Spelling Games For Kids

Cover Up: Decide if words are spelled correctly or incorrectly. This free spelling game is for three players and uses printable game boards. PDF included. For grades 4-6.

Team Spelling Bee Game: The only supplies you’ll need are the chalkboard and chalk (or whiteboards and markers). For grades 2-6.

Tic Tac Toe Spelling: Just about everyone of has grown up playing tic tac toe. Here's a new class spelling game they'll really enjoy. For any grade level.

Waffle Words: A fun word puzzle based on a popular commercial word game. This puzzle works for grades 2-4, but you can make your own puzzles using this format for any grade.

Change-A-Letter Here's an easy-to-play game for grades 2-3, with a harder variation for older grades. Your students will want to play this spelling game over and over again!

Games to Teach Reading: Can be used for any grade level. Just use word cards at the reading level for which your children need the most practice.

Reading Comprehension Games: These reading comprehension games use humor which, of course, makes them fun for your students.

For lots more spelling games and activities, check out our sister site, Spelling Words Well. You'll find just about everything related to spelling bees there: word lists, rules, organizational tips, clip art, award certificates, and more. You can even sign up for a free packet of extra words and resources. Did I mention, it's ALL free?

The website also has lots more spelling games for kids, spelling worksheets, tips for parents, teachers and students and much, much more. Many of the resources are suitable for ESL students.