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/k/ Words

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Spelling the /k/ sound can be tricky for young learners, especially when there are several different ways to write it. That’s why we’ve created a free printable spelling list that focuses on helping Year 1 and Year 2 students recognise the /k/ sound in its various forms. This handy phonics resource supports reading, writing, and spelling development with clarity and simplicity.

 

What’s Included in the Resource?

The /k/ Spelling Words printable includes a three-column table filled with examples of the /k/ sound

spelled in different ways:

  • k (e.g. kite, kangaroo, kitten)

  • c (e.g. cat, cup, car)

  • ck (e.g. duck, sock, rock)

  • ch (e.g. school, chaos, chorus)

These examples help students see how the same sound can be spelled with different letter combinations, often depending on its position in the word or the letters around it.

 

Why Use This Spelling List?

This phonics spelling sheet is designed to:

  • Reinforce recognition of the /k/ sound in various graphemes

  • Improve spelling accuracy by noticing patterns

  • Support decoding strategies in reading

  • Encourage students to write confidently with tricky sounds

It also makes a great addition to student workbooks, literacy folders, or classroom wall displays.

 

Ideal for Home and Classroom Use

Whether you're a teacher or a parent, this resource is easy to use:

  • As a reference guide during writing sessions

  • During guided reading to explore spelling patterns

  • In spelling centres for independent practice

  • As a take-home tool to reinforce classroom learning

 

Try These Fun Extension Ideas

To make learning even more engaging, you can:

  • Have students colour-code the different /k/ spellings

  • Cut up word cards and sort them by spelling pattern

  • Challenge students to add their own words to each column

  • Use the words in silly sentences, poems or short stories

 

Download Your Free Copy

This /k/ Spelling Words printable is completely free and ready to download from the Smart Boarding School website. It’s one of many resources designed to make phonics learning fun, practical, and easy to implement at school or at home.

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