Spellings Dictation Year 1 - Worksheet

This worksheet is a comprehensive spelling resource for Year 1 pupils, designed to teach and reinforce statutory spelling patterns and words across the academic year. The pack is divided into three terms - Autumn, Spring, and Summer - each with a selection of words that align with the seasonal themes and correspond to the curriculum requirements. These terms include words such as 'buzzing', 'rabbit', 'thunder', 'catch', 'kitchen', 'rain', 'train', 'day', 'dream', 'food', 'book', 'air', and 'August', among others.

Teachers are instructed to read out sentences containing these words 2-3 times, allowing children to write them down as accurately and neatly as possible. Each sentence is crafted to include a word in bold that the children must spell correctly. Points are awarded for proper use of a capital letter at the beginning of the sentence, the correct spelling of the bold word, and the inclusion of a full stop at the end. The worksheet also provides a 'Challenge' section with more complex sentences for advanced learners, ensuring that all students can participate and improve their spelling skills in a structured and progressive manner.