First Grade Spelling Words

The words

cat, hat, can, man, big, pig, sit, hot, dog, run, sun, bed, red, the, and.

Tips

• Say each word slowly and tap a finger for every sound before writing it.
• Missing letters and word shapes suit this age best; save sentences for later in the year.
• Keep the list to 10 words at the start of the year.

Questions

Can I change the words?

Yes. Edit, add or remove words in the box above before you download; every worksheet and the answer key follow your list.

Where does this list come from?

We wrote it from the spelling patterns usually taught at this level (Grade 1 (ages 6–7)). It isn't an official school list, so swap in your class's own words.

Is it free?

Yes, with no sign-up and no watermark on the worksheets.