{"product_id":"first-grade-spelling-word-fun","title":"First Grade Spelling \u0026 Word Fun","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA skill-building add-on that helps your child strengthen spelling, sound patterns, sight words, sentence reading, and confidence with words.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eGive your child year-long spelling and word practice with First Grade Spelling \u0026amp; Word Fun, designed to stand alone or work as a complement to the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/athomecurriculum.com\/collections\/elementary\/products\/first-grade-curriculum\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFirst Grade At Home Curriculum™\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis printable add-on gives your child a simple weekly rhythm for reading, writing, hearing, and playing with new words. Each week introduces eight words: six that share one sound pattern, and two sight words to learn by heart. Then your child practices those words in a different way every day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eInstead of only memorizing a spelling list, your child will read the words, trace them, write them, listen for the sounds inside them, hunt for them in puzzles, build them letter by letter, and read them in sentences that are sometimes silly on purpose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eWhat’s Inside\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eA full-year collection of printable spelling and word pages designed to pair with your First Grade At Home Curriculum™. With a wide variety of game-style activities to keep practice fresh and fun, your child will build skills, strengthen what they’ve already learned, and grow into a more confident reader and speller.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeekly Word Practice\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eEach week gives your child a new set of eight words to read, trace, write, hear, and use. The master spelling list for all 36 weeks sits at the front of the book, with the sight words clearly labeled. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSound Patterns\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe spelling words are chosen systematically. Each week’s six words share one sound pattern, and the patterns build on each other across the year, from short vowels through blends, digraphs, silent e, vowel teams, and r-controlled vowels, in the order children usually learn to read them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSight Words to Learn by Heart\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eTwo words each week are sight words, the common words that do not follow a regular phonics pattern (or use one your child doesn't know yet). They are marked on every Vocabulary page so your child knows which words to memorize, and they will see them inside the sentences on the activity pages.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWord Fun Activities\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eActivities include secret code decoding, I Spy sound hunts, roll-and-write, trace-and-draw sentences, missing sounds, word searches, letter links, cut-and-paste sentence matching, word ladders, color by code, crossword puzzles, and silly-or-real sentence pairs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSolutions Included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eA separate Solutions book gives you the answer to every activity that has one, so checking a page takes a moment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrint-and-Go Simplicity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo complicated setup. No daily planning. Just print the pages and use them as steady spelling and phonics practice alongside your core curriculum.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSkills Your Child Will Practice\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThroughout the year, your child will learn and review:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpelling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShort and long vowel sounds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConsonant blends and digraphs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSilent e, vowel teams, and r-controlled vowels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSight words\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHearing the sounds inside a word\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMatching sounds to letters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandwriting practice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWord recognition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReading sentences for meaning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSentence writing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilding and changing words one letter at a time\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSorting words by sound\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFollowing directions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConfidence using new words in reading, writing, and speech\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eFirst Grade Spelling \u0026amp; Word Fun isn’t meant to replace your core curriculum, but rather work with it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eIt’s designed to give your child the \u003cstrong\u003ewords, sound patterns, \u003c\/strong\u003eand\u003cstrong\u003e word skills\u003c\/strong\u003e that help them become more confident and skilled in spelling, reading, writing, and speaking over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eYour child gets a \u003cstrong\u003eclear weekly structure\u003c\/strong\u003e, and you get a \u003cstrong\u003eno-prep\u003c\/strong\u003e way to keep spelling and word skills steadily progressing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Helpful Skill-Building Add-On for First Grade At Home Curriculum™\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eFirst Grade Spelling \u0026amp; Word Fun pairs beautifully with your \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/athomecurriculum.com\/collections\/elementary\/products\/first-grade-curriculum\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFirst Grade At Home Curriculum™.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe core curriculum gives you the full first grade plan. This add-on gives your child focused spelling, phonics, and sight word practice in a simple weekly format. It’s especially helpful for families who want more word work, more phonics practice, and more time spent playing with words in fun yet practical ways to ease their child's transition into confident reading.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eUse it alongside your core curriculum, during morning time, as practice you work through together, or as part of your language arts rhythm. Most first graders are still learning to read, so plan to sit alongside your child for the activity pages, at least at the start of the year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDigital Product, Print-and-Go Use\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFirst Grade Spelling \u0026amp; Word is a digital download.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter purchase, you’ll receive PDF files that you can download and print at home, send to the print company of your choice, or use t\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.wonderrootsprinting.com\/at-home-curriculum\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ehe print shop we’ve partnered with\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e to get priority status and an added discount. No physical product will be shipped.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat Makes This Spelling \u0026amp; Word Fun Add-On Different\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eFirst Grade Spelling \u0026amp; Word Fun is designed to give your child more than a word list.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThese pages \u003cstrong\u003ehelp your child hear words, see words, write words, \u003c\/strong\u003eand\u003cstrong\u003e read words.\u003c\/strong\u003e At this age, spelling isn't a memory test, but instead it's all about learning that words are made of sounds, that sounds are written with letters, and that the same patterns show up over and over again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eYour child may be uncovering the message in a secret code, coloring the pictures with a short a sound, rolling a die to choose the next word to write, climbing a word ladder one letter at a time, solving a crossword, or circling the silly sentence in a pair. Each activity practices the same eight words for the week in a new way, so the repetition of words never feels like busy work. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe pages are designed to help build consistency, confidence, and stronger word skills while keeping your homeschool day simple.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis Is a Great Fit If You Want:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeekly spelling and sight word practice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA no-prep language arts add-on\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrintable pages that pair with the core curriculum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSound patterns taught in a sensible order\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eActivities that go beyond memorizing a spelling list\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePuzzles and games that make word practice something your child asks for\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSentence reading and writing practice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtra support for spelling, phonics, reading, and communication\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA skill-building add-on that feels clear, useful, and easy to use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBuild Stronger Word Skills Without Building Another Curriculum Plan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eFirst Grade Spelling \u0026amp; Word Fun gives your child a clear way to practice words each week.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eIntroduce the weekly words on day one and let your child practice spelling, sounds, and sentence reading in a steady rhythm, one page a day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStrong word skills help your child read better, write better, and communicate with more confidence.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"At Home Curriculum","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47118107902148,"sku":null,"price":24.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0554\/2798\/9700\/files\/1_95a2da38-6831-4e68-9396-11a8a77209d6.png?v=1793093715","url":"https:\/\/athomecurriculum.com\/products\/first-grade-spelling-word-fun","provider":"At Home Curriculum™","version":"1.0","type":"link"}