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Grade-Level Suggestions for K–2 Heroes
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Recommended Power Spelling Games for Grades K–2

🧩 Complete the Word

A missing-letter format that helps students practice word structure, phonics, and early spelling patterns. 

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🎈 Letter Pop

Students select letters in an interactive format, reinforcing letter recognition and simple spelling in a highly engaging way.​

🔍 Word Search

Encourages recognition of correctly spelled words and sight word familiarity. Works especially well with high-frequency word lists.

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🧱 Spelling Blocks

Students build words by arranging letter blocks, reinforcing letter recognition, sequencing, and phonics in a fun, hands-on way.

K–2 Spelling & Vocabulary Word Lists

These suggested word lists align with Common Core standards and support differentiated instruction. Use the tabs below to explore each K–2 grade level.

Kindergarten spelling instruction focuses on phonemic awareness, letter–sound correspondence, and simple CVC word building.

Team Boost (Below Level)
Fewer words. Extra repetition. Strong phonics focus.

Spelling List (5 words)
  • cat
  • dog
  • sun
  • map
  • sit

Focus: Beginning and ending consonants + short vowels (a, i, o)

Vocabulary List (5 words)
  • big
  • small
  • up
  • down
  • happy

Focus: Basic positional and descriptive words used in classroom conversation.
Team Core (On Level)
Grade-level CVC patterns + high-frequency words.

Spelling List (8 words)
  • cat
  • hat
  • pig
  • log
  • bed
  • run
  • top
  • can

Focus: Mixed short vowels (a, e, i, o, u) in CVC format.

High-Frequency Words
  • the
  • and
  • is
  • to
  • go

Vocabulary List (5–6 words)
  • color
  • shape
  • same
  • different
  • first
  • last

Focus: Academic vocabulary used in math and classroom routines.
Team Flight (Above Level)
Extended patterns + early digraph exposure.

Spelling List (10 words)
  • ship
  • chat
  • thin
  • flag
  • stop
  • jump
  • fast
  • nest
  • milk
  • hand

Focus:
  • Beginning blends (fl, st)
  • Digraphs (sh, ch, th)
  • More complex CVC words

High-Frequency Words
  • said
  • like
  • see
  • come
  • here

Vocabulary List (6 words)
  • predict
  • describe
  • compare
  • observe
  • solve
  • explain

Focus: Early exposure to academic language through oral use and discussion.
💡 Teacher Guidance for Kindergarten 💡
Keep lists short and consistent.
Prioritize phonics patterns over memorization.
Practice daily in small bursts.
Use vocabulary words orally before expecting written mastery.
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