SpellQuizzer is a fun learning tool to aid in spelling practice.  The program is designed for Windows,  it downloads to your computer quickly and is very easy to use. 

How it works:

Select a spelling list
Lists can be imported from SpellQuizzer.com, or created by you or your child (more about this below).

Click on Play word, listen to word and reminder phrase.

Type word:



Click on Check Spelling.

If word is incorrect a small window will pop up and state something like this:

Sorry that was incorrect.  The correct spelling is away.  The word you entered was awey.

I like that the correct spelling is shown along with the misspelled word.

Words spelled incorrectly will be tested again.

A word on Spelling lists:

A number of Spelling lists can be imported from SpellQuizzer.com (there is no extra charge for this service).  Some of the lists currently available are: religious themed words, frequently misspelled words by grade, Dolch sight words by grade, holiday themes, and US states and mottoes.  Lists are quick to import and can be edited to suit your student.  By edited I mean that words can be added or deleted from the list.  Imported lists come with audio, so no recording or words or phrases is needed.

Spelling lists can also be created by you or your student.  I think this is one of the greatest highlights of this product and is very easy to do.  Simply type in the word (which will be checked for accuracy by a built-in spell checker), click a button to start recording, and save.  This is my favorite aspect of the program because it enables families to intertwine spelling practice with all other subjects that are currently being studied.    Spelling doesn’t have to consist of memorizing a random list of words, it can have meaning and purpose.

One last feature that may be helpful to groups is the ability export lists.  Instead of each individual in a group typing and recording their own list, one can export the list for others to download onto their own computer.

What I like:

I enjoy the fact that this program is customizable.  It is great to have the ability to create lists which fit each child.  Words from books that are currently being read can easily be included.

It is nice to do something different.
Since  my children spend very little time on the computer, it is a real thrill for them to be able to use it.  It is also nice for me to not have to read each spelling word aloud (that sounds really lazy!)and nice for them to work in a different way.

Making lists is fun!
I allowed my children to help record some of the spelling words and they had a blast doing it.  My daughter also had a great time working through the list as a test/practice because she enjoyed hearing our voices saying each word through the computer...very exciting stuff!

User friendly.
I found SpellQuizzer to be very easy to use.  Importing lists, creating lists, and recording words are all simple tasks to perform.  My 7 year old has had no problem using the program for spelling practice either.

When I first heard that we would be reviewing SpellQuizzer I was not overly excited about it.  I thought, “I don’t need that.”  Well, I suppose I don’t NEED it, but it certainly makes spelling practice a more pleasurable experience.  My family has enjoyed this program and will continue to use it for many years. 

SpellQuizzer is $29.95.  A free 30 day trial is available at SpellQuizzer.com.  Visit the website for more information, a video demonstration, and screenshots.   

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