YEAR 1

• Learn letter and sound recognition
• Practice writing words with friends and family
• Understand syllables and blends
• Learn phonemic awareness
• Master the basics of spelling rules
• Review high frequency words
• Continue practice with writing

YEAR 2

• Review all previously learned concepts
• Introduce homophones and prefixes
• Introduce contractions and suffixes
• Introduce irregular plurals and challenging spellings
• Work on spelling rules such as syllable patterns
• Expand vocabulary by exploring root words
• Continue practice with writing

YEAR 3

• Review all previously learned concepts
• Introduce advanced suffixes and prefixes
• Introduce advanced spelling rules
• Work on silent letters, long vowels, foreign words
• Work on different spellings of the same words
• Expand vocabulary by exploring etymologies
• Apply rhythm and patterns to spelling activities
• Continue practice with writing