Kindergarten High-Frequency Words
Kindergarten High-Frequency Words brings together 40 commonly used spellings in 4 manageable sets.
High-frequency describes how often a word is encountered or used; it does not mean that every word has an irregular spelling. Children can use sound–spelling information wherever it helps, while giving extra attention to any less-predictable detail in a word.
Where to begin: The 40-word inventory is divided into 4 sets so a child can work with a small group of spellings at a time.
- Kindergarten High-Frequency Words — Set 1 Most words in Kindergarten Set 1 can be spelled by listening for familiar sounds. The words a, I, is, and the each have one extra detail to notice. 10 words
- Kindergarten High-Frequency Words — Set 2 In Kindergarten Set 2, he, we, me, and be share a final e spelling, while on and not use familiar short o. The vowel spellings in my, to, and you need closer attention. 10 words
- Kindergarten High-Frequency Words — Set 3 Kindergarten Set 3 uses sh in she and th in this and that. She, like, and see have three different ways to finish a long-vowel word, while do, was, are, and here need extra reminders. 10 words
- Kindergarten High-Frequency Words — Set 4 In Kindergarten Set 4, big, yes, let, and got can be spelled by listening through each sound. Come, look, two, play, and old each have a vowel spelling worth noticing. 10 words