Support accurate, confident writing with our Year 3 Autumn spelling resources, fully aligned with the National Curriculum and forming part of the Mrs Mactivity SPaG scheme. This spelling strand helps pupils build on Key Stage 1 learning as they move into Lower Key Stage 2 and begin to apply new spelling patterns more independently.
Across the term, you will find a complete set of weekly spelling resources for Year 3, including spelling lists, Look, Say, Cover, Write, Check sheets, dictation passages, and handwriting sheets in your chosen font. Each week is supported by a clear Spelling Rules PowerPoint to introduce the focus, model examples, and guide whole-class teaching.
These resources are designed to be used together across the week, giving teachers a consistent structure for teaching spelling while allowing flexibility within your timetable. They sit alongside the grammar lessons for the term, helping pupils improve accuracy and apply spelling patterns in their writing. See below for a full breakdown of the spelling patterns and rules covered across the Autumn term.
The Year 3 Autumn spelling strand revisits familiar patterns from Year 2 and introduces more complex spelling rules from the Lower Key Stage 2 spelling appendix. Weekly focuses include:
Each week begins with a Spelling Rules PowerPoint to introduce the focus and model correct usage before pupils move into independent practice through handwriting tasks, dictation and spelling application activities.
All resources are written by experienced teachers and support the 2025 DfE Writing Framework’s emphasis on accurate spelling and fluent transcription. Combine with the complete SPaG scheme for full coverage from Year 1 to Year 6.
