Kindergarten Spelling Words

How can this curriculum help students learn to read and write?

This curriculum follows research-backed methods proven to help kindergarteners develop foundational literacy skills. By systematically teaching letter sounds, word families, and spelling patterns, students build the decoding skills they need to read unfamiliar words and the encoding skills they need to write. The progression from simple beginning sounds to more complex CVCe patterns gives learners a solid phonics foundation that supports both reading fluency and spelling confidence.

What research supports this curriculum?

This curriculum uses a systematic, explicit approach to phonics instruction aligned with the Science of Reading. Skills build sequentially—each week’s pattern reinforces previously learned concepts while introducing new ones. This structured progression activates prior knowledge and helps learners make connections between familiar and new information, which research shows accelerates literacy development in early readers.

How do I use these weekly spelling lists?

Each weekly list includes 10 core words, bonus words for extension, and sight words for high-frequency practice. We recommend introducing 2-3 words per day, practicing through writing, oral spelling, and word-building activities. Use the bonus words for students ready for more challenge, and incorporate sight words into daily reading practice. Download the scope and sequence sheet to see the full year’s progression and plan ahead.