Spelling tips & spelling bee guides

Practical, parent-friendly guides to help your child build spelling confidence and prepare for spelling bees — wherever you are in the world.

1 Feb 2026

How to Practise for a Spelling Bee

A simple, week-by-week routine to help your child prepare for a spelling bee — what to study, how to practise out loud, and how to build confidence.

10 Feb 2026

Spelling Word Lists by Year Level: Junior & Senior

How to match your child's year level to Spellaroo's Junior and Senior word lists — Junior for Years 3–4 and Senior for Years 5–6 — and how to choose the right level to start.

20 Feb 2026

5 Ways to Make Spelling Practice Fun at Home

Practical, screen-light ideas to make spelling practice something your child looks forward to — works for any English-speaking family.

1 Mar 2026

Spelling Bee Practice for Kids: A Parent's Starter Guide

New to spelling bees? Here's how they work, what to practise, and how to help your child prepare without the stress.

10 Mar 2026

Spelling Word Categories Explained

Spellaroo's word lists are grouped into six categories — General, Arts, Plants & Animals, Geography, Science Maths & Technology, and Civics. Here's what each one covers and why category practice helps kids spell better.