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Have fun learning to spell!

Interactive spelling bee practice and dictation tests for school-age children. Build vocabulary, master phonics and become a spelling champ — one word at a time.

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Spelling Bee & Dictation

Boost your vocabulary and become a spelling champ!

Choose your grade level and your challenge mode. Our free spelling tests use real audio so kids hear every word the way it should sound. Each round picks 10 random words to keep practice fresh.

10 random words

A new test every time you play.

Real human voice

Audio by Google text-to-speech.

Shareable results

A QR code lets parents & teachers verify.

How it Works

Two fun ways to practice spelling

Whether your child is just starting to read or already writing full sentences, our two challenge modes adapt to their learning stage.

Spelling Challenge

The computer spells the word out loud letter by letter (e.g. "C — A — T"), and your child writes the full word. Perfect for phonics awareness and breaking down tricky words.

  • Builds letter recognition
  • Trains the ear to identify sounds
  • Great for early readers (Grade 1–2)
Try a Spelling Challenge

Spelling Full Word

The computer says the full word out loud, and your child writes it from memory. A classic dictation drill that strengthens listening, spelling and writing all at once.

  • Improves listening comprehension
  • Reinforces whole-word memory
  • Great for confident spellers (Grade 3–5)
Try Full Word Dictation
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Pick a grade

Choose from grades 1 to 5. Each grade is built around age-appropriate vocabulary.

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Listen & write

Press play, hear the word, and type the spelling. Ten words per test.

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Get instant feedback

See your score, review the answers and share results with a QR code.

Why The Brainy Kids

Designed by educators, loved by kids

Every feature is built around a simple idea: make practice so fun and easy that children actually want to do it again tomorrow.

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Game-like practice

Short 10-word tests keep attention high and turn spelling drills into a game kids come back to.

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5 grade levels

From kindergarten sight words to advanced vocabulary, find the right level for every learner.

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Two challenge modes

Letter-by-letter phonetics for beginners, full-word dictation for confident readers.

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Printable worksheets

Bonus kindergarten math worksheets to practice counting, comparing and number skills.

Free Printables

Practice makes perfect: grab your printable math guides

Free printable kindergarten math worksheets for counting, comparing numbers and early math skills. Tap a worksheet to open it in our built-in PDF viewer.

For Parents & Teachers

Use these free printable worksheets alongside our online spelling tests for a complete early-learning routine. Children who hear, type and write a word learn it three times faster.

  • Aligned with kindergarten & grade 1 standards
  • Print and use at home, in class or on the go
  • 100% free, no email or sign-up required
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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Everything parents, teachers and kids ask about The Brainy Kids spelling practice platform.

Yes! Every spelling test, dictation drill and printable math worksheet on The Brainy Kids is 100% free. There is no sign-up, no email and no hidden paywall. We believe every child deserves access to quality learning tools.

Spelling Challenge spells the word out loud letter by letter (for example, "B — A — T"), perfect for phonics practice. Spelling Full Word says the entire word at once, like a classic dictation. Try both to see which fits your child best.

Grade levels follow common U.S. school expectations. Younger learners (ages 4–6) usually start with Grade 1. You can always try a higher level — if words feel too easy, jump up; if they feel too hard, drop down a level.

After your child finishes a spelling test, you can generate a unique QR code. Anyone who scans it can verify the score and review the answers — great for sharing results with a teacher, tutor or grandparent.

Absolutely. The site is fully responsive and works on phones, tablets, laptops and desktop computers. Most kids love practicing on a tablet with headphones.

Yes. Open any worksheet in the built-in PDF viewer and use your browser's print button to print it. New kindergarten and early-elementary math worksheets are added regularly.