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Printable Student Dictionary

$5.49

Solve the “How do I spell . . . ?” problem with personal student dictionaries!

This print & go spelling and/or editing resource includes all of those words that your 2nd and 3rd grade students are always asking about.

This personalized student dictionary includes 1,200 Commonly Spelled Words and 24 Themed Word Lists PLUS blank spaces for students to keep track of their personalized Words to Learn lists as you conference during Writer’s Workshop.

Give every student a copy or keep 5-10 copies in your writing center as an editing tool.

Highlights

  • Grades 2nd - 3rd
  • Subjects English Language Arts, Spelling, Writing
  • Standards
    CCSS L.2.2eCCSS L.3.2g
  • Tags Handouts, Printables, Word Walls
  • Pages 29
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Description

Included in the Student Dictionary Resource:

  • 2 Cover Choices
  • Notes for Teachers
  • 1,200 Common Word List (10 pages) – Alphabetized and numbered list with guide words – 1,000 most commonly used words in writing and variations of these words with common endings

Themed Word Lists:

  • Calendar Words (Days of the week, Months, Holidays, Seasons)
  • Numbers
  • School
  • Clothing
  • Colors
  • Family
  • Home
  • Human Body
  • Geography
  • Sports and Games
  • Science
  • Holidays (Valentine’s Day, St. Patrick’s Day, Earth Day, Easter)
  • More Holidays (Fourth of July, Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas/Winter Holiday)

Inside the download you will find 1 Zip folder with 2 PDF files:

  • PDF #1 Uses the typewriter font for the 1,200 Common word list & print font for themed lists
  • PDF #2 Uses print font for all lists

Classroom Tips & Details

Every student can keep a “Personal Dictionary” in a resource folder which stays in his/her desk all year long. You can introduce the personal dictionary during your first time modeling how to edit a writer’s workshop piece.

I do not use a cover for the dictionary since a number of copies are already needed, but 2 cover options are included if you would like to use one for your students. If you copy the entire packet (without a cover) front to back it requires 13 pages per student. If you can’t use that many pages per kiddo, I recommend making a copy of the 1,200 Common Words pages (pg. 5-14) for every student and then making 5-10 copies of the themed word lists to keep in your classroom library or writing center for students to reference.

The themed pages are ordered by the lists my 2-3 students typically use most, from calendar words to geography. There are 3 pages of holiday lists at the end of the packet, but you should only need 2 since there are 2 versions of the 4th of July-Christmas page. One uses the term “Christmas” and the other uses “Winter Holiday” depending on how you typically refer to this time of year at your school. Please make sure you decide which one you need before printing the pack so you don’t have extra unneeded copies.

How it works

Students should use their personal dictionaries when proofreading writer’s workshop pieces, as well as any time they need to spell something during another subject area like math explanations or writing in their reader’s response journals. The only time you might frown upon students using these is during the writer’s workshop drafting phrase, since you don’t want the need for perfection keeping students from writing down all of their ideas. However, if you have a student who refuses to move on until a word is spelled correctly (there’s always a few of these sweeties), then these word lists can be very helpful (although time consuming) for them to use during drafting. If it’s a choice between tears or spelling something correctly during drafting, settle for tear-free.

What’s to love about student dictionaries

  • Since every student has one of these at their desk, they always have a tool to help them whenever they might be tempted to yell “How do you spell . . . ?”.
  • Students can use these as editing tools during writer’s workshop, or any other independent work time when you aren’t able to assist them with spelling.
  • When you are working on anything involving writing and a student needs to know how to spell a word, you can just say “Look at #213,” and the student knows exactly what to do (Go check out #213 on the 1,200 word list).
  • There are blank lines on every page of the 1,200 Common Words list so students can write in words they have needed to spell in their writing that might not be on the list or words they have missed on spelling tests.
  • The themed lists are very useful when students are working on common 2nd and 3rd grade stories. Many of the family, school, and seasonal words students often have questions about are included in these lists.
  • There are a number of blank lines on the final page of the Common Words list as well as an extra page entirely of blank lines so students can keep track of the words they have needed to spell throughout the year in their writer’s workshop pieces in one place. Whenever a student needs a word spelled that is not on one of the lists, you can write it on a post-it or in their writer’s notebook, and they can then write it correctly on their Words to Learn List for subsequent word work practice or reference for future writing pieces.
  • The guide words at the top of every page on the 1,200 Common Words list are a good way to introduce this concept to students. All lists are in alphabetical order so words should be easy to find and students can practice their alphabetizing skills while looking for words they need.

Teacher Testimonials

“WOW! This is such a great product for my 3rd graders, I love that it has space for them to add their own words. The amount of words that it offers is unbelievable! Thank you so much!” -Kayla H.

“My 2nd graders love their dictionaries! They now are much more willing to go back and fix spelling mistakes, they feel more in charge of their own. Great resource!“ -Mary T.

“This is a great resource! I don’t have much wall space for a word wall so this is a perfect substitute!” -Susan Y.

“This is such a time saver! I love it and fewer interruptions with the question “How do you spell….” Thank you!” -Stacy H.

“I need something to support a struggling writer and this is a great resource.” -Debbie W.

“This resource is very well organized and thorough. My students enjoy using this when writing.” -Christina G.

“Just what my students needed! I love that you allowed spaces at the bottom of each page to add their own words in. Thank you!” -Rachel C.

Terms & Conditions

You may:

  • Use this item for your own classroom and/or students.
  • Make copies of anything in this product for use in your classroom by your students.
  • Use this product in your own classroom year after year.

You may not:

  • Give this item to others.
  • Copy this item for use by others.
  • Use any piece of this product to create a product, free or priced.
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Contact

If you have any questions before purchase, feel free to email me at katiesmith@iwanttobeasuperteacher.com or contact me through the contact forms here on the site. I would love to hear from you!

 

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134 reviews for Printable Student Dictionary

  1. Alicia L. –

    I used this with my 3rd graders. They struggle with spelling and this helped to foster independence. They would check their spelling dictionary first. If it wasnt there, they would get a sticky note and try to spell it themselves. They would them bring me the sticky and I would either correct it or confirm it. They then added that word to their spelling dictionary.

  2. Nicole T. –

    This is a great resource I was able to add to my 3rd grade student’s “toolbox” for writing. They were eager to explore it.

  3. Spanish with Luna –

    This is great resource. It is well made and kept my students engaged.

  4. Lacy H. –

    Totally worth it! Easy to use, well-organized, and my students responded really well. Saved me time and worked great for my needs. Great buy!

  5. Claudia L. –

    This resource is perfect for my classroom because I do not have enough room to put up a Word Wall. Students can use it as their own personal word wall instead of asking me how to spell things all the time. It has been a gamechanger.

  6. Megan K. –

    My students use this everyday!! One of the best things I’ve bought on TPT. Very easy to print too! Thank you!!

  7. Sue Anne Prazak –

    Thank you for creating this helpful resource! My kids utilized it regularly!

  8. Sue Anne Prazak –

    Excellent!

    Thank you for creating this helpful resource! My kids utilized it regularly!

  9. Megan K. –

    Fantastic Resource

    My students use this everyday!! One of the best things I’ve bought on TPT. Very easy to print too! Thank you!!

  10. Claudia L. –

    Perfect “Help” Resource for 2nd and 3rd Graders

    This resource is perfect for my classroom because I do not have enough room to put up a Word Wall. Students can use it as their own personal word wall instead of asking me how to spell things all the time. It has been a gamechanger.

  11. Lacy H. –

    Handy Helper!

    Totally worth it! Easy to use, well-organized, and my students responded really well. Saved me time and worked great for my needs. Great buy!

  12. Spanish with Luna –

    Amazing Resource!

    This is great resource. It is well made and kept my students engaged.

  13. Nicole T. –

    Excellent resource

    This is a great resource I was able to add to my 3rd grade student’s “toolbox” for writing. They were eager to explore it.

  14. Ms Prichy Prich –

    A great centrally located resource for students.

  15. Alicia L. –

    fostering independence

    I used this with my 3rd graders. They struggle with spelling and this helped to foster independence. They would check their spelling dictionary first. If it wasnt there, they would get a sticky note and try to spell it themselves. They would them bring me the sticky and I would either correct it or confirm it. They then added that word to their spelling dictionary.

  16. Sonya Austin –

    Needed this because the students were struggling spelling common words. Definitely helped!!

  17. Danielle D. –

    I love this resource! It has been a great addition for writing. Students love that they have something to refer to help them spell a word they don’t know. They love even more that they can add their own words. Very happy that I purchased this!

  18. Maegan D. –

    Very helpful for my students. They always ask me how to spell!

  19. Courtney B. –

    My students love their personal dictionaries so very much!

  20. David Whitney JR –

    Much nicer than buying them each year. Easy to print and use with my students. Great resource for my classroom!

  21. Lisa R. –

    Great resource! Students use it everyday in writing!

  22. Melissa C. –

    This resource contains many words for students to have at their fingertips. It is annoying to be a walking dictionary. This is a helpful spelling resource.

  23. Debbie G. –

    I am so glad I purchased this resource. I made copies and placed in the writing folders. Now students can easily look up a word.

  24. Megan L. –

    It was just what i needed! My kids were so engaged and looked forward to using it!

  25. Torrey J. –

    I even use this with my 4th graders. They think I’m their dictionary, so I make them look up the work in here first. If the word is not there, then I will spell it for them, but they must write it in this word book because I will not spell it for them again.

  26. MiMi’s Creations –

    Add this to my student’s writing notebooks every year.

  27. Bonnie W. –

    This resource was so helpful when setting up my classroom. The file was easy to edit and there were so may wonderful and cute choices. I made the kids a booklet for their desks and included the dictionary for each child to reference as needed.

  28. Penny L. –

    My students loved this resource! I also loved this resource and it has become a go to in my class!

  29. Anna Flake –

    This dictionary is perfect for those students who struggle with spelling and those who spell well, but struggle with more difficult words.

  30. Sharita J. –

    Helps students with spelling once we learn a new word we fill it out in our dictionary.

  31. Fiorela M. –

    It was printed and ready for students on the first day of school. Great resource.

  32. Jennifer M. –

    This is terrific-I like how it is divided up so you can only use the parts you need.

  33. Jessica S. –

    This dictionary is great! It is exactly what I was looking for. My students refer and add to it often.

  34. Cook’s Creative Classroom –

    Such a great resource to use with my 3rd graders.

  35. Jessica O. –

    Such a great resource to extend learning. Thanks so much!!

  36. Learn with Ms M –

    thank you!

  37. Jennifer D. –

    I loved using this in my classroom. Thank you for making this product!

  38. Heather B. –

    I love that I can have a dictionary for each of my students and it gives them room to add words that they frequently use.

  39. Casha P. –

    This is a very valuable resource for my students. I love the categories of words by topics.

  40. Amy J. –

    My students were very excited to start using their personal dictionary. I am excited as well!

  41. Puppy Love –

    This is a great student dictionary. I made my 2nd graders this and it has helped when writing. I highly recommend this resource.

  42. Donna R. –

    Print this out every year for every student. They keep in their writing binders to edit and reference. Love the extra lines so students can add words and truly personalize. Highly recommend!

  43. errin K. –

    My 2nd graders couldn’t wait to use this resource multiple times.
    I found the graphics and fonts very easy to read and simple.
    It certainly did the job for me as a teacher and for my kids.
    Thank you TPT for making my life’s work more efficient and impactful!

  44. Amber H. –

    Super great resource. The kids enjoyed it and it was easy to use.

  45. Hayley A. –

    This is so useful for my kiddos who need a little extra help!

  46. Kristina S. –

    It’s great having a resource students can go to on their own that is created by them. They also learned alphabetical order through this process.

  47. Geneva M. –

    My students love having this dictionary to use during writing time. They are also excited that they can add words to it.

  48. Kerri P. –

    I love that my students have their own resource in their writing binders. Thank you for your hard work!

  49. Alexandra T. –

    Loved this resource! Easy to use and my students enjoyed it! Perfect for our special education classroom!

  50. Kimberly W. –

    My students have this in their writing folder. They are expected to pull this out each time they write.

  51. Jennifer H. –

    Such an amazing resource!! The kids love this and it’s super easy to put together!!

  52. april J. –

    My students loved this! Great product!

  53. Jessica F. –

    This is one of my favorite resources! The perfect student dictionary.

  54. This Montessori Life –

    Excellent resource. thank you!

  55. Anne Lewandowski –

    I am using this resource in the students’ writing folders. It is quite helpful when they are trying to write independently and I am not available.

  56. Amanda R. –

    Excellent Resource!!

  57. Third Grade and Thriving –

    Wonderful!

  58. The Holkadot Classroom –

    I spent a very long time looking for a spelling dictionary for my students to use when they work on their writing. This is a great resource that has so much to offer, thank you for creating a dictionary that is so detailed!

  59. Mary W. –

    My students keep these in their writers workshop folders and love them. I even had a few parents comment that their kids had mentioned them at home and how much they like them.

  60. Jennifer M. –

    I absolutely love this dictionary! There are so many words included and blank space for additional words to be added. My favorite part is the specific themed word lists that are included!

  61. Just Read It –

    Great for writing time

  62. Katie C. –

    Thank you.

  63. Karen M. –

    This is the first student dictionary that my students actually use. I love how it has themed lists and so many frequently used words, plus the room to add. The only themed page I would suggest adding is animals. Thanks for making such a great product.

  64. Annalee S. –

    My students love to have a kid friendly dictionary to use in class whenever they need it. It is super easy to use and put together

  65. Karen L. –

    My students use these every day during writing time. They find them very helpful every day.

  66. 3rdGradeRuckus –

    If you are over the “how do you spell….” questions then this is perfect. I made a copy for each student and had them put it in their folders for easy and quick access.

  67. Cara L. –

    This is so helpful for students to have!

  68. Melissa Brand –

    Great resource!

  69. Ms B. –

    Great way to make students accountable for the learning and organized.

  70. Dru F. –

    My students feel well equipped when they write because they all have their own Student Dictionary to reference.

  71. Jessica Hill –

    This has been a great resource for my kids.

  72. Kelsey Maliszewski –

    It was good just wish I could have more lines per letter

  73. Kenithea H. –

    We were learning about poetry in class and my students were getting very frustrated trying to make acrostic poems. This helped them so much by giving them word ideas.

  74. Anna P. –

    This resource was extremely helpful. The school that I teach at has a very high ESL population. My students found this resource so helpful during writing and during several other subjects as well! I especially loved that there were spaces at the bottom of each page that we could add words to to help the students learn how to spell new words. I highly recommend this resource!

  75. Suzanne C. –

    My students used this resource everyday when they were writing . very worthwhile resource

  76. Ashley S. –

    This is a great resource to have!

  77. Amber A. –

    My students have loved using this resource! They were constantly asking me how to spell different words, and this has helped to cut back on that. I love how inclusive this list is!

  78. Marsha I. –

    great resource

  79. Lolita E. –

    Excellent product very comprehensive

  80. The NJ Teacher –

    Such a great resource! Thank you!

  81. Lori Kasin –

    I printed these to send home with my students during the beginning of the year book distribution, Great resource. Thanks!

  82. Nicole B. –

    Helpful

  83. Edith W. –

    This will be used in place of a word wall that has been stated was needed in IEPs and will be a great time saver and resource for other students as well.

  84. Generation Thrivers –

    I have used this during online learning and it was very engaging for my third graders. My students have enjoyed it so much this school year. I am excited to continue using this resource for the next few months and beyond.

  85. Life Between the Lessons –

    Finally a dictionary they actually reference! Great resource thank you!

  86. Kim R. –

    Love it!

  87. Michelle I. –

    I hesitated to buy this, but i’m so glad that I did. It’s perfect!

  88. Mandy B. –

    This is a great resource. I love that the words are sorted.

  89. Kristin B. –

    A good place to start

  90. Samantha M. –

    Great resource!! Thank you!!!!

  91. EmTheBubblyTeacher –

    Student “How do you spell because?”
    Me “Look in your dictionary.”

    All is good.

  92. tia M. –

    This was a very helpful resource with 2nd graders. Thank you

  93. Profe Sandrine –

    My students loved it.

  94. Teresa H. –

    My students were driving me crazy asking how to spell different words and this resource has given me sanity! I love the addition of the themed word lists.

  95. David G. –

    This resource is FABULOUS! I had an old version that I have been using for MANY years. It was a bit outdated. This personal dictionary is the one of my dreams. It is absolutely PERFECT! Thank you!

  96. Heather M. –

    So much included. Love this as a support for an independent learner!

  97. Cayla P. –

    Very helpful product! Thank you!

  98. Veronica R. –

    Used as a tool for my kids. The kids liked having their very own personal dictionary.

  99. Michele Dey –

    Love this! Thank you!

  100. Khari R. –

    Thank you for creating this resource! It was great to use in my classroom!

  101. Gretchen B. –

    Great resource, so the kiddos can have their own spelling dictionary and be able to add new words is great.

  102. Kim J. –

    Perfect for my 2nd grade writers!

  103. Margaret K. –

    Love this resource and my students are finding it very useful for writing activities. What a great time saver for ” how do you spell”!

  104. Reiannon M. –

    Great resource, thank you for your hard work!

  105. Emily P. –

    Great for the students! They love it!

  106. T G –

    Thanks!

  107. Mommy Teaches 3rd –

    Great resource!

  108. Sue M. –

    Love the themed word lists

  109. Vanessa Murray –

    Great resource!

  110. Lisa A. –

    awesome product

  111. Stacy H. –

    This is such a time saver! I love it and fewer interruptions with the question “how do you spell….” Thank you!

  112. Nichole Finn –

    Thanks. Looking forward to using this next year. 🙂

  113. Making It Happen Store –

    This is a great resource for students!

  114. Melissa S. –

    I can’t wait to use this next year!

  115. Melody L. –

    Love this!

  116. Shelley M. –

    This is great! Thank you.

  117. Karen Christopher –

    I love the category spelling lists

  118. Angela B. –

    My kiddos love having their own dictionary! Thanks!

  119. Tidepool Learning Studio –

    My kids love it!

  120. Rachel C. –

    Just what my students needed! I love that you allowed spaces at the bottom of each page to add their own words in. Thank you!

  121. Lauren B. –

    great!

  122. Elaine F. –

    Thank you

  123. Kayla H. –

    WOW! This is such a great product for my 3rd graders, I love that it has space for them to add their own words. The amount of words that it offers is unbelievable! Thank you so much!

  124. Mary T. –

    My 2nd graders love their dictionaries! They now are much more willing to go back and fix spelling mistakes, they feel more in charge of their own . Great resource!

  125. Debbie W. –

    I need something to support a struggling writer and this is a great resource.

  126. Christina Gummere –

    This resource is very well organized and thorough. My students enjoy using this when writing.

  127. Alison Clendenen –

    Use it a lot. Makes my job easier

  128. Genia Keen –

    Great resource! Thank you!

  129. Jennifer B. –

    Great resource!

  130. Tracey H. –

    I wish I had bought this earlier. Can’t wait to use this with my students next year!

  131. Susan Y. –

    This is a great resource! I don’t have much wall space for a word wall so this is a perfect substitute!

  132. Beth D. –

    thank you

  133. Marisa R. –

    This will be so helpful for independent writing time! Thank you!

  134. Krista M. –

    Love this, thanks!

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