Spelling Game for Kids: Spelling Bee
Spelling Bee is a free online spelling game that uses the proven “look, cover, write, check” method, plus a listen-and-spell mode on supported devices.
Spelling Bee
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- Ages
- 5–12
- School years
- Kindergarten–6th Grade
- Skills
- Spelling common and tricky words, Visual memory for words, Phonics and letter patterns
- Curriculum
- Common Core (L.1.2d, L.2.2d, L.3.2e)
- Time
- 2–5 minutes a round
- Cost
- Free, no sign-up
- Updated
How to play Spelling Bee
- Choose a word level: 3-letter words, simple words, tricky words or challenge words.
- Look carefully at the word (or listen to it) before it disappears.
- Type the word from memory and press Check.
- Use the sentence clue if you need help remembering the word.
What your child learns
- Spelling common and tricky words
- Visual memory for words
- Phonics and letter patterns
- Vocabulary in context
About Spelling Bee
“Look, cover, write, check” is one of the most effective ways to learn spellings because it makes kids recall the word from memory instead of copying it.
Word lists include high-frequency words and commonly misspelled words such as “because”, “necessary” and “separate”.
Which level should my child play?
| School year | Suggested level |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 3-letter words |
| 1st Grade | 3-letter words |
| 2nd Grade | Simple words |
| 3rd Grade | Tricky words |
| 4th Grade | Tricky words |
| 5th Grade | Challenge words |
| 6th Grade | Challenge words |
Move up a level after getting three stars two or three times in a row.
🏆 Leaderboard
Full leaderboard →Play a round to get on the board! Create a free account to save your scores.
🇺🇸 Common Core links
Find games by grade →- L.1.2d 1st Grade: Use conventional spelling for words with common spelling patterns and for frequently occurring irregular words.
- L.2.2d 2nd Grade: Generalize learned spelling patterns when writing words (e.g., cage → badge; boy → boil).
- L.3.2e 3rd Grade: Use conventional spelling for high-frequency and other studied words.
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🖨️ Printable worksheets
Practice away from the screen too: free worksheets with answer keys that match this game.
Frequently asked questions
What age is this spelling game for?
Ages 5 to 12. The 3-letter words suit beginners, while challenge words stretch upper primary students.
Why doesn’t the listen mode appear?
Listen and spell uses your browser’s built-in speech. If your device doesn’t support it, the game uses look, cover, spell instead.
Does it use American or British spelling?
Word lists use British / Australian spelling (for example “favorite”).
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