Spelling and Sight Word List – The Letter T

Next up as we learn the alphabet is words that start with the letter T!  Do you already have an answer when someone asks how to teach sight words? I have a couple of favorite sight word activities including sight word snacks – food and learning? Count us in! Sometimes I will combine games to keep them interesting and challenging while other times I may adjust them to be easier so that no one ends up discouraged. At the end of the day, I always come back to the core ideas behind teaching sight words.

SIGHT WORD LIST

As we worked to develop our list, Kindergarten Sight Words and 1st Grade Sight Words quickly became too numerous for one list. Breaking it down by letter will help you keep the lessons concise. Doing so also helps your star student keep on track from week to week.

KINDERGARTEN SIGHT WORDS:

tell

that

to

too

two

the

then

this

they

toy

tree

try

 

1ST GRADE SIGHT WORDS:

 

table

thank

their

there

they’re

these

thing

think

those

three

today

together

If you feel as though you are struggling to break through to your child’s understanding of the sight words, do not give up.  How to teach sight words is difficult, no matter how you look at it. There is a lot of guessing involved. What helps one kiddo could completely confuse another. Just keep it fun and constructive! When your kiddo needs a break, make sure to give them some free time doing creative activities such as coloring by letters!

SPELLING WORDS THAT START WITH THE LETTER T

With each spelling list, I scoured and researched in an attempt to make sure the words are all just challenging enough.  For words starting with the letter T, I wanted to make sure they are words that are fun, relatable, and useful. My kids are always hungry for a challenge, so feel free to mix up these lists to suit your needs and keep things interesting. 

KINDERGARTEN SPELLING LIST:

 

tab

tail

tan

tap

tea

tree

toy

toe

too

tip

  Kindergarten spelling words are so crucial to a child’s development. Words that start with the letter T are no exception to this rule. Lifelong skills are developed in understanding of letter combinations. A big step along the way to this understanding of the alphabet are Kindergarten spelling words. This may be the first time your child has seen the “ea” or “ai” or any of the other sounds on this list.  Guess what? It’s absolutely okay for them to struggle a little. Never lose hope or enthusiasm and never stop trying new spelling word activities! When in doubt, try a new one out!

1ST GRADE SPELLING LIST:

 

table

take

truth

taste

teams

teeth

tunnel

truck

toolbox

torn

 

2ND GRADE SPELLING LIST: 

 

travel

toilet

tongue

taught

teacher

television

tension

tissue

theater

typical

 

3RD GRADE SPELLING LIST:  

 

technology

temperature

temporary

terrible

tolerance

thorough

tournament

tradition

transparent

transparent

If you catch yourself using one of our spelling words in conversation – or even if you just see it on a billboard – make a note of it to your child. As you go through your week, be conscious of the letter T. There are always fun ways to include learning in our daily lives. When you seem excited, they will join in and start to use their new skills to recognize the words, themselves!