Spelling Bee
Spelling Bee: spelling games for kids
Hear a word, spell it, earn stars. Three short spelling games turn practice into something children want to come back to.
- Free
- No ads
- No in-app purchases
- Works offline
- Android
- Rated 3+
What it does
Spelling Bee turns spelling practice into a game. The child hears a word, read aloud by the voice of the device, and spells it in one of three games: Spell It, where they tap the letters in the right order; Missing Letter, where they fill in the gaps; and Pick the Spelling, where they find the right word.
The app has 134 English words in seven sets, from Starter Words such as “cat” and “sun” up to words like “beautiful” and “chocolate”, or all of them mixed together. Each set is split into short levels of about five words, so a session fits into a few spare minutes.
Words a child gets wrong go into the Practice tab and come back as review in later levels, so practice goes where it is needed most. Stars, a daily goal, streaks and badges keep children coming back.
Who it is for
Spelling Bee is for children learning to spell in English, from their first three-letter words to longer, trickier ones, and for the parents and teachers who help them. It is rated for ages 3 and up on Google Play and follows the Google Play Families Policy.
Big, friendly letters and buttons are made for small hands, and the app works offline, so it is ready for car rides and waiting rooms.
Features
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Three games
Spell It: tap the letters in the right order. Missing Letter: fill in the gaps. Pick the Spelling: find the right word.
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134 words, from easy to tricky
Seven word sets from Starter Words to tricky words, or all words mixed, in short levels of about five words.
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Tricky words come back
Missed words go into the Practice tab and return as review in later levels.
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Rewards
Up to three stars per level, new levels to unlock, a daily goal of 10 words, streaks and 8 badges to collect.
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A learner for each child
Add each child with a name and avatar, so everyone keeps their own progress on the device.
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Say words slowly
Turn on slow speech for extra listening time. Sound effects can be switched off.
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Grown-ups area
Parents and teachers can add their own word lists, record words in their own voice and print worksheets. Recordings stay on the device.
What it helps with
- From sounds to letters
- Children practise turning the sounds of a word they hear into letters, the reverse of reading.
- Practice where it is needed
- Missed words come back, so practice time goes to the words a child finds hard.
- Short, regular sessions
- Levels of about five words and a daily goal suit a few minutes of practice a day.
- Safe to hand over
- No ads, no in-app purchases and no sign-up. Links that leave the app sit behind a grown-up question.
Frequently asked questions
Is Spelling Bee free?
Yes. Spelling Bee is free on Google Play, with no ads and no in-app purchases.
Which words does Spelling Bee teach?
134 English words in seven sets, from short words like “cat” and “sun” to words like “beautiful” and “chocolate”.
Does it need an internet connection?
No. It works offline. Words are read aloud by the text-to-speech voice of your device.
Can several children use Spelling Bee?
Yes. Add a learner for each child, with a name and avatar, and each keeps their own progress on the device.
Does Spelling Bee collect any data?
No. There is no account and progress stays on your device. You can delete all progress at any time from Settings.
No sign-up, no ads, no analytics. Read how the app handles data in its privacy policy (in English). Privacy policy (Spelling Bee)
Related guides
- How Children Can Learn Phonics Through Interactive Apps How phonics apps for kids help children learn letter sounds, blend them into words and practise at home, and what parents should look for in a good one.
- Benefits of Educational Games for Children’s Learning The real benefits of educational games for children: active practice, instant feedback and motivation, plus how to keep screen time short and worthwhile.
