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Spelling Bee: Grade 3 spelling: -ight, -tion, endings, prefixes, sound-alikes

A bee says a word and shows it in a sentence with a blank. Kids type it into honeycomb cells or pick the right spelling. Lists cover -ight words, -tion and -ture, endings, prefixes and sound-alikes like their and there.

  • Grades2nd grade, 3rd grade
  • Levels5, from “-ight and friends” to “Sound-alikes”
  • A roundAbout 10 questions, a few minutes
  • PriceWith any plan, from $7.99 a month
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A round of Spelling Bee on a phone

How Spelling Bee works

The 5 levels

  1. -ight and friends
  2. -tion, -ture
  3. Endings
  4. Prefixes
  5. Sound-alikes

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.3.2.E
Spell often-used words and add endings correctly.
L.3.2.F
Use spelling patterns to spell words.
L.3.4.B
Work out a new word from a known word with a prefix or suffix.

Practice it at home

Questions about Spelling Bee

What grade is Spelling Bee for?
2nd and 3rd grade. It’s a spelling game with 5 levels that move up when your kid is ready.
Which standards does Spelling Bee cover?
It lines up with Common Core reading and writing L.3.2.E, L.3.2.F and L.3.4.B. Standards vary by state, so check with your kid’s teacher for the exact match.
Does my kid need to read to play Spelling Bee?
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 Spelling Bee?
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 Spelling Bee 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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