Grade 1–3 (ages 6–8)sentences and cursive.

From first to third grade, children write sentences, spell longer words and, usually in grade 2 or 3, learn cursive.

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Spell Advanced Words (CVCC)Blends · ages 6–7Spell & Construct: First SentencesSentences · ages 6–7Spell Long Sound WordsLong vowels · ages 6–7Poppin’ Sight WordsSight words · ages 5–7Sight Words BingoSight words · ages 5–7Sight Words MemorySight words · ages 5–7Hear & Clear Sight WordsSight words · ages 5–7

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