Year 4 spelling word lists and template

This structured set of 26 spelling lists includes common letter strings, prefixes and suffixes to support your class with learning key spellings for year 4.

What’s included

• Free printable PDF year 4 spelling word lists — derived from both statutory and non-statutory spelling lists in the National Curriculum
• Editable version plus a supportive spelling template (subscribers only).

How to use the year 4 spelling lists

This structured set of year 4 spelling word lists is a helpful reference that follows National Curriculum recommendations. Simply cut them out and stick them into spelling books. They are perfect for integrating into daily practice, for weekly spelling tests or for home learning.

The editable version for subscribers allows personalisation to accommodate individual needs, emphasising difficult words or introducing new terms.

How to use the year 4 spelling words template

Support children with learning their year 3 spelling words with the ready-to-use spelling template which uses the ‘look’, ‘say’, ‘cover’, ‘write’ and ‘check’ method for learning spellings.

• 'Look' — helps children notice the correct spelling of the word.
• 'Say' — encourages children to verbalise the word.
• 'Cover' — enables children to conceal the correct spelling and try to spell the word from memory.
• 'Write' — children jot down the word without looking at the correct spelling.
• 'Check' — children compare their spelling with the correct one to spot errors.

This method encourages independent learning and strengthens memory recall.

Looking for more like this?

For a complete teaching pack that does your spelling planning for you with spelling lists, activities and printable resources all included, try Spellings for year 4. For more useful resources and spelling activities, you might also like:

• Spelling tips – syllables and letter strings
• Spelling strategies
• Creative spelling activities
• Active spelling activity cards

Browse the full spelling resource collection.