Tips, word lists, and updates from the Spelling Test team.
How to build a homeschool spelling curriculum without paying for a boxed program — what to teach in each grade, how to source word lists, and the weekly rhythm that holds it together.
Practical ESL spelling tips for kids whose first language isn't English — the five traps that catch nearly every learner, with patterns and routines that actually fix them.
A clear, classroom-tested look at phonics vs sight words for spelling — what each one does well, where each one fails, and how teachers and parents can use both without picking a side.
Fifty of the most commonly misspelled English words, sorted by the pattern that trips people up — silent letters, doubled consonants, sneaky vowels, and homophones — with a fix for each group.
A calm, week-by-week spelling bee preparation plan for parents helping a child get ready to compete — covering the official list, mock bees, and the small stage habits that make the difference.
Eight car ride spelling games that work without screens, paper, or arguments — built for school runs, traffic jams, and long road trips with one bored kid in the back.
A realistic, six-week plan for parents who want to actually move the needle on their child's spelling — without buying a workbook or starting a war at the kitchen table.
Most spelling apps are flashy on the outside and thin on the inside. Here's what actually makes a spelling app useful — and what the warning signs look like.
Some words ambush even strong spellers. Here are the ten classic landmines, why each one trips kids up, and a specific fix for every one.
Memorising 50 words is hard. Learning one pattern that covers 50 words is easy. Here's how to shift from word-by-word memorisation to teaching the patterns underneath.
Reading a word once gets you about 10% retention. Saying it, hearing it, and writing it together gets you over 60%. Here's how multi-sensory spelling works and how to use it.
The school list is one-size-fits-all. Yours doesn't have to be. Here's how to build a personal weekly spelling list that targets exactly what your child needs.
