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Research shows that being a fluent, successful speller is a critical aspect of student success in the Science of Reading approach.
And this research provides a framework for how spelling should be taught within the classroom:
She went from missing several words a week and struggling to remember common spelling words to getting 100% on her homework and testing in the first week. She loves using Spelling Test Buddy and requests to use it nightly and most mornings. It is such a help to download the weekly spelling words list and have her independently practice and study. Spelling homework is no longer a nightly struggle. I can’t recommend the Spelling Test Buddy highly enough, it’s amazing!!!
- Elizabeth S.
This program is easy to use and fun to share. I am a mom of 7 but have 3 in school. I don't always have the time to read out the spelling words to test her. This allows her a sense of independence as well as myself and allows me to see which words we need to focus on and she was excited to use the program! I loved that it called out the words and had a sentence option!!
- Shalika R.
This app and company are top notch! I am currently working with my boys to study for UIL Spelling competition and this app is a LIFE SAVER!! It is making easy work of the 600 words, and absolutely is affordable. They have been so quick to answer my questions about the app and what is available. The app is easy to use, incredibly user friendly.
- Amanda Vest
Create your Word Lists in seconds. Whether it’s a few or a few hundred lists, creating them is fast and easy. You can also start with our hundreds of pre-made Word Lists, sorted for you by category, grade level, or source (such as Fry or Dolch), and customize them to fit your needs.
Create your Students. Individualize for each student in your family.
They open the Classroom Link and enter their unique Student Code.
They have instant access to practice, spelling games, Teach Me, and the final test for every Word List you’ve created.
View personalized progress reports across your students, with the ability to drill down to identify areas of opportunity.
Get a summary of the most commonly missed words.
Save the output to PDF so you can refer to it later.
You saved time, and your students performed better because of the practice they received with Spelling Test Buddy. They become better spellers, writers, and their reading has improved.
Switch to Advanced Assignment Mode, and you can create custom assignments with specific dates and student/group targeting.
For example, you can create Assignments that have a Practice test on Monday and a Test on Friday for a given Word List and a specific group of students, for every week of the school year.
It’s incredibly powerful.
Spelling Test Buddy’s Adaptive Learning Programs uses spaced repetition (similar to Anki and DuoLingo) to identify the optimal words each student needs to work on each session to reach mastery. Each student practices, plays games, and takes a test for their personalized word list each session.
Perfect as a “set it and forget it” solution, sight/heart words, preparation for the Spelling Bee and other spelling competitions, and much more.
Here is a sample online spelling test that your children will take. How well can you do?
When you sign up, you get a 14-day free trial of the Standard Plan.
If 14 days is not enough time, please contact us and we can extend your trial.
Standard | |||
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| Price | $39.99/year Includes a 14-day free trial | ||
| Core Features | |||
| Word Lists | Unlimited | ||
| Number of Students | All in your household | ||
| Weekly Test Submissions | Unlimited | ||
| Digital Tests that read the word and sentences aloud | ✔️ | ||
| Instant graded results to Students | ✔️ | ||
| Teach Me | ✔️ | ||
| Games | ✔️ | ||
| Digital Sorts tool | ✔️ | ||
| Word Lists | |||
| List Creation | • PDF/Word/Excel/photo upload • Our 600+ pre-made lists • Manual entry | ||
| Share and collaborate on Word Lists and Folders | ✔️ | ||
| Reporting | |||
| Test Results Retention History | Unlimited | ||
| Delete a student's test result | ✔️ | ||
| Create/print PDFs and CSVs of test results | ✔️ | ||
| Integration | |||
| Create worksheets from Word Lists with Worksheet Creator | ✔️ | ||
| Start now! | |||
Refund policy: because of the Free Trial that we offer, should you choose to purchase the Standard Plan, we do not offer refunds.
When you subscribe to Spelling Test Buddy, you get access to these included tools and games.
Our Digital Sorts tool makes it easy for students to interact with spelling and phonics patterns. Instead of paper-based cut-and-sort activities, students can now drag and drop words into categories directly on their device.
It's a hands-on learning experience without the mess!
Try Digital Sorts
🔈 Teach Me is a feature that allows students to hear and see the correct spelling of each word in their word list. They pair this with hearing the word used in a sentence. It is available as a Practice option for each word list. Students can use Teach Me as many times as needed.
Adaptive Learning Programs give every student a personalized practice queue that updates automatically, every session, based on what that student actually needs. Powered by spaced repetition, a learning strategy with over 130 years of research behind it, words are reviewed at gradually increasing intervals, timed for roughly the moment a student is about to forget.
You pick the scope and sequence. The platform handles the day-to-day decisions so you can focus on teaching, not bookkeeping.
Learn about Adaptive Learning ProgramsSpelling practice doesn't have to feel like a chore. All six games below are built around the word lists you assign, so students reinforce exactly the vocabulary they need to master. Each game uses a different format to keep things fresh.
A creative twist on Hangman where correct answers grow a beautiful garden. Perfect for visual learners who prefer a lower-pressure environment.
Try Garden Spelling
Your monkey battles the computer in a tug of war. Spell correctly to earn bananas; three wrong letters in a row and the computer scores. Great for classroom transitions and warm-ups.
Try Monkey Tug of War
A classic arcade breakout game with a spelling twist. Every 3 hits, students must spell a word to keep playing. A favorite for students who struggle to sit still during traditional practice.
Try Word Breaker
A Battleship-style game where players become Word Admirals. Place ships, fire at the enemy fleet, and spell a word every 3 shots to reload. Strong choice for grades 5–8.
Try Spell & Sink
Students race against the clock to unscramble words from their list. Builds the orthographic awareness that helps with both spelling and reading.
Try Word Scramble Race
Generates a unique crossword puzzle from your word list (up to 20 words). Students listen to audio clues and type letters into the grid — every word must be spelled correctly to finish.
Try Crossword BeeWe are building more games and tools for Spelling Test Buddy. Our plans for these are:
Stay tuned for what's next!
When you first sign up, you get a 14-day free trial of the Standard Plan. If you decide that you like the solution, you can purchase the Standard Plan for $39.99/year. If 14 days is not enough time, please contact us and we can extend your trial.
Yes! When you create a word list, Spelling Test Buddy generates an audio version of each word. It also generates a version of the word in a sentence, to provide context for the word. When your student takes the test, they can tap on the Play buttons to hear the word or the sentence being read aloud to them, then enter their answer.
Yes! You can use Spelling Test Buddy for multiple children. Add each of your children as Students. Then, when you set them up to practice and take tests, they will open your Classroom Link and enter their unique Student Code.
Yes! We have many parents who use Spelling Test Buddy as a part of their homeschool curriculum. Our Reporting features are perfect for tracking your children’s progress over time.
Yes! Between Simple Assignment and Adaptive Learning Programs, we support various ways to help your students prepare. From one of our parents: “I used this to prepare my 4th grader for spelling competitions. He became the runner-up in the zonal competition and the winner of the regional competition, and he is now advancing to the Scripps National Spelling Bee.”
While Spelling Test Buddy can be used for any grade level, students in grades 3-8 have had the best success with it. We also have intervention, English as Foreign Language, and adult learners use it daily.
We offer a spelling curriculum for grades K-2. We are exploring expanding this to support grades 3-8 in the future.
Yes! Please see our ESA page for more information.
Yes! We several spelling games, and more are in development. Learn more about our spelling games and try them out.
Spelling Test Buddy currently supports US English, UK English, Australian English, and Indian English. More languages are coming soon!
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