New words for elementary level

Your kids will get an extra spelling boost as they master these important words!

1. What words should an 8 year old know?
2. What words should a 12 year old know?
3. What words should a 5 year old be able to spell?
4. What are some 6 grade words?

What words should an 8 year old know?

20 Words your Year 8 child must know

• Accordance. Accordance is a noun. ...
• Affect. Affect is a verb. ...
• Bathos. Bathos is a noun. ...
• Chronology. Chronology is a noun. ...
• Civics. Civics is a noun. ...
• Continuity. Continuity is a noun. ...
• Egalitarianism. Egalitarianism is a noun. ...
• Empathetic. Empathetic is an adjective.

What words should a 12 year old know?

6 The 6-year-old child typically has a 2,600 word expressive vocabulary (words he or she says), and a receptive vocabulary (words he or she understands) of 20,000–24,000 words. 12 By the time a child is 12 years old, he/she will understand (have a receptive vocabulary) of about 50,000 words.

What words should a 5 year old be able to spell?

Words that are commonly spelled at this age are mum, dad, bed, pig, cat, pet, sit. You may also notice that letter reversals such as confusing 'b with d' or 'q with p' are common at this age. There is no cause for concern, have them practice tracing words and they will soon get the hang of it.

What are some 6 grade words?

Academic vocabulary words for 6th graders