300 words, one pattern a week, with free 3-page practice packs and big writing lines. No email needed.
See the word lists ↓These 300 words follow one pattern per week: digraphs, blends and magic e. Every list is built from the Science of Reading order, so spelling and reading reinforce each other. Print one week at a time, or on one sheet.
Want it to feel like a game? Spelling Quest in Lumi Academy says every word and sentence out loud, lets kids build words with letter tiles (no typing needed for young kids), and keeps missed words coming back until they stick.
Two letters can make one sound. sh says sh. ch says ch.
The ship sails away. We shop for food. The fish swims. Make a wish. I bumped my chin. I ate a chip. Thank you so much. We eat lunch at noon.
th says th, like in thumb. wh says w, like in whale.
I like that one. This is my book. Come with me. I love math. The baby has a bath. When is lunch? Whip the cream. Which one is yours?
After a short vowel, the k sound at the end is often spelled ck.
The duck swims. Come back soon. I lost a sock. Kick the ball. A giraffe has a long neck. The truck is loud. My cat is black. The dog got a stick.
Two consonants together each keep their sound: b l, s t, t r.
Stack the block. We made a plan. Watch your step. We took a trip. Grab your coat. Do not slip on ice. It is not kind to brag. Snap your fingers.
Some words end with two consonants: n d, s t, m p, n k.
Raise your hand. You are the best. I can jump high. Her shoes are pink. We play in the sand. Birds sit in a nest. Turn on the lamp. I drink milk.
A silent E at the end makes the vowel say its name. Cap becomes cape.
We baked a cake. Let us make a card. This game is fun. Write your name. Close the gate. We swim in the lake. Put food on the plate. The snake is long.
Silent E makes I say I, and O say O. Kit becomes kite.
Fly the kite. I ride my bike. It is time to go. I am five. We go home. Jump the rope. Smell with your nose. The dog has a bone.
Silent E can make U say you, like in cute.
The puppy is cute. The mule is strong. Squeeze the tube. The whale is huge. These are my shoes. My birthday is in June. Follow the rule. She plays the flute.
Add ing for now, and ed for the past.
We are jumping. He jumped high. They are playing. We played tag. Thanks for helping. She helped me. I am looking up. He looked at the stars.
Use everything you know: digraphs, blends, and magic E.
The ship is big. I want that. The duck quacks. Stop the bus. Hold my hand. Cake is sweet. My bike is red. The frog jumped.
Every short vowel: a, e, i, o, u.
Ride the sled. The crab pinches. The tap will drip. The garden plot is small. The plum is sweet. Zip your vest. I am glad. Skip to the door.
Magic E again. A says its name.
We bake bread. Stay in your lane. Wave goodbye. Name the shape. The flame is hot. Eat a grape. I can skate. The whale is huge.
I says its name with magic E.
Stand in line. A pine tree. Ride the pony. Hide and seek. Go down the slide. Big smile. Snow is white. You win a prize.
O says its name with magic E.
I hope so. Tell a joke. Skip a stone. Close the box. Spin the globe. Smoke rises. Those are mine. The stove is hot.
ai and ay say A.
Get the mail. Hammer the nail. Fill the pail. What a nice day. What did you say? May I go? Carry the tray. Mold the clay.
ee says E.
I see you. A bee buzzes. The bird is free. Plant a seed. I need help. Keep it safe. One week left. The sheep say baa.
ea often says E too.
We eat dinner. The sea is blue. Hot tea. The dog ate meat. Take a seat. Clean your room. I had a dream. A juicy peach.
oa and ow can say O.
Wash with soap. The goat eats. A toad hops. The coach blew a whistle. A bowl of soup. Go slow. Blow out candles. The shelf is low.
Add S to make more than one.
I have books. Tall trees. Ducks swim. Frogs croak. The kids laugh. We ride bikes. Pretty shells. Board games.
Long vowels, vowel teams, and plurals.
Bake a pie. Smile wide. A smooth stone. Read the mail. Water the seed. More soap. Read books. Skip rope.
Words ending in s, x, sh, ch add es.
She misses her cat. She mixes paint. Clean the brushes. Ripe peaches. Pretty dresses. Open the boxes. Ten inches long. Dad fixes it.
ed can sound like t, d, or ed: jumped, played, planted.
He kicked the ball. It rained today. We planted seeds. I filled the cup. We rested. Mom called me. I asked nicely. I wanted more.
Two small words make one big word.
It is bedtime. Watch the sunset. I cannot wait. Come inside. Once upon a time. Jump into the pool. He did it himself. Anything is fine.
all says all. ell says ell.
Kick the ball. A tall tower. Leaves fall. Call me later. Get well soon. Tell a story. Smell the soup. Spell your name.
ink and ank end with nk.
Drink water. Think hard. Wash in the sink. Wink at me. Put money in the bank. Thank you. Fill the tank. A blank page.
ing and ang end with ng.
The king smiled. Ring the bell. A bird wing. Sing a song. Bang the drum. Hang your coat. We sang loudly. A long road.
Question words start many sentences.
How are you? Why is it wet? What is that? Wait while I look. Where is my hat? Who is there? Whose turn is it? Whoever wins gets a prize.
Spell the numbers.
I have three pets. Four wheels. Seven days. Eight legs. Nine birds. Zero left. Eleven players. Twelve eggs.
Spell the colors.
A purple grape. An orange cat. A brown bear. The sun is yellow. A tan dog. A silver ring. A gray cloud. A gold coin.
You learned so much this year!
A big whale. White snow. A ripe peach. Two boxes. We planted corn. Stay inside. Cold drink. Seven stars.
Lumi uses 8 pattern words plus 1–2 "heart words" per week for 1st grade. Short, pattern-based lists are easier to master than long random lists, and missed words come back the next week.
Yes. Every list and printable practice pack on this page is free to print and share for home, co-op and classroom use. No email or account is needed.
Each week prints as three pages: trace-and-write with the pattern rule, a fill-in-the-blank and ABC-order page, and a Boss Test page a grown-up reads aloud. Writing lines are 1 inch tall with a dashed midline for young writers.
Yes. Spelling Quest inside Lumi Academy reads each word and a sentence aloud, has your child build it with letter tiles, and moves them to the next week once they pass the Boss Test twice in a row.
Spelling Quest is included with Lumi Academy: Pre-K through 12th grade, up to 8 kids, one price.
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