Free Spelling Word Building Worksheets for 1st Grade

Explore free spelling worksheets with word building practice for 1st grade learners ages 7+. Choose a page from the previews, read the directions together, and try the first item before your child continues. Download an individual PDF to print at home or use in class.

Choose one free PDF to try today. Start with letter names and sounds. For teaching goals, read first-grade phonics and word recognition goals. Save a favorite or choose a day in the learning planner.

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Five-Letter Picture Spelling: Santa and knife

Spell five pictured words using the letter grids, then write their names. The target words are santa, knife, onion, mouse, shirt.

Five-Letter Picture Spelling: Apple and lemon

Spell five pictured words using the letter grids, then write their names. The target words are apple, lemon, peach, spoon, tiger.

Five-Letter Picture Spelling: Apple and lemon

Spell five pictured words using the letter grids, then write their names. The target words are apple, lemon, mango, snail, spoon.

Five-Letter Picture Spelling: Apple and lemon

Spell five pictured words using the letter grids, then write their names. The target words are apple, lemon, spoon, kayak, earth.

Five-Letter Picture Spelling: Panda and apple

Spell five pictured words using the letter grids, then write their names. The target words are panda, apple, lemon, house, plate.

Five-Letter Picture Spelling: Apple and tiger

Spell five pictured words using the letter grids, then write their names. The target words are apple, tiger, snail, house, spoon.

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