Spelling and Sight Word List – The Letter W

 In our wonderful journey through the words that start with the Letter W, we come to spelling and sight reading! Before you start to work on these sight words for the Letter W, select your favorite spelling and sight word activities. Then, prepare the necessities so that you can make learning a breeze for your child.  Over prepare. I promise it is well worth it. Considering how to teach sight words in a way that will work for your child can seem so incredibly daunting. Don’t worry; we have your back! Then, you can move onto our sight word list (for kindergarten and 1st grade) and our spelling list, below. 

SIGHT WORD LIST

There are not too many sight words that start with the Letter W, but they are all important. It is exciting for us to be able to share this list of sight words that start with the Letter W. Memorizing the words just takes time and drilling. Jam pack learning opportunities into your day, just to help your child learn the Letter W. 

KINDERGARTEN SIGHT WORDS:

warm

want

was

way

we

well

why

what

when

who

wish

If you’re having any trouble figuring out how to make a sight word memorable to a Kindergartner, my first instinct is always to ask them what they think the word is. Then, you will be more able to find what is connecting for them already. From there, you can follow their natural learning style to a solution that cements their understanding of the letter W. 

1ST GRADE SIGHT WORDS:

watch

water

were

we’re

where

which

white

window

would

write

witch

 

SPELLING WORDS THAT START WITH THE LETTER W

Up next, we have an incredible little spelling list for the Letter W! This spelling list is for Kindergarten, 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, and 3rd Grade! Before you start to work on these helpful vocabulary words that start with the Letter W, select the spelling activities that work best for your family.

KINDERGARTEN SPELLING LIST:

wall

war

wave

web

wed

well

were

west

wet

win

 

If your brilliant child needs a little extra challenge, feel free to let them explore other spelling lists and find words that they are excited to learn how to spell.

1ST GRADE SPELLING LIST:

wage

wagon

walk

wall

walrus

went

wishes

witch

wooden

worn

2ND GRADE SPELLING WORDS THAT START WITH THE LETTER W: 

walking

warehouse

warrior

waste

waves

wealth

wheat

where

whipped

witness

3RD GRADE SPELLING LIST:  

waiver

warranty

wealthy

weight

weighted

whimsical

whimsy

willful

Wisconsin

wizard

These spelling lists are for Kindergarten, 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, and 3rd Grade. However, that is not a set rule. If any of the words are too hard or easy for your child, feel free to borrow from the other lists!  Words that start with the letter W are something that absolutely every child can master, with your help.