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: vowel teams and bossy r. 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.
ai and ay both say A. Use ai in the middle, ay at the end.
The rain is cold. We paint a picture. The dog wags its tail. Please wait here. Let us play outside. Stay with your group. The sky is gray. The bird flew away.
ee and ea often say E, like in tree and leaf.
The tree is tall. I sleep at night. Grass is green. Wipe your feet. A leaf fell down. I read every day. We went to the beach. Our team won.
oa, ow and oe can all say O.
The boat floats. Zip your coat. Look both ways on the road. Snow is white. Plants grow in spring. Show me your drawing. I stubbed my toe. The bus goes to school.
igh says I, like in light. Y at the end of a short word can say I.
Turn on the light. Owls hunt at night. Turn right here. The kite flew high. Birds can fly. The sky is blue. Always try your best. Why is the sky blue?
When R follows A, it bosses the vowel. ar says ar, like in car.
The car is fast. I see a star. We play at the park. Cows live on a farm. It is dark at night. Start the race. Our yard has a swing. A shark has sharp teeth.
or says or, like in corn.
We ate corn. The horse runs. The storm was loud. My pencil is short. Soccer is my sport. Birds fly north. Use a fork. The calf was born today.
er, ir, and ur all say er.
That is her book. The fern is green. A bird sang. The girl ran. I was first. It is your turn. The sun can burn you. The nurse helped me.
Two small words can join to make one big word.
I love the sunshine. We saw a rainbow. He plays football. My bedroom is blue. I ate a cupcake. Pack your backpack. We met at the playground. We built a snowman.
Add es to words ending in s, x, sh, or ch.
We packed the boxes. Two buses came. I wash the dishes. Make three wishes. Pack the lunches. Foxes are quick. She wears glasses. Sit on the benches.
Mix it all together: vowel teams, bossy R, and plurals.
Rain fell all day. A tree gives shade. We row the boat. Good night. Make a wish on a star. The storm passed. The bird built a nest. Stack the boxes.
Magic E and vowel teams together.
Use the scale. Drive slowly. The pond froze. An ice cube. Ride the train. The queen waved. Boats float. Sweet dreams.
oo can say oo like moon, or uh like book.
The moon is full. Healthy food. Eat with a spoon. Go to school. Read a book. Left foot. Chop the wood. Good job.
au and aw say aw, like in saw.
I saw a deer. Draw a cat. A sharp claw. Drink with a straw. The dog lifts a paw. Haul the logs. Pasta sauce. Launch the rocket.
ew and ue say oo or you.
A new coat. A few left. The plant grew. Chew slowly. Blue sky. Use the glue. That is true. Find a clue.
C before E, I, or Y says s.
One cent. Run the race. Outer space. Let us dance. Paint the fence. What is the price? Draw a circle. I eat cereal.
G before E, I, or Y can say j.
A shiny gem. The bird cage. On the stage. A magic trick. A tall giraffe. Peel the orange. A large box. The table edge.
After a short vowel, use dge for j and tch for ch.
Cross the bridge. A police badge. Chocolate fudge. The judge decides. Catch the ball. Light a match. Watch the show. Cook in the kitchen.
kn says n. wr says r.
Tie a knot. Knock on the door. Kneel down. I knew it. Wrap the gift. My wrist hurts. A ship wreck. A wren sang.
An apostrophe stands for missing letters.
It isn't cold. Don't run. I'll help. He's here. She's tall. We're late. That's fun. It wasn't me.
Vowel sounds, soft letters, and contractions.
Use a spoon. Draw a map. Glue it. Dance party. Open the cage. A long bridge. Knock knock. Don't forget.
er compares two. est is the most.
I am faster. She is the fastest. He is taller. The tallest tree. A smaller box. The smallest pup. My older sister. The oldest house.
Add Y to describe something: rain becomes rainy.
A rainy day. A sunny morning. It is windy. A snowy hill. A messy room. A dusty shelf. I feel sleepy. A lucky penny.
Add ly to tell how: quick becomes quickly.
Run quickly. Walk slowly. Speak softly. Sing loudly. Cross safely. Speak kindly. He sadly waved. Ask nicely.
Clap the syllables, then spell each part.
A white rabbit. A picnic basket. Use a napkin. A blueberry muffin. A tiny kitten. My sister sings. Open the window. A flower garden.
The days are names, so they start with capitals.
School starts Monday. Tacos on Tuesday. Thursday is game night. Movie Friday. Saturday is fun. Rest on Sunday. Have a good weekend. Today is sunny.
Months start with capitals too.
January is cold. Kites fly in March. April showers. Hot August days. Pumpkins in October. November leaves fall. Snow in December. Fireworks in July.
Spell animals you know.
A slow turtle. A silly monkey. Zebra stripes. A tiger roars. A penguin waddles. A spider spins. An eagle soars. A koala climbs.
Same sound, different spelling and meaning.
I see it. The sea is deep. Their son is five. The sun is hot. A gift for you. Four cats. Sit by me. Buy milk.
Words from science class.
Water the plant. An insect has six legs. A magnet sticks. My favorite season. Check the weather. Earth is a planet. Food gives energy. My shadow follows me.
Show off everything you learned.
I love school. Launch time. A big clue. A red circle. Good catch. The tallest one. Come quickly. Plant a garden.
Lumi uses 8 pattern words plus 1–2 "heart words" per week for 2nd 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 3/4 inch tall so there is plenty of room.
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.
Start Free →