Choose the Spelling: Double Consonants

Hop into better spelling with the Rabbit Rule! This fun and engaging worksheet for first and second graders practices choosing the correct spelling of words by listening for the vowel sound in the first syllable. As students work through each example, they'll apply the doubling or Rabbit Rule, a helpful spelling strategy that teaches when to double a consonant based on whether the vowel is long or short.

By mastering this rule, students strengthen their understanding of syllables, vowel sounds, and word structure. This worksheet reinforces these key skills that will help build students into confident, accurate spellers as they begin tackling longer, more complex words!

For more syllable practice, see Separating Syllables: VC/CV Pattern.