Hearth & Story Third Grade Spelling
A friendly foundation in spelling patterns, word parts, and tricky words.
 
Hearth & Story Third Grade Spelling helps young learners build confidence with spelling through clear, consistent routines and engaging weekly lists. Designed for students who are moving beyond early phonics, this course introduces foundational word parts and spelling rules in a warm, age-appropriate way.
 
Students work with high-frequency words that are often spelled incorrectly, explore simple prefixes, suffixes, and roots, and learn to recognize helpful patterns like -tion or -ed/-ing endings. With just the right mix of challenge and support, this level builds strong habits that will carry into their upper elementary studies.
 
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What’s Inside:

Commonly Misspelled Words
Students get lots of practice with words they’re likely to use (and confuse) in everyday writing. These are the words that make a real difference in fluency and confidence.
 
Homophones
From knot/not to heard/herd, this course introduces soundalike words in fun, memorable ways.
 
Prefixes, Suffixes, and Roots
Students begin learning how word parts carry meaning. Lessons on prefixes like un- and mis-, suffixes like -ness, and roots like port or aud help kids start to notice how words are built.
 
Spelling Rules That Stick
With short, friendly explanations, kids learn why we double some letters, drop others, or change y to i.
 
Built-In Review
Tricky words don’t just disappear after one week. Regular check-ins and review opportunities help learners remember what they’ve studied and feel proud of their progress.
 
A Confident Step Into Bigger Words
This level is perfect for students who are ready for more than simple phonics but still need gentle, well-paced instruction. It’s an encouraging way to grow as a reader, writer, and speller.
 
Is Hearth & Story Third Grade Spelling right for your student?
Third Grade Spelling is best for students who are reading and writing fairly well and who have already had exposure to structured spelling instruction. It’s a great fit for families looking for a complete, print-and-go option that supports spelling skill-building without overwhelming students.