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Spell It: Hear a word, then spell it

A word is spoken and its picture is pinned to a chalkboard, and kids spell it with letter tiles. Lists follow phonics order: short-vowel words, sh, ch and th, blends, silent e and vowel teams.

  • Grades1st grade, 2nd grade
  • Levels5, from “CVC words” to “Vowel teams”
  • A roundAbout 10 questions, a few minutes
  • PriceWith any plan, from $7.99 a month
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A round of Spell It on a phone

How Spell It works

The 5 levels

  1. CVC words
  2. sh ch th
  3. Blends
  4. Silent e
  5. Vowel teams

What it lines up with in school

Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts. Standards vary by state, so check with your kid’s teacher.

L.1.2.D
Spell words with common patterns and often-used irregular words.
L.1.2.E
Spell new words by their sounds.

Practice it at home

Questions about Spell It

What grade is Spell It for?
1st and 2nd grade. It’s a spelling game with 5 levels that move up when your kid is ready.
Which standards does Spell It cover?
It lines up with Common Core reading and writing L.1.2.D and L.1.2.E. Standards vary by state, so check with your kid’s teacher for the exact match.
Does my kid need to read to play Spell It?
No. Every question is read aloud, so kids who are still learning to read can play on their own.
How long is a round of Spell It?
About 10 questions, a few minutes. Nine right on the first try and the next round is a level harder; a tough round steps back one.
Is Spell It free?
It comes with every plan, from $7.99 a month, with a 7-day free trial. Number Garden and Gator Compare are free.

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