US Spelling Words by Grade

Work through one pattern group at a time (15–25 words) rather than all 100 at once. Say each word aloud (or have someone say it), then have your child write or type it without looking. This hear-then-spell approach mirrors how spelling is tested at school and in spelling bees. Short daily sessions of 10–15 minutes are more effective than longer weekly sessions.

No. The grade-level guides describe curriculum expectations and spelling patterns students are typically expected to know. These word lists provide 100 specific, practisable words at each grade level. The two resources complement each other: use the guide to understand what to focus on, and these lists to get the actual words for practice.

Yes. Lit Spelling reads each word aloud so your child hears it before spelling, the same format as school spelling tests and spelling bees. You can start free with no signup. The app tracks which words your child finds tricky and revisits them automatically.

Choose the list that matches their current spelling ability, not their school grade. If your child finds Grade 4 words too easy, try Grade 5. If Grade 3 feels challenging, that is a great place to build from. Spelling development varies widely and there is no rush. The goal is steady progress from wherever they are right now.