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Research shows that learning just 13 of the most frequently used words will enable children to read 25% of any text. Learning 100 high frequency words gives a beginner reader access to 50% of virtually any text, whether a children's book or a newspaper report.

Tactfully teach the first 100 high-frequency words to your KS1 children with this fantastic booklet, which breaks the list into bite-sized, enjoyable chunks. Perfect for use over a term, it offers an engaging way to ensure all 100 words are covered effectively.

Below are the 100 high frequency words in phases. Phonetically decodable words are in green, to visually represent to the children they need to apply their phonic knowledge and skills, whereas the high frequency ‘tricky words’ are in red. KS1 will use words from these lists at the phase they are in alongside phonic words which are

Children learn to read and spell high-frequency words, the most common words in English-language texts, throughout primary school. Download a list of the first 100 high-frequency words to use for at-home spelling practice and revision.

Help your children learn to recognise, read and spell high frequency words with our fantastic KS1 high frequency words resources.