Spelling Shed is a spelling platform for pupils, teachers and parents, with apps for Android and iOS and access on the web. Its whole-school curriculum covers ELA spelling standards, including statutory words and spelling rules. Teachers can use the teacher hub to manage student records, teachers and classes, and set homework. Users can build unlimited custom lists or search for lists already in the platform. For group practice, Hive Games let pupils play together instead of taking a weekly spelling test. The game offers three difficulty levels and uses the Open Dyslexic font to support pupils with different abilities. The app also supports offline play, and QR codes can be used to import lists or sign in. Regional versions are adapted for UK, US, Australian and Cambridge International curricula. EdShed says it serves teachers, parents and pupils in 180 countries, complies with GDPR, COPPA and FERPA, and stores data in a London data centre. Its system is tested annually by an independent security company.
Who it is for
It suits schools and families looking for spelling practice, with teacher tools for managing classes and homework. Regional curriculum versions are available for the UK, US, Australia and Cambridge International.
What is good
- Unlimited custom lists and list search
- Teacher hub manages records, classes and homework
- Hive Games offer a group practice option
- Offline play and QR-code list import
- Three difficulty levels and Open Dyslexic font
What to know first
- Free plan keeps seven days of history for listed activities
- Clever rostering is marked Classroom only
- Listed iOS app costs 2.99 USD once
Verdict
Spelling Shed combines curriculum-based spelling practice with teacher management, custom lists and group games. The free plan is available, while the listed iOS app costs 2.99 USD once.
Spelling Shed plans and pricing
All plansCompared on spelling apps
- Free plan
- Yes
- Phonics instruction
- Yes
- Corrective practice
- Yes
- Teacher dashboard
- Yes
- Offline access
- Yes
- Word-list import
- Yes
