The SpellingKids Blog
Tips, guides, and learning science to help students win at spelling bee.
French Loanwords That Break English Rules (and How to Spell Them)
Ballet, buffet, chef, and unique all break the phonics rules English spellers rely on — because they aren't English rules at all. Here's why French loanwords look the way they do, and how to spell the trickiest ones with confidence.
Read More →200 Difficult Grade 2 Spelling Words: The Complete List by Category
200 of the trickiest Grade 2 spelling bee words, organized into eight categories — silent letters, vowel teams, soft c/g, double consonants, homophones, suffixes & endings, sight words, and compound words — with study tips and free practice tools for every one.
Read More →200 Difficult Grade 1 Spelling Words: The Complete List by Category
200 of the trickiest Grade 1 spelling bee words, organized into seven categories — consonant digraphs, consonant blends, silent Magic E, vowel teams, r-controlled vowels, sight words, and compound words — with study tips and free practice tools for every one.
Read More →200 Difficult Grade 3 Spelling Words: The Complete List by Category
200 of the trickiest Grade 3 spelling bee words, organized into seven categories — silent letters, tricky vowels, double consonants, soft c/g, homophones, tricky endings, and multi-syllable words — with study tips and free practice tools for every one.
Read More →How SpellingKids.com Helps Students Prepare for the North South Foundation (NSF) Spelling Bee
Free North South Foundation spelling bee practice: grade-level word lists, audio pronunciation, and spaced repetition — on the web or free Android app.
Read More →The Spaced Repetition Secret Every NSF Spelling Bee Parent Should Know
The science-backed study method behind lasting word retention — and exactly why it matters so much for North South Foundation (NSF) Spelling Bee success.
Read More →Spelling Games — for North South Foundation (NSF) Spelling Bee Preparation
Turn NSF Spelling Bee prep into play — free Word Jumble, Word Trivia, and a timed 90-second Spell-Off Challenge, all built on real competition-level words.
Read More →Free Spelling Bee Word Lists — Shared by SpellingKids.com
SpellingKids.com shares free spelling bee word lists for students worldwide — available to download and study at no cost. Grade 4 and Grade 5 competition word lists are available now, with more grades being added regularly.
Read More →South Asian Spelling Bee: Everything You Need to Know
The South Asian Spelling Bee is a premier regional English spelling competition that unites talented young spellers from across South Asia — including India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal, and beyond — on a shared competitive stage.
Read More →Singapore Primary Spelling Bee: Everything You Need to Know
The Singapore Primary Spelling Bee is one of Singapore's most prominent academic competitions for primary school students, testing English vocabulary mastery in one of Asia's most education-focused nations.
Read More →Scripps National Spelling Bee: Everything You Need to Know
The Scripps National Spelling Bee is the most famous and prestigious spelling competition in the world — a century-old American institution that has launched the careers of the greatest young vocabulary scholars of every generation.
Read More →North South Foundation Spelling Bee: Everything You Need to Know
The North South Foundation Spelling Bee is one of the most respected academic competitions for students of Indian origin in North America, combining a deep commitment to education with a highly competitive spelling bee programme.
Read More →North American Spelling Champion Challenge: Everything You Need to Know
The North American Spelling Champion Challenge is a premier cross-border spelling competition that brings together the best young spellers from across the United States, Canada, and Mexico to compete for the continental championship title.
Read More →National Vocabulary Championship: Everything You Need to Know
The National Vocabulary Championship goes beyond spelling to test students on the full depth of English word knowledge — definitions, usage, and meaning — making it one of the most intellectually demanding competitions in the academic calendar.
Read More →National Spelling Bee of Nigeria: Everything You Need to Know
The National Spelling Bee of Nigeria is the country's premier English spelling competition, providing Nigerian students with a prestigious national platform to showcase their vocabulary mastery and academic excellence.
Read More →MaRRS Spelling Bee: Everything You Need to Know
The MaRRS Spelling Bee is one of Asia's largest and most celebrated English spelling competitions, drawing hundreds of thousands of students from schools across the continent every year.
Read More →Japan Times Spelling Bee: Everything You Need to Know
The Japan Times Spelling Bee is Japan's most recognised English spelling competition, organised by The Japan Times and giving students across Japan a prestigious platform to demonstrate their English vocabulary mastery.
Read More →ISB Spelling Bee (Global): Everything You Need to Know
The ISB Spelling Bee is a truly global English spelling competition that connects students from countries around the world, offering one of the most inclusive and far-reaching platforms for young vocabulary champions.
Read More →India Spelling Bee: Everything You Need to Know
The India Spelling Bee is one of the largest and most competitive spelling bee events in Asia, giving millions of Indian students a structured pathway from school-level rounds to a prestigious national stage.
Read More →Eton Spelling Bee: Everything You Need to Know
The Eton Spelling Bee is one of the most prestigious spelling competitions in the United Kingdom, held at the historic Eton College and drawing talented young spellers from schools across Britain and beyond.
Read More →Canadian National Spelling Bee: Everything You Need to Know
The Canadian National Spelling Bee is one of the most celebrated academic competitions in Canada, giving students from coast to coast a pathway to showcase their English vocabulary mastery on a national stage.
Read More →Bahamas National Spelling Bee: Everything You Need to Know
The Bahamas National Spelling Bee is a prestigious academic competition that gives Bahamian students a national stage to showcase their English vocabulary skills and represent their country at the highest level.
Read More →Australian National Spelling Bee: Everything You Need to Know
The Australian National Spelling Bee is one of the largest and most respected spelling competitions in the Asia-Pacific region, giving students across Australia a pathway from classroom to national champion.
Read More →African Spelling Bee: Everything You Need to Know
The African Spelling Bee is a continent-wide competition that gives students across Africa a prestigious platform to showcase their English vocabulary skills and compete at the highest academic level.
Read More →ADA International Spelling Bee: Everything You Need to Know
The ADA International Spelling Bee is one of the most prestigious global spelling competitions, welcoming students from dozens of countries to compete at the highest level of English vocabulary and orthography.
Read More →Top Spelling Bee Competitions Around the World
Spelling bee competitions are held across every continent, giving students a chance to test their vocabulary skills on regional, national, and international stages.
Read More →How to Choose the Right Grade Spelling Bee App
Picking the wrong grade is one of the most common mistakes students make when starting spelling bee prep. Here's how to find the right fit.
Read More →Why the Android App Beats Any Spelling Bee Website
Websites are convenient, but when it comes to serious spelling bee preparation, a dedicated Android app has clear advantages that matter on competition day.
Read More →What is Spaced Repetition and Why Does It Work?
Spaced repetition is the most scientifically validated memorization technique known to cognitive science. Here is exactly how it works and why SpellingKids uses it.
Read More →Top Spelling Bee Preparation Tips for Students
Winning a spelling bee requires more than just memorizing words. These battle-tested tips will help you prepare smarter and perform better on competition day.
Read More →Why Every Student Should Participate in a Spelling Bee
Spelling bees are more than just spelling tests. They are a unique educational experience that builds skills students carry for the rest of their lives.
Read More →Ready to Start Winning?
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