1st Grade Spelling Bee Words
Beginning Reader Level — simple, familiar words for the youngest spellers.
Find the right spelling bee words for your level. Free lists from 1st grade through adult, organized by grade so you can focus on what matters most.
Beginning Reader Level — simple, familiar words for the youngest spellers.
Early Speller Level — for second graders building confidence with simple, everyday words.
Classroom Bee Level — common words for elementary students in their first competitions.
School Bee Level — multi-syllable words and early prefixes for elementary spellers.
District Bee Level — more challenging words for upper-elementary students moving up in competition.
Regional Bee Level — longer multi-syllable words for competitive middle schoolers.
State Bee Level — challenging words for middle schoolers stepping into serious competition.
National Bee Level — championship-style words for advanced middle schoolers.
Advanced Level — challenging vocabulary for students entering high school.
Expert Level — long, complex words for high school students.
Master Level — sophisticated vocabulary for high school students.
Elite Level — demanding vocabulary for college-bound students.
Adult Level — the most challenging words in the collection.
Browse adult wordsSpelling Bee Online is SpellQuiz's free live multiplayer game. Match against real spellers in real time. No scheduling, no signup needed to start.
Play Spelling Bee OnlineStart by picking the grade level that matches your ability, then work through the word lists a little at a time. Reading the words, writing them out, and saying them aloud all help. Spelling sticks through repetition across different senses. On SpellQuiz, you can study any grade's word lists for free, and when you're ready to test yourself, the Spelling Test feature checks your spelling with instant feedback. For something more competitive, Spelling Bee Online puts you in live matches against other spellers in real time. A good rhythm: study a list, take a test to see what stuck, then review what you missed. A little each day beats occasional long sessions.
No, SpellQuiz isn't affiliated with Scripps, and these aren't the official Scripps National Spelling Bee lists. Our words are organized by grade level to help spellers of all ages practice and build vocabulary, whether or not they're preparing for a competition.