🔤 Spelling Activities for Kids
Spelling grows stronger with a little practice every day. On this page you will find 6 free spelling activities for kids, grouped under Spelling Practice, that turn word work into something children look forward to. Little learners can sound out simple three letter words, while older kids can tackle longer words, silent letters and common tricky spellings. Each activity is easy to open, simple to follow and friendly for both home and classroom use. Parents and teachers can print them, use them on screen, or set them as quick warm up tasks.
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Grade 3 Spelling Words: Week 1🗒️ Weekly Spelling Lists & Tests · Age 8-10
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Year 2 Common Exception Words🗒️ Weekly Spelling Lists & Tests · Age 6-8
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Dolch First Grade Spelling Test🗒️ Weekly Spelling Lists & Tests · Age 6-8
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Dolch Pre-primer Sight Words: Look, Say, Cover, Write, Check🗒️ Weekly Spelling Lists & Tests · Age 4-5
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Spelling Test: Commonly Misspelled Words (Ages 12–15)🐝 Spelling Practice · Age 12-15
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Spelling Test: Ages 10–12🐝 Spelling Practice · Age 10-12
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Spelling Test: Tricky Words for Ages 8–10🐝 Spelling Practice · Age 8-10
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Spell the Days of the Week🐝 Spelling Practice · Age 6-8
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Spell Colour Words🐝 Spelling Practice · Age 5-6
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Spell 3-Letter Words🐝 Spelling Practice · Age 4-5
Frequently asked questions
What age are these spelling activities for?
The activities suit children from around age 4 to 12. Younger kids can begin with short three and four letter words, while older learners move on to longer words, blends, silent letters and commonly misspelt words.
Are the spelling worksheets free to print?
Yes. Every activity on this page is free to view online and free to print at home or in school. You can print as many copies as you need for your children or your class.
How much spelling practice should a child do each day?
About ten to fifteen minutes a day is enough for most children. Short, regular sessions help words stick in memory, and they keep practice enjoyable instead of tiring.
My child keeps misspelling the same words. What can I do?
Make a small personal word list of those tricky words and practise only three or four at a time. Use the look, cover, write, check routine, and revisit the list every few days until the words feel easy.