Reading & Phonics · Kindergarten – Grade 5
Spelling
Encoding words by hearing sounds, applying patterns, and checking known word parts.
First, your child should already…
This skill builds directly on:
- Letter Sounds — master this first.
- CVC Blending (Decoding Short Words) — master this first.
What your child is learning
Spelling is the writing side of phonics. Children listen for sounds, choose the letters or patterns that represent them, and learn which spellings are conventional.
Signs your child is ready
- Can segment sounds in simple words
- Knows common letter-sound links
- Attempts invented spelling
The common stumbling point
Copying words visually without hearing or mapping the sounds.
Practice this skill
Worksheets and decodable practice for Spelling are in the library.
Practice this skill with All AccessHow to know it’s mastered
The child spells grade-level words and can explain the pattern or sound sequence used.
What comes next
Once this is solid, move on to:
Sight Words →