day

Lunch starts at noon.

nose (nohz) noun the part of your face you smell with She touched her nose.

number (NUM-ber) noun a symbol used to count What number comes after ten?

nurse (nurs) noun a person who helps take care of people

The nurse gave me a bandage.

Oobtain (ub-TAYN) verb to get something You can obtain a prize.

October (ok-TOH-ber) noun the tenth month of the year October brings cool weather.

only (OHN-lee) adverb just one, not more I have only one cookie left.

opened (OH-puhnd) verb made something not closed He opened the door.

over (OH-ver) preposition above or across The bird flew over the tree.

Ppages (PAYJ-iz) noun sheets in a book

Turn to page ten.

painted (PAYN-tid) verb put color on something She painted a flower.

painter (PAYN-ter) noun a person who paints The painter is working on a mural.

parade (puh-RAYD) noun a line of people or cars moving to celebrate We saw the parade on Main Street.

part (part) noun a piece of something I want the biggest part of the cake.

parties (PAR-teez) noun fun gatherings with people We go to lots of parties in the summer .

partner (PART-ner) noun someone you work or play with My partner helped me with the puzzle.

patches (PATCH-iz) noun small pieces to cover holes or fix something Mom sewed patches on my pants.

patted (PAT-id) verb touched gently She patted the dog.

pavement (PAYV-muhnt) noun the hard surface of a road or sidewalk We walked on the pavement.

pay (pay) verb to give money for something We will pay at the store.

people (PEE-puhl) noun more than one person Many people like pizza.

phone (fohn) noun a device used to talk to people She called me on the phone.

piling (PY-ling) verb putting things on top of each other I am piling books on the desk.

pilot (PY-lut) noun a person who flies an airplane The pilot flew the plane safely.

placing (PLAY-sing) verb putting something in a spot I’m placing the books on the shelf.

planet (PLAN-it) noun a large object in space that goes around a star Earth is a planet.

please (pleez) verb to make someone happy It will please Mom if you clean.

plums (plumz) noun a type of soft, round fruit I picked some sweet plums.

pocket (POK-it) noun a small pouch in clothes He put the toy in his pocket.

point (poynt) noun/verb a sharp end; to show where something is Please point to the answer.

poison (POY-zuhn) noun something that can make you very sick Don’t touch that—it’s poison.

praising (PRAY-zing) verb saying nice things about someone or something

raisin (RAY-zin) noun a dried grape I like raisins in my cereal.

The teacher was praising the student.

pretty (PRIT-ee) adjective nice to look at That dress is very pretty.

problem (PROB-lum) noun something that needs to be solved We found a problem with the bike.

public (PUB-lik) adjective open to everyone

We went to the public park.

pudding (PUD-ing) noun a soft, sweet dessert We had pudding after lunch.

pull (puhl) verb to move something closer Please pull the door open.

punish (PUN-ish) verb to give a consequence Dad will punish us if we fight.

purple (PUR-puhl) adjective a mix of red and blue I like purple flowers.

Rreading (REE-ding) verb looking at and understanding words I am reading a book.

ready (RED-ee) adjective prepared to do something

She was ready for school.

reason (REE-zuhn) noun why something happens

The reason I smiled was the joke.

reduce (ri-DOOS) verb to make something smaller or less We try to reduce waste.

remain (ri-MAYN) verb to stay in the same place Please remain seated.

raced (rayst) verb moved very fast We raced to the playground.

rain (rayn) noun water that falls from the clouds It began to rain.

riding (RY-ding) verb traveling on or in something

He is riding his bike.

right (ryt) adjective correct or true

You gave the right answer.

river (RIV-er) noun a long path of water

The river flows through the forest.

robbed (robd) verb took something in a dishonest way

The thief robbed the bank.

rocket (ROK-it) noun a machine that flies into space

The rocket went to the moon.

running (RUN-ing) verb moving fast on your feet

I am running in a race.

Ssail (sayl) verb to move on water using wind and a sail

We will sail the boat.

saving (SAY-ving) verb keeping something for later I’m saving my money.

school (skool) noun a place where kids go to learn I go to school every day.

searches (SURCH-iz) noun/verb looks for something

The police did two searches for the dog.

seeing (SEE-ing) verb looking at something

We are seeing a play tonight.

select (suh-LEKT) verb to pick something

Select your favorite color.

sever (SEV-er) verb to cut or break apart

The knife can sever the rope.

shading (SHAY-ding) verb making an area darker

He’s shading with a pencil.

shadow (SHAD-oh) noun a dark shape made by something blocking light

The tree cast a big shadow.

shake (shayk) verb to move quickly back and forth

Please shake the juice before drinking.

share (shair) verb to let someone else have part of something

Let’s share our crayons.

sharp (shahrp) adjective having a point or edge that can cut

The knife is very sharp.

she’ll (SHEEL) contraction short for “she will”

She’ll bring snacks.

she’s (sheez) contraction short for “she is”

She’s my best friend.

sheep (sheep) noun farm animals with wool

The sheep are in the field.

shell (shel) noun the hard outer part of something I found a pretty shell by the water.

shine (shyn) verb to give off light

Stars shine in the sky.

ship (ship) noun a large boat

The ship sailed across the sea.

shock (shok) noun a sudden surprise

He jumped back in shock.

shopping (SHOP-ing) verb going to buy things

We are shopping for snacks.

shouldn’t (SHOOD-nt) contraction short for “should not” You shouldn’t run in the hallway.

shout (showt) verb to speak very loudly Don’t shout in the classroom.

shrug (shruhg) verb to lift your shoulders when you don’t know I shrug when I don’t have an answer.

sibling (SIB-ling) noun a brother or sister

My sibling is older than me.

skipping (SKIP-ing) verb jumping and moving in a fun way

The kids were skipping down the road.

sleep (sleep) verb to rest your body at night You should sleep now.

slept (slept) verb rested during sleep I slept well last night

slight (slyt) adjective a little or small amount I felt a slight breeze.

sign (syn) noun a board that gives information

The sign says “Do Not Enter”.

silent (SY-lent) adjective very quiet or not making noise

The room was silent during the test.

silly (SIL-ee) adjective funny or playful She made a silly face.

sitting (SIT-ing) verb resting on your bottom She is sitting in a chair.

size (syz) noun how big or small something is What size shoes do you wear?

skating (SKAY-ting) verb moving on skates

We went skating at the rink.

skipped (skipt) verb hopped lightly while moving forward We skipped down the sidewalk.

slow (sloh) adjective not fast

The turtle is slow.

smiling (SMY-ling) verb making a happy face She is smiling at the camera.

snow (snoh) noun soft white flakes that fall in winter We made a snowman.

soap (sohp) noun something used to clean Use soap to wash your hands.

sock (sok) noun clothing worn on your foot I lost one sock.

soil (soyl) noun dirt on the ground where plants grow Plants grow in rich soil.

sorry (SOR-ee) adjective feeling bad about something I’m sorry I broke it.

speech (speech) noun talking to a group He gave a speech at school.

spies (spyz) noun people who secretly gather information The spies wore disguises.

spoon (spoon) noun a tool for eating foods She ate soup with a spoon.

spread (spred) verb to open or stretch out over a space Spread the butter on the bread.

spring (spring) noun the season after winter Flowers bloom in spring.

standing (STAND-ing) verb being on your feet, not sitting He was standing by the door.

star (stahr) noun a bright light in the sky at night I saw a shooting star.

stopped (stopt) verb did not move anymore He stopped the car.

stories (STOR-eez) noun tales or accounts of events We listened to bedtime stories.

stuff (stuhf) noun things or items Pack your school stuff.

style (styl) noun a way something looks or is done I like your new hair style.

Sunday (SUHN-day) noun the first day of the week We swim on Sunday.

sweater (SWET-er) noun a warm piece of clothing for the top of your body I wore my blue sweater.

swept (swept) verb cleaned with a broom Dad swept the floor.

Ttable (TAY-buhl) noun a piece of furniture with a flat top and legs We ate at the table.

tapped (tapt) verb hit lightly She tapped on the window.

team (teem) noun a group playing together My team won the game.

teasing (TEEZ-ing) verb making fun of someone Stop teasing your brother.

test (test) noun a set of questions to check what you know We have a math test today.

tests (tests) noun more than one test We took two tests today.

thank (thangk) verb showed you are grateful Don’t forget to thank your teacher.

thanked (thankt) verb said thank you I thanked her for the gift.

they’d (THAYD) contraction short for “they would” They’d like to come.

they’ll (THAYL) contraction short for “they will” They’ll come tomorrow.

they’ve (THAYV) contraction short for “they have” They’ve been waiting.

thick (thik) adjective wide from one side to the other This book is very thick.

think (thingk) verb to use your mind I need time to think.

thirst (thurst) noun the feeling of needing a drink I had a thirst after running.

threat (thret) noun a warning of possible harm The storm is a big threat.

throw (throh) verb to send something through the air Please throw the ball to me.

thumb (thuhm) noun the short, thick finger on your hand I gave a thumbs-up.

thunder (THUN-der) noun a loud sound after lightning The thunder scared the dog.

Thursday (THURZ-day) noun the day after Wednesday Thursday is my favorite day.

timing (TY-ming) verb measuring time or doing something on time I’m timing how fast I run.

tiny (TY-nee) adjective very small

The baby bird is tiny.

toast (tohst) noun bread that is heated and crispy I ate toast for breakfast.

tooth (tooth) noun

one of the hard white parts in your mouth I lost a tooth yesterday.

tough (tuhf) adjective hard to break This rope is tough.

toys (toyz) noun things kids play with I keep my toys in a box.

trading (TRAY-ding) verb giving one thing for another They are trading stickers.

trailer (TRAY-ler) noun a thing pulled behind a car or truck We packed the trailer with bikes.

train (trayn) noun a group of connected cars that move on tracks

The train came to the station.

trains (trayns) noun more than one train

The station had many trains.

trapped (trapt) verb stuck and cannot get out

The cat was trapped in the box.

treat (treet) noun a tasty surprise or snack

Cookies are my favorite treat.

tried (tryd) verb did your best to do something

He tried to open the jar.

tries (tryz) verb attempts or makes an effort

She tries hard every day.

trouble (TRUHB-uhl) noun problems

She got in trouble at school.

Tuesday (TOOZ-day) noun the day after Monday

We have gym on Tuesday.

tunnel (TUHN-uhl) noun a path under the ground

We drove through a long tunnel.

turkey (TUR-kee) noun a large bird

Would you like a turkey sandwich?

turtle (TUR-tuhl) noun a slow animal with a hard shell

The turtle walked across the road.

two (too) number the number 2

I have two pencils.

type (typ) noun a kind or sort of something

What type of juice do you like?

U

under (UHN-der) preposition nelow something

The dog is under the table.

Vvalley (VAL-ee) noun low land between hills

Our town is in a valley.

velvet (VEL-vit) noun a very soft cloth

Her dress feels like velvet.

very (VER-ee) adverb a lot

It is very hot outside.

voice (voyce) noun the sound you make when you talk I heard her voice in the hall.

volley (VOL-ee) verb to hit back and forth

They volley the ball over the net.

Wwait (wayt) verb to stay until something happens

Please wait in line.

want (wont) verb to wish for something I want a cookie.

wash (wosh) verb to clean something with water

Please wash your hands.

wasn’t (WUZ-nt) contraction short for “was not” It wasn’t my turn.

we’ll (wel) contraction short for “we will”

We’ll study together tomorrow.

we’ve (WEEV) contraction short for “we have”

We’ve finished our homework.

Wednesday (WENZ-day) noun the day of the week after Tuesday

We have art class on Wednesday.

weekend (WEEK-end) noun a time when people rest I do not work on the weekend.

weren’t (WUR-nt) contraction short for “were not”

They weren’t at school today.

whale (wayl) noun a very large sea animal

We saw a whale at the ocean.

what (wut) pronoun asking for information What do you want for lunch?

wheel (weel) noun a round thing that helps things roll

The car has four wheels.

when (wen) adverb asking about time

When will we leave?

where (wair) adverb asking about a place

Where is your backpack?

which (wich) pronoun asking to choose between things Which one is your favorite?

while (whyl) conjunction at the same time as something else I listened while doing homework.

whip (whip) verb to mix quickly or move fast I like to whip cream for dessert.

whisper (WIS-per) verb to speak very quietly

She told me a secret in a whisper.

white (hwyt) adjective the color of snow or milk

The paper is white.

wild (wyld) adjective not tame; living in nature

We saw a wild bear.

winter (WIN-ter) noun the coldest season

We wear coats in winter.

wise (wyz) adjective smart from learning or experience

The old man gave wise advice.

wished (wisht) verb hoped for something I wished for a puppy.

wishes (WISH-iz) noun/verb things people hope for She made three birthday wishes.

won’t (wohnt) contraction short for “will not” He won’t be late again.

wonder (WUHN-der) verb to think about something I wonder what’s in the box.

wool (wool) noun hair from sheep used for clothes My sweater is made of wool.

word (wurd) noun a group of letters that means something Please write a new word.

work (wurk) verb to do a job or task I work hard in school.

world (wurld) noun the Earth or all the people and places in it We want to travel the world.

worse (wurs) adjective not as good as before My cold got worse today.

would (wood) verb talking about something imagined I would love to visit.

wouldn’t (WOOD-nt) contraction short for “would not” She wouldn’t eat her vegetables.

wrapping (RAP-ing) verb covering with paper or cloth

We are wrapping presents.

Yyellow (YEL-oh) adjective s bright color like the sun She wore a yellow dress.

you’d (YOOD) contraction short for “you would” You’d enjoy this game.

you’ll (YOOL) contraction short for “you will” You’ll love this book.

young (yuhng) adjective not old

The young cat played outside.

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