1st Grade Spelling List And Practice Activities (Top 100)

This first grade spelling list includes not only the standard words for first grade spelling tests, but also many first grade level sight words necessary for reading practice and comprehension. Also included are fun and engaging activities to help your learner practice these words without resistance.

First Grade Spelling List: 100 Top Words For First Graders

1. a
2. as
3. an
4. am
5. if
6. is
7. his
8. I
9. on
10. of
11. us
12. up
13. me
14. he
15. she
16. we
17. be
18. so
19. no
20. go
21. at
22. bat
23. cat
24. hat
25. fat
26. flat
27. mat
28. pat
29. rat
30. sat
31. that
32. the
33. they
34. them
35. then
36. this
37. you
38. your
39. by
40. my
41. it
42. bit
43. fit
44. hit
45. kit
46. lit
47. pit
48. sit
49. split
50. its
51. bet
52. get
53. jet
54. let
55. met
56. net
57. pet
58. set
59. wet
60. mom
61. dot
62. hot
63. lot
64. not
65. pot
66. slot
67. spot
68. part
69. him
70. her
71. but
72. cut
73. nut
74. shut
75. do
76. and
77. band
78. land
79. stand
80. grand
81. can
82. fan
83. man
84. pan
85. plan
86. ran
87. tan
88. than
89. van
90. with
91. in
92. bin
93. chin
94. fin
95. grin
96. pin
97. sin
98. tin
99. win
100. find

1st Grade Spelling List Practice Activities

One of the best ways to practice spelling words is NOT worksheets. First graders need multisensory input to help with memorization and retention, as they progress through the spelling stages.

The Power Of Multisensory Spelling Practice

We take for granted that first graders are typically quite active. While we understand this to be developmentally appropriate, what research is showing is that movement and hands-on activities actually aid in academic outcomes.

The easiest and most effective way to teach spelling words is to use multisensory practice.

These activities can help!

1. Scoop & Spell {This Reading Mama}

2. Spell with Cereal {A Mom with a Lesson Plan}

3.Sidewalk Chalk Spelling Hop {Relentlessly Fun, Deceptively Educational} 

4. Spell the Most Words Game {No Time for Flashcards}

5. Make a Spelling Word Search Puzzle {This Reading Mama}

6. Spell with Pipe Cleaners {Make and Takes}  

7. Dot Sticker Spelling {School Time Snippets}

8. Build Words with Rocks {Sugar Ants}

9.Post-a-Word {This Reading Mama}

10. Go on a Word Treasure Hunt {Hands On: As we Grow}

11. Play Word Rocket {Playdough to Plato}

12. Spell with Beads {Frugal Fun 4 Boys}

13. Spell with LEGO Letters {This Reading Mama}

14. Phonics Jumping Game {Learners in Bloom}

15. Spinning Straw Spellers {Still Playing School}

16.  Use a Spelling Dictionary {The Measured Mom}

17. Glitter Spelling {Here Come the Girls}

26. Use Crayon Resist {This Reading Mama}

27. Make a Giant Crossword Puzzle {A Mom with a Lesson Plan}

28. Spell with Your Fingers {Home School Innovation}

29. Use Word Sorts {This Reading Mama}

30. Stamp Your Words {Lessons Learnt Journal}

More Resources For 1st Grade Learning

Keeping the same, multisensory approach in mind, these resources can help across multiple subjects in first grade learning.

• Learning With Nerf Guns
• 100 Fun And Effective Ways To Practice Sight Words
• 100 Sensory Activities For All Ages
• Using Hands On Activities To Learn About The World
• The Power Of Hands-On Learning and Movement For Struggling Learners