Reception Spelling Words
193 words for ages 4–5 — organised by topic, with audio sentences
HearSpell is a free, self-guided spelling app with no ads and no tracking. Your child picks a year group and starts practising immediately — no parent setup and no account creation. Reception covers Letters and Sounds high frequency words and simple phonics patterns. Every word is heard in a sentence read in a British English voice before your child spells it, so they learn words in context, not from flashcards.
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📚 All Reception Spelling Words
🔤 Phase 2 Phonics 29 words
sat📌 pintaphot🐛 bugmatkitpotnapfincot☕ cuphen🏏 batmudnetjotbunwiglipniprobdimjabsipmophugfog🚐 van
🔊 Phase 3 Phonics 24 words
🚢 shipchinthin💍 ring🌧️ rain🌱 seed🌙 night⛵ boat🦶 feetsoilcoolhairburn🪙 coin🌕 moonbarnfarmreefmeatloudshout🧥 coathailjoin
🔗 Phase 4 Blends 17 words
🐸 frogdripstampcrispbelttrip👏 clapgripspotplanslideswingsmellcrack🏴 flagblot🥁 drum
👁️ High Freq Words I 40 words
theandatosaidinheIofitwasyoutheyonsheisforathisbutthatwithallwecanareuphadmyherwhatthereoutthishavewentbelikesomenot
🏃 Action Words 14 words
runjumpsitstandlookcomegoeatplaysleep🏊 swimhopdraw🎵 sing
✨ Describing Words 11 words
bigsmall🔴 redcoldwetfastsoftlongroundsharpdark
🌍 Everyday Words 9 words
mumdad🐱 cat🐶 dog🛏️ bed🎒 bag🧢 hat🚌 bus☀️ sun
🔗 Connecting Words 2 words
soor
🐾 Animals & Nature 21 words
🌳 tree🐦 bird🐟 fish🦆 duck🐝 bee🍂 leaf🌸 flowergrass🐌 snail🪱 worm🐦 robinpond☁️ cloudstonefield❄️ snow💨 windsandrock🥚 eggnest
🏠 Things at Home 13 words
🪑 chair🚪 door📚 book⚽ ball📦 box💡 lamp🗑️ bin🍴 forkpanrugpeg🔒 lock🧦 sock
🎨 Colours & Numbers 13 words
bluegreen1️⃣ one2️⃣ two3️⃣ three🔟 tenyellow🍊 orangepink4️⃣ four5️⃣ fivesix⭐ star
✏️ Example Sentences
- The cat sat on the mat by the fire.
- The big ship sailed across the sea.
- A green frog jumped into the pond with a splash.
- We went to the park after school.
In HearSpell, your child hears each sentence read aloud in a British English voice, then types the missing word.
🎧 How It Works
Your child uses HearSpell independently — no parent needed.
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Hear it
Your child listens to a word used in a real sentence, read in a British English voice. This is what makes HearSpell different: audio-first, not flashcard-first.
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Spell it
They type the spelling on a kid-friendly keyboard that blocks autocomplete (no cheating!).
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Master it
Spaced repetition tracks every word. Tricky words come back more often. Mastered words fade out.
🛡️ Built for Trust
HearSpell has no ads, no in-app purchases nagging your child, and no data collection. Everything runs in the browser — there are no accounts, no passwords, and nothing to sign up for. Your child's progress stays on their device. You can hand your phone to your kid and walk away.