DoodleSpell

What DoodleSpell is

DoodleSpell is a personalised spelling practice app for children aged 5–11. Its content covers KS1 and KS2 and is aligned to EYFS, KS1 and KS2. The app includes thousands of interactive exercises, rewards and spelling games, with practice covering word meaning, word formation and sentence structure as well as spelling recall. Children complete at least three practice rounds before a spelling test unlocks, and can continue practising without a limit on extra rounds. Parents with a home subscription and teachers with a school subscription can set assignments, including custom word lists. Audio dictation is one accessibility option to help less confident readers work independently.

Parents can follow progress and set goals with the free DoodleConnect app and online Parent Dashboard. DoodleSpell works offline; work synchronises between devices when users log out after each session and connect to the internet to sync. It is available on Android, iOS, Amazon Fire devices and desktop or laptop browsers. DoodleSpell is included with DoodleEnglish subscriptions for home or school users. The listed DoodleEnglish with DoodleSpell plans include a school option at £6 a year per pupil, monthly home subscriptions at £7.99 a month for one child or £12.99 a month for 2–6 children, and annual home subscriptions at £69.99 a year for one child or £119.99 a year for 2–6 children. A 7-day trial is offered.

Who it suits

DoodleSpell is for children aged 5–11 who need spelling practice through exercises, games and dictation. It also suits parents and teachers who want to assign spelling work and follow progress, with options for one child, multiple children or school pupils.

Limits

The trial lasts 7 days, and no free plan is offered. The listed home subscriptions cover one child or 2–6 children; the school plan is billed per pupil per year.

Getting started

1. Open the DoodleSpell website.
2. Choose a DoodleEnglish with DoodleSpell school or home subscription.
3. Use the 7-day trial if you want to try the subscription first.
4. Install the app on an Android, iOS or Amazon Fire device, or use a desktop or laptop browser.
5. Parents can use the free DoodleConnect app or online Parent Dashboard to track progress and set goals.
6. Teachers and parents with subscriptions can set assignments, including custom word lists.

Verdict

Choose DoodleSpell if a child aged 5–11 would benefit from structured spelling practice, assignments and progress tracking. School and home subscriptions are available, and the app works offline. Consider the listed DoodleEnglish subscription plans and 7-day trial when choosing an option.