Ages 6-7

Best Spelling Apps for
1st Grade

Help your first grader master short vowels, blends, and sight words with the right spelling app. Compare free and paid options for ages 6-7.

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What 1st Graders Learn in Spelling

Short vowel words (cat, bed, pig)
Consonant blends (bl, cr, st)
Digraphs (ch, sh, th, wh)
Silent e words (make, bike, home)
High-frequency sight words
Word families (-at, -an, -ig)

Top Spelling Apps for 1st Grade

RECOMMENDED

SpellingJoy

Free

Best free option

  • Custom word lists
  • Audio pronunciation
  • Progress tracking

Spelling Shed

$38/yr

Best gamified

  • Spelling games
  • Rewards system
  • UK curriculum

SpellingCity

$125/yr

Most features

  • 35+ activities
  • Vocabulary games
  • Classroom tools

Why Teachers Choose SpellingJoy for 1st Grade

Audio Pronunciation

Clear audio for every word - perfect for emerging readers

Grade-Aligned Lists

1st grade word lists matching curriculum standards

Fun Practice

Engaging activities that keep 6-7 year olds motivated

Progress Tracking

See exactly which words need more practice

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