Spache Word List

Explore the complete list of familiar words used in the Spache readability formula. These words are considered easily readable by primary-grade students and form the basis for calculating Spache readability scores.

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How to Use This List

The Spache word list contains words that are considered familiar to primary-grade students. When writing content for young readers, using these words can help improve your text's readability score and make your writing more accessible to children in grades 1-3.

Tips for Using the List

Use the search feature to quickly check if a word is considered "familiar" for primary-grade readers
When writing for young children, prioritize words from this list to improve readability
Words not in this list are considered "difficult" by the Spache formula
Regular plurals and verb forms of listed words are also considered familiar

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Get the complete Spache word list in a printable PDF format for offline reference. The PDF includes all words organized alphabetically in a print-friendly layout.

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