Second Grade Spelling Words
Long vowels written with two letters (rain, play, tree, boat), the sounds sh, ch and th, and some common words that don't follow the rules.
The words
rain, play, tree, read, boat, snow, night, light, ship, chin, much, when, could, would, people.
Tips
- Group the words by sound pattern when you introduce them: ai/ay, ee/ea, oa/ow, igh.
- Use ABC order to practise looking past the first letter.
- Word shapes help with the tricky words: could, would, people.
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 2 (ages 7–8)). 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.
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