Primary spelling KS1

Primary Spelling is a structured programme for Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 where children learn spellings by word family.

KS1 resources

Model sentences using spelling pattern words

Audio to hear each word pronounced

Assessment dictation exercises

• Electronic word lists with audio – click words to hear them
• Example sentences with hidden words and reveal panel
• Children learn up to 12 new words per week
• More than 90 word family lessons in Key Stage 1
• Supports and consolidates phonics teaching
• Photocopiable word lists to cut out and send home with children to learn spellings
• Weekly dictation exercise – electronically assessed or photocopiable worksheet with audio
• Teacher notes for each word family
• Primary style cursive font to assist reading

Teacher book

Teacher notes

Copiable word lists to take home

Dictation worksheets

Curriculum coverage

	Introductory a, o, i, e, u, ee, oo, oo(u), ar, or, sh, ch, th, a-e, i-e, o-e, u-e, ai, oa, ir, ou, ea, ay, ur, aw, oi, er, all, ow, igh, a(ar), ow(o)
	Year 1 ll, y(e), ea(e), o(u), ue, ew, ore, zz, ve, ed, er, est, oy, ff, ss, oe, un, wh, ph, au, air, ear, are, ing, tch, ck, ie(i), ie(e), nk, k
	Year 2 a(o), ey, o(er), ar, s, wr, le, kn/gn, tion, o(u), ar, ies, il, ce, ci, cy, dge, ge, g/j, ment, ness, less, ful, ly, el, al, contractions, ed, er/est, ing, double consonants, y(i)

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