Silent Letters Resources

Spelling 1

Spelling is a core language arts skill in the third grade curriculum. You can support kids' spelling skills with this guided lesson that features targeted instruction in common spelling patterns, as well as plenty of chances to practice. The content of this lesson was created by our team of teachers and curriculum experts. For even more spelling practice, consider downloading and printing our recommended spelling worksheets.

3rd grade

Guided Lesson

Silent "e" Worksheet

Worksheet

Silent "e" Worksheet

Silent "e" worksheets are important to phonics success. In this silent "e" worksheet, kids learn how to make silent "e" words out of long vowels sounds.

2nd grade

Reading & Writing

Worksheet

Spelling with Silent Letters

Exercise

Spelling with Silent Letters

There are silent letters lurking in every word, and this exercise will help students learning how to spell by shining a spotlight on them.

3rd grade

Reading & Writing

Exercise

Stress-Free Spelling Practice

Workbook

Stress-Free Spelling Practice

This workbook is packed with challenging third grade spelling words that your child can practice writing and applying to his or her vocabulary.

3rd grade

Reading & Writing

Workbook

Spelling Champ

Workbook

Spelling Champ

Challenge your fourth grader with these spelling worksheets that include grade-specific words and word problems involving new vocabulary.

4th grade

Reading & Writing

Workbook

See It, Don't Say It!

Lesson Plan

See It, Don't Say It!

You know the expression, “Say it, don’t spray it!” In this lesson, we don’t want you to say it or spray it, we just want you to see it! Students will practice identifying, reading, and creating words with silent letters.

4th grade

Reading & Writing

Lesson Plan

3rd Grade Spelling Test: Tricky Words!

Worksheet

3rd Grade Spelling Test: Tricky Words!

Learn to identify words that don't follow the rules with this practice spelling test for 3rd graders.

3rd grade

Reading & Writing

Worksheet

Word Feature Concentration

Lesson Plan

Word Feature Concentration

Games are a great way to help students look closer at words! In this lesson, students will learn more about contractions and consonant pairs by creating their own games of concentration.

2nd grade

Reading & Writing

Lesson Plan

Easter Sight Words #2

Worksheet

Easter Sight Words #2

The most popular animal at Easter time is the rabbit. Your child will learn to write and spell the word "rabbit" in this Easter sight words worksheet.

1st grade

Reading & Writing

Worksheet

Easter Sight Words #4

Worksheet

Easter Sight Words #4

This Easter sight words worksheet features the word "flowers." Your child will learn to write "flowers" on its own and in a sentence.

1st grade

Reading & Writing

Worksheet

Silent "e" Word Play

Worksheet

Silent "e" Word Play

Help your first grader practice writing and sounding out silent "e" words with this helpful worksheet.

1st grade

Reading & Writing

Worksheet

Words with Silent Letters

Worksheet

Words with Silent Letters

Help your student learn which words contain silent letters with this practice test.

3rd grade

Reading & Writing

Worksheet

Ending Sounds: X

Worksheet

Ending Sounds: X

Kids practice sounding out words and get to know the sound X makes when it comes at the end of a word in this phonics worksheet.

1st grade

Reading & Writing

Worksheet

Silent Letter Search

Worksheet

Silent Letter Search

Students will practice reading and writing words with silent letters in a fun and engaging way!

4th grade

Reading & Writing

Worksheet

Silent Letters Crossword

Worksheet

Silent Letters Crossword

The answer to each crossword puzzle clue is a word with a silent letter. This second grade reading worksheet helps kids recognize words with silent letters.

2nd grade

Reading & Writing

Worksheet

Syllable Practice: Syllables with the "Silent E"

Worksheet

Syllable Practice: Syllables with the "Silent E"

Separate the first set of words into syllables then add the "silent e" to the end of each word in the the second set. What happens when the "silent e" is added?

4th grade

Reading & Writing

Worksheet

Spot the Silent Letters

Worksheet

Spot the Silent Letters

This fun reading worksheet gets students searching for silent letters in words.

1st grade

Reading & Writing

Worksheet

Riddle Me Silent Words

Worksheet

Riddle Me Silent Words

In this language arts worksheet, students practice identifying words with silent letters by solving fun riddles.

2nd grade

Reading & Writing

Worksheet

Secret Silent Letters

Worksheet

Secret Silent Letters

Help students recognize words with silent letters with this fun coloring activity. By spotting the silent letters, a picture will be revealed!

2nd grade

Reading & Writing

Worksheet

Silent Final Consonant

Worksheet

Silent Final Consonant

Help your beginning reader identify words with a silent ending. She'll determine the last letter of sight words that end with a silent consonant.

1st grade

Reading & Writing

Worksheet

Shh ... Silent Letters

Worksheet

Shh ... Silent Letters

All of the words on this second grade reading worksheet have at least one silent letter. Kids say each word, write it, and circle the silent letter or letters.

2nd grade

Reading & Writing

Worksheet

Learn Your Silent Letters

Worksheet

Learn Your Silent Letters

Use this silent-movie themed worksheet to practice sniffing out silent letters in everyday words.

3rd grade

Reading & Writing

Worksheet

Easter Sight Words #1

Worksheet

Easter Sight Words #1

Your kid might want to write about colorful eggs this Easter, but first he'll need to spell the word. Help your child write the word "eggs" with this worksheet.

1st grade

Reading & Writing

Worksheet