Australian Year 1 Spelling Words

Australian Year 1 Spelling Words help young learners build confidence with common words, simple spelling patterns, and everyday vocabulary. This collection is designed for Year 1 students in Australia, with age-appropriate words that support reading, writing, phonics, and classroom learning.

Year 1 spelling word list

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Australian Year 1 Spelling Words

Australian Year 1 Spelling Words are designed to help young learners develop strong spelling, reading, and writing skills through simple and familiar vocabulary. This collection includes age-appropriate words, common spelling patterns, phonics-based terms, and everyday vocabulary that Year 1 students can practise at home or in the classroom. 

CVC words with blends and digraphs

1. ship
2. chat
3. chop
4. fish
5. thin
6. this
7. shop
8. much
9. brush
10. frog
11. clap
12. stop
13. flag
14. crab
15. swim
16. drum
17. black
18. plug
19. trip
20. snack

Consonant digraphs (sh, ch, th, wh)

21. sheep
22. shark
23. shirt
24. brush
25. fresh
26. chair
27. cheese
28. cherry
29. beach
30. lunch
31. thick
32. three
33. thumb
34. teeth
35. bath
36. wheel
37. wheat
38. whisk
39. whisper
40. whisker

Inflectional endings (-s, -ed, -ing)

41. cats
42. dogs
43. jumps
44. runs
45. played
46. helped
47. looked
48. jumped
49. playing
50. helping
51. looking
52. jumping
53. walks
54. talks
55. painted
56. washed
57. planting
58. reading
59. singing
60. cooking

Final consonant blends

61. hand
62. jump
63. milk
64. nest
65. lamp
66. fast
67. best
68. help
69. sand
70. lift
71. camp
72. wind
73. tent
74. gift
75. soft
76. desk
77. pond
78. bank
79. mask
80. plant

High-frequency sight words (Year 1)

81. about
82. again
83. before
84. could
85. every
86. first
87. from
88. great
89. little
90. many
91. mother
92. other
93. people
94. should
95. their
96. there
97. where
98. which
99. would
100. your

How to practise with this list

Start with One Group

Begin with one small group of spelling words at a time. This helps Year 1 students focus on a manageable set and learn each word with confidence before moving to the next group.

Hear, Then Spell

Say each word clearly and ask students to listen carefully to the sounds before spelling it. Encourage them to break the word into individual sounds and write the letters they hear.

Revisit Tricky Words

Keep practising words that are difficult to remember. Review them regularly through short spelling activities, writing practice, and quick revision sessions until they become familiar.

Spelling word lists nearby

Finding spelling word lists nearby can make practice easier for Year 1 students. Look for school spelling lists, classroom vocabulary, library resources, and local learning activities that match the Australian Year 1 curriculum. Parents and teachers can also create short weekly lists using familiar words, phonics patterns, and commonly used classroom vocabulary. 

FAQs

What are Australian Year 1 spelling words?

They are age-appropriate words that help Year 1 students practise phonics, spelling patterns, reading, and writing.

How many spelling words should Year 1 students learn?

A small group of words each week can make spelling practice easier and more manageable.

How can children practise spelling words?

Children can listen to each word, sound it out, write it, and review difficult words regularly.

What spelling patterns are taught in Year 1?

Common patterns include CVC words, consonant blends, digraphs, inflectional endings, and high-frequency words.

How can parents help with spelling practice?

Parents can use short daily activities such as word reading, spelling games, dictation, and quick revision.