English · Stage 1
Spelling More Words
Spell CVC words with every vowel, and short words that end in -ll, -ss and -zz
✦ English📘 Stage 1 · S1⏱ ~10 min🧒 Ages 5–6★ Free to start
write CVC words across all vowels and spell short words that end in a doubled letter such as -ll, -ss and -zz
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Kavi and the Double Letters
"Here is a spelling secret!" says Kavi the owl. "In a short word like bell, we write two l's — but you only hear one /l/ sound. The same happens with kiss (-ss) and buzz (-zz). One sound, two letters, right at the end. Catch the sounds and remember to double the last letter!"
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What your child will learn
1The doubled endingThese short words end in a doubled letter — but it is still one sound. Tap each sound, then press Blend.
2Does it end in -ll or -ss?
3The -ell familyWords that end the same way rhyme — and share the doubled ending.
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A peek inside
Spell bell. How many l's do you write?
/b/ /e/ /l/ — short word → double the l
Try this at home: Spell 'bell'. How many l's at the end?
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Start the free interactive lesson, or print the handout for screen-free play.
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