260 words, one pattern a week, with free 3-page practice packs and big writing lines. No email needed.
See the word lists ↓These 260 words follow one pattern per week: short vowel words. 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.
Short A says aah. Words like cat have three sounds: c, a, t.
The cat is on the mat. I wear a red hat. We read the map. I can jump. My bag is big. The dog sat down. She ran to the park. Dad cooks in a pan.
Short I says ih, like in pig.
The pig is pink. Please sit with me. That is a big tree. Dogs like to dig. We can win the game. I bit my lip. A fish has a fin. I have six pens.
Short O says ah, like in hot.
The sun is hot. My dog runs fast. Spin the top. Soup is in the pot. The toy is in the box. A frog sat on a log. Mom reads to me. Bunnies hop.
Short U says uh, like in sun.
The sun is up. A bug is on the leaf. Fill the cup. I run fast. We ride the bus. Recess is fun. Pigs roll in mud. Give me a hug.
Short E says eh, like in bed.
I sleep in my bed. The apple is red. The hen has eggs. I can count to ten. A cat is a good pet. A dog has four legs. The spider made a web. The jet is fast.
Listen for the middle sound. Is it a, e, i, o, or u?
He has a blue cap. I write with a pen. We built a kit. The fox is red. The duck is in the tub. My boots are wet. I like jam on toast. The squirrel has a nut.
Add S to mean more than one. One cat, two cats.
Two cats nap. The dogs bark. Pigs eat corn. Bugs are small. We have hats. Get four cups. I have pens. Bats fly at night.
At the end of a short word, F, L, and S are often doubled.
Turn the light off. The dragon blew a puff of smoke. Ring the bell. We ran up the hill. Her doll has a hat. The boss smiled. My room is a mess. Pass the ball.
Some words have four sounds. Stretch them out: f, r, o, g.
The frog can jump. Stop at the red sign. The flag is up. I bang the drum. Fish swim. Clap your hands. The dog has a spot. A crab walks sideways.
You can spell so many words now. Listen to every sound.
My cat is soft. The pig is muddy. The sun is bright. I made my bed. Walk the dog. The frog is green. The bell rings. We stop and look.
Words in the at family rhyme: cat, bat, hat.
The bat flies at night. Wipe your feet on the mat. The rat ran away. Look at me. Pat the dog gently. Grapes go in a vat.
an and ap are word families too.
Turn on the fan. The man waved. The van is blue. Tap the drum. Baby needs a nap. Sit on my lap.
it and ig families: sit, fit, big, wig.
The shoe will fit. Hit the ball. The dog bit the bone. The clown has a wig. A fig is a fruit. We danced a jig.
in and ip families: pin, tin, dip, hip.
Use a pin. The can is tin. Put trash in the bin. Dip the chip. Put a hand on your hip. Do not rip the page.
op and ot families: mop, hop, dot, not.
Mop the floor. The cop helped us. Pop the bubble. Draw a dot. I am not tired. Sleep on the cot.
og and ox families: fog, jog, ox.
The fog is thick. We jog in the park. The hog is big. An ox is strong. Eat corn on the cob. Good job.
ug and un families: rug, hug, bun, sun.
The rug is soft. Tug the rope. Fill the jug. I ate a bun. The top spun fast. The nun smiled.
ub and ut families: cub, tub, hut, cut.
The bear cub plays. Rub your hands. We ate a sub. They live in a hut. Cut the paper. I like it, but not much.
et and en families: net, wet, pen, hen.
Catch it with a net. Get your shoes. Let me help. Two men walked. The fox has a den. Yes, please.
Word families help you spell lots of words fast.
The bat sleeps. Pin the paper. Get the mop. Sit on the rug. Use the net. Turn off the fan.
At the end of short words, ck says k.
Come back. Pack a bag. Throw the rock. I feel sick. Lock the door. Good luck.
sh says sh. Put a finger to your lips: shh.
Tools are in the shed. I found a shell. Shut the door. The shop is open. I bumped my shin. The puppy is shy.
sh can come at the end too: fish, dish.
Wash the dish. I wish for snow. Pay with cash. Do not rush. Mash the beans. Water can gush out.
ch says ch like a train: choo choo.
Chop the wood. Let us chat. Lift your chin. I ate so much. It was such a nice day. The soil is rich.
th: stick your tongue out a little. Th.
Then we ate. Give it to them. The paper is thin. A moth flew in. Walk on the path. Play with me.
S blends: the S and the next sound both talk.
The stem is green. Spin around. Grab a snack. Stamp the letter. Do not spill milk. The dog will sniff.
L blends: b l, c l, f l.
A blob of paint. Join the club. The tire is flat. Blink your eyes. Look at the clock. Flip the pancake.
R blends: b r, c r, g r, t r.
The wall is brick. Baby is in the crib. Show a big grin. The trap is set. The grass is wet. The truck is red.
Add ing to show something happening now.
Birds are singing. We are going home. What are you doing? I am eating. She is reading. The cat is sleeping.
You are a super speller. Let us review the year.
The ship sails. My chin itches. Come with us. Flip the card. Load the truck. We are going now.
Lumi uses 8 pattern words plus 1–2 "heart words" per week for kindergarten. 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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