Spelling Basics for Grades 1 and 2

Good spellers listen carefully and know a handful of reliable patterns. This course teaches young children to stretch words into sounds, choose the right letters, and use simple rules such as ck after a short vowel, the floss rule and adding s, es and -ing. Each lesson ends with a short dictation and a spelling game.

What you will learn

• How to segment words into sounds before writing
• How to spell CVC words and words with blends and digraphs
• The ck and floss (ff, ll, ss, zz) rules
• Silent e spelling
• Adding s, es and -ing

Who this course is for

• First and second graders
• Children who write words with missing sounds
• Parents who want a calm, rule-based spelling routine

Every lesson includes a short explanation with examples, a practice activity to do together, a tip for grown-ups and a quiz, and your reader earns a certificate when they finish.