Watch your words grow.
Free audio-driven spelling for children aged 4–13+. British English, National Curriculum aligned, with adaptive difficulty and spaced repetition.
Free to use · No ads · No tracking
- Curated words
- 3,250+
- Topic categories
- 35
- Difficulty tiers
- 6
- Ages covered
- 4–13+
Everything your child needs to master spelling
A complete toolkit designed by educators, built for children, and trusted by parents.
Audio-Driven Learning
Every word is spoken aloud with a clear British English voice. Children listen, then spell — building phonemic awareness naturally.
6 Difficulty Tiers
From Seedling (age 4) to Champion (spelling bee level), words progress through six carefully graded levels that grow with your child.
Curriculum Aligned
Words are mapped to the UK National Curriculum, covering KS1 and KS2 spelling expectations and common exception words.
Spaced Repetition
Tricky words automatically reappear at scientifically-timed intervals through Practice Boost, ensuring long-term retention.
Words in Sentences
Every word comes with a spoken sentence, giving children real context to understand meaning and usage.
Adaptive Difficulty
The app adjusts to each child’s ability, focusing on words they find challenging and celebrating what they’ve mastered.
Custom Word Lists
Parents can create bespoke spelling lists — perfect for homework, class tests, or words your child encounters daily.
35 Topic Categories
Words are organised by theme — animals, weather, emotions, science, and more — making learning relevant and engaging.
Parent Dashboard
A PIN-protected area where parents can track progress, view accuracy stats, and see which words need more practice.
Achievements & Streaks
Earn badges for milestones, maintain daily streaks, and celebrate progress — keeping children motivated session after session.
Cross-Device Sync
Progress syncs across all your devices — iPhone, iPad, Android, and web. Sign in once and pick up where you left off.
Works Everywhere
Practise on iPhone, iPad, Android, Chromebook, or any web browser. One account, all devices.
12 Spelling Mini-Games
Garden Growers, Word Safari, Spell Chef, Story Book, Alien Translator, Spelling Bee Championship, and more — every game practises spelling in a fresh, exciting way.
Certificates & Shareable Cards
Earn beautiful certificates for achievements, streaks, and milestones. Share progress cards with family — Instagram Story and square formats.
7 Session Modes
Word Quest, Speed Run, Review Rush, Calm Spell, Weekly Bee, Memory Challenge, and Solo Spell (independent assessment) — each with its own personality and play style.
Adventure Map
A winding path of topic islands that children explore as they progress. Completed nodes glow and connect, making progress feel like a journey.
Independent Assessment
Solo Spell mode gives teachers a true picture of independent spelling ability — no hints, no feedback, just the child and the word.
Common Exception Words
248 tricky words highlighted with their challenging parts, so children see exactly which letters trip them up.
Built on how children actually learn to spell
Grounded in phonics research and spaced repetition science, not rote memorisation.
Phonics-first approach
Words are heard before they’re spelled, strengthening the sound-to-letter connection that underpins early literacy.
National Curriculum aligned
Every word list maps to KS1 and KS2 expectations, including statutory spelling rules and common exception words.
Error-adaptive feedback
Mistakes aren’t penalised — they’re learned from. Incorrect words enter a spaced repetition queue for targeted review.
Scientifically-spaced review
The SM-2 algorithm schedules reviews at optimal intervals, moving words from short-term to long-term memory.
Context-rich learning
Every word is accompanied by a spoken sentence, helping children understand meaning, not just memorise letter sequences.
Celebratory, never punitive
Sessions always end positively. Achievements, streaks, and Blossom’s encouragement keep confidence high.
Five tiers that grow with your child
From first phonics to secondary-school vocabulary, each tier builds on the last.
Seedling
Ages 4–5
CVC words, phonics fundamentals, and letter formation basics.
Sprout
Ages 5–7
Common exception words, consonant digraphs, and simple spelling rules.
Sapling
Ages 7–9
Prefixes, suffixes, homophones, and Year 3–4 statutory words.
Tree
Ages 9–11
Word origins, silent letters, complex suffixes, and Year 5–6 words.
Oak
Ages 11–13
Advanced vocabulary, Latin and Greek roots, and secondary-transition words.
Champion
Ages 13+
Spelling bee competition words from Scripps, UK, and international competitions.
Designed with parents in mind
You stay informed and in control, without getting in the way of your child’s learning.
PIN-Protected Dashboard
Only parents can access the settings and statistics area, keeping children safely in their learning space.
Up to 5 Child Profiles
Each child gets their own profile with individual progress, difficulty level, and achievement tracking.
Detailed Progress Reports
See accuracy rates, words mastered, session history, and which words need more practice.
Custom Word Lists
Add homework words, class spelling lists, or any words your child needs to practise.
Streak Tracking
Daily streaks encourage consistent practice and help build a healthy learning habit.
Cross-Device Sync
Progress stays in sync across all family devices. Pick up where you left off — iPhone, iPad, Android, or web.
Your child’s safety comes first
Built from the ground up with children’s privacy at its core.
No advertisements
A completely ad-free experience. No banners, no video ads, no sponsored content.
No tracking or analytics
We don’t collect, store, or share any personal data. No analytics SDKs track your child.
COPPA & GDPR-K compliant
Designed from the ground up to meet children’s privacy regulations in the UK, EU, and US.
Your data is secure
Your data is encrypted and stored securely. Only you control your family’s spelling data.
Read our full Privacy Policy for details on how we protect your family’s data.
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