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Spelling lists by phonics pattern and more, for young spellers.

Smarty Spell in Smarty Ears Online
What students practice

Smarty Spell at a glance.

Introducing "Smarty Spell," a spelling activity crafted to inspire and educate young spellers. "Smarty Spell" brings a personalized spelling experience that resonates with every learner. Three Distinctive List Categories: By Phonics: Tailor spelling practice to phonetic principles, supporting the development of sound-letter relationships and decoding skills. By Themes: Explore exciting themes like animals, holidays, or sports. Engaging thematic lists make spelling relevant and engaging.

LettersSpelling
Ages
K to 6th grade
Languages
English
Report
Its own activity report
Its own report

First try, with a hint, or later? The Smarty Spell report.

Each word: spelled on the first try, with a hint or later, the letters that were missed, and patterns by vowel and word length.

Copy the summary into a progress note, save it to the student’s notes, link it to a goal, or download a PDF or a spreadsheet.

See the progress reports

An activity report in Smarty Ears Online: the items to come back to, with their pictures, and a sentence for the progress note (sample data)

Frequently asked questions.

What does Smarty Spell work on?

Spelling lists by phonics pattern and more, for young spellers. It works on letters, spelling.

What ages is it for?

K to 6th grade. You set the level and content for each student, so the same activity can be easier or harder.

Is Smarty Spell in Spanish?

Smarty Spell is in English. Smarty Ears Online has 37 activities in Spanish in other areas.

How do I see progress?

Smarty Spell has its own report: Each word: spelled on the first try, with a hint or later, the letters that were missed, and patterns by vowel and word length. Every session also goes into the student’s progress page, by goal and by area.

Can I use it in teletherapy or with a group?

Yes. Play with up to 4 students at once, each with their own settings and scores, at the table or by sharing the browser tab in Zoom, Teams or Meet.

Which plan includes Smarty Spell?

Every plan includes all 90+ activities. Try it free for 14 days; after that Basic Professional is $29 a month.

Try all 90+ activities free for 14 days

All 90+ activities are included in every plan. Then it’s $29 a month.