Support spelling alongside the Year 3 Spring SPaG lessons with our structured Year 3 Spring spelling resources. This spelling strand builds on Autumn learning while introducing new statutory spelling patterns and reinforcing the Year 3 and 4 spelling list words taught during the Spring term.
The Spring collection includes a spelling overview and rationale, weekly spelling lists, spelling rules PowerPoints, Look, Say, Cover, Write, Check sheets, dictation activities, spelling tests and handwriting sheets in your chosen font, making it easy to teach, practise and assess spelling each week.
These Year 3 Spring spelling resources are designed to be taught alongside the complete Year 3 Spring SPaG sequence. Return to the Spring hub to explore the grammar lessons, planning and assessment resources for the term.
The Year 3 Spring spelling strand introduces statutory spelling patterns while reinforcing prior learning. During the Spring term, pupils learn and apply:
Weekly spelling rules PowerPoints, handwriting sheets, Look, Say, Cover, Write, Check activities, dictation tasks and spelling tests provide regular opportunities to practise and apply each spelling pattern. These resources are designed to complement the Year 3 Spring SPaG lessons, helping pupils make clear links between spelling, grammar and writing.
The Year 3 Spring spelling strand introduces common prefixes and suffixes alongside words from the statutory list. Pupils explore word meanings and spelling patterns to strengthen their spelling accuracy and vocabulary. 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.
