Spelling Words for 1st & 2nd Grade

Spelling words for 1st and 2nd grade are designed to help young learners improve their reading, writing, and vocabulary. These words focus on phonics, sight words, and common spelling patterns, making it easier for children to recognize and spell words correctly.

In 1st grade, students start with simple CVC (consonant-vowel-consonant) words such as cat, dog, sun, along with basic sight words like the, said, come. They also begin learning blends (fl, tr, sp) and digraphs (ch, sh, th) in words such as ship, drum, flag.

By 2nd grade, students advance to more complex words, including long vowel words like cake, ride, hope, silent letter words such as knee, write, gnat, and compound words like playground, mailbox, sunflower. They also start learning contractions such as can’t, don’t, it’s and more advanced sight words like because, always, friend.

These spelling words help children build confidence in literacy by improving their ability to decode words, recognize spelling patterns, and apply them in writing. Regular practice using spelling lists, worksheets, and word games ensures steady progress.

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