KINDERGARTEN RESOURCE
Kindergarten spelling words
A practical 20-word Kindergarten starting list, plus simple ways to practise hearing, recognising, and spelling familiar words.
READY-TO-USE RESOURCE
20 Kindergarten spelling words
Use this curated kindergarten list for a quick baseline, dictation round, custom game, or printable study sheet. It is a starting resource for the named grade — not a claim that one static list fits the entire Little Champion product band.
- cat
- dog
- sun
- map
- hop
- red
- big
- run
- sit
- top
- bed
- fish
- tree
- book
- milk
- hand
- frog
- stop
- jump
- help
You can practise your own words in Think Champion as well. The Free Trial includes all six challenge modes with up to 5 words per game; Pro removes the per-game word limit.
How to use this kindergarten list
- Say each word aloud before asking the child to spell it.
- Mix recognition with recall: first find the correct word, then spell it without seeing it.
- Stop and review a smaller weak set instead of repeating every word equally.
Why the product level is broader than this page
The curated list on this page is specifically a Kindergarten starting point. In the app, the broader Little Champion learning band spans Pre-K through 1st grade, and generated practice can be adjusted to the learner level rather than forcing every child in the band to use this exact static list.
Practice for understanding, not only copying
For an early reader, keep practice concrete: say the word aloud, make sure the child recognises what it means, then ask for a small amount of recall. Short rounds are usually easier to repeat than turning one list into a long test.
Which grades are in the Little Champion app band?
The wider Think Champion Little Champion band covers Pre-K through 1st grade:
- Pre-K (age 4)
- Kindergarten (age 5)
- 1st grade (age 6)
That product grouping helps select an approximate learning level. It does not mean every learner in the band should receive the same static word list.
Frequently asked questions
Is this list specifically for Kindergarten?
Yes. The 20-word resource on this page is intended as a starting list for Kindergarten. Think Champion's wider Little Champion product band spans Pre-K through 1st grade, but generated practice can be adjusted to the individual learner.
Do I have to use this exact list in Think Champion?
No. You can use this page as a starting resource, generate a new list by level and topic, or create a custom game from the exact words school or a coach supplied.
Is there a free plan for this level?
The current Free Trial lets learners use all six challenge modes with up to five words per game. Pro removes the per-game word limit and adds stronger review tools.
Can siblings at different levels use one family account?
Yes. Separate child profiles keep each learner’s games and progress independent under one family account.
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