Here’s a printable list for Grade 1 spelling words.
This first grade spelling list covers 320 words, which includes 174 FRY words (the first 100 plus 74 others). 138 of the words are Dolch words.
The grade 1 spelling words are divided into 32 weeks. I’m aware a typical school year has 36 weeks.
However, I felt that as this is the first grade, it was important for kids to have a few initial weeks to focus on the alphabet, the sounds the letters make, learning to write their letters, beginning to read, etc. This gives them 4 weeks to build a bit of a foundation in phonics before jumping into spelling.
You can download the master list below, or view by weeks.
Here are the spelling lists for future grades:
- Grade 2 Spelling Words
- Grade 3 Spelling Words
- Grade 4 Spelling Words
- Grade 5 Spelling Words
- Grade 6 Spelling Words
I’m really excited about them because grades 2 – 6 are all theme based. No more boring lists of random words to learn.
I am also in the process of creating a spelling workbook to go along with these words. Stay tuned. 🙂
I can’t find the first grade spelling word PDF, Can you help me?
Hi Caitlin. It’s in the yellow box that says “Get the spelling list here”. After you enter your email address (in the yellow box), click on the black button and you will have instant access. From there you’ll be able to save the .pdf and / or print it out. Let me know if you have any trouble.