Ten words with the digraphs sh, ch and th, where two letters work together to make one sound. Your child traces the words, fills gaps in sentences, unscrambles letters and finishes with a parent-read test.
Print the PDF or complete it on screen. Write the student's name and date at the top.
Read the instructions for each part together before starting. Encourage working to be shown.
Mark with the answer sheet. Use the model answers and success criteria as a guide rather than a single right answer.
Record the score, celebrate what went well, then follow the "What's next" suggestion.
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Who is this spelling list for?
Year 1 students (typically ages 6–7) working on spelling lists. It is pitched at getting started; a harder version is linked above.
Are the answers included?
Yes. The PDF includes a full answer sheet with model answers and success criteria where there is more than one good answer. You can also view the answers online.
How long does it take?
About 12 minutes for 40 questions. Short, regular sessions work best: two or three a week beats one long one.
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What should we do next?
Try Spelling List 2: Magic 'e' Words.
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Year 1 · English · Spelling Lists
Spelling List 1: sh, ch and th Words
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Work through the four parts in order. Say each word out loud as you write it.
Part A — Your words
In these words, two letters team up to make one sound: sh as in ship, ch as in chip and th as in thin. Say the sounds, then trace and write each word.
1.ship
2.shop
3.fish
4.chip
5.chat
6.much
7.thin
8.then
9.bath
10.with
Part B — Fill the gap
Choose the word from your list that fits each sentence and write it in the gap.
11.The sailed across the sea.
12.We buy bread at the .
13.A swims in the pond.
14.I ate one hot .
15.Mum had a with my teacher.
16.Thank you very !
17.The paper is very .
18.First we eat, we play.
19.I have a before bed.
20.Come and play me.
Part C — Mixed up
The letters of each word are mixed up. Write the word correctly on the line.
21.ipsh →
22.opsh →
23.shfi →
24.ipch →
25.atch →
26.chmu →
27.inth →
28.enth →
29.thba →
30.thwi →
Preview — the PDF contains the full resource and answer sheet.