Free Spelling Worksheets

Reading1st Grade – 3rd Grade9 printable setsAnswer keys included

Look at the picture and spell the word, one letter per box. The boxes tell children how many letters to expect.

Short Words (3–4 Letters) 1st Grade

Simple words with 3 or 4 letters.

Medium Words (5–6 Letters) 2nd Grade

Five and six letter words.

Long Words (7+ Letters) 3rd Grade

Longer words such as elephant and umbrella.

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About these worksheets

Picture spelling worksheets are a step up from missing-letter sheets: nothing is given except the picture and the number of boxes. Six words per page, drawn from over 200 everyday nouns (animals, food, toys, clothes), with a new mix every time you print.

All worksheets are free for home and classroom use, print on one Letter or A4 page and come with an answer key. Every set is generated from the same word and number banks as our games, so "Make a new one" gives you unlimited practice.

Tips for parents & teachers

  • Count the boxes first. Knowing a word has five letters stops guesses like "hous".
  • Sound it out, write it, then compare with the answer key and fix one letter at a time.
  • Try the online Spelling game afterwards; it uses the same word bank with pictures and sound.