Spelling and Grammar Activities for Dyslexia and SEND

Spelling activities for dyslexia turn tricky words, homophones and phonics patterns into hands-on games and visual prompts that help SEND learners remember how words are built. Our range includes Handy Spelling pencil boxes, Junior Learning card games and word-building sets for primary classrooms, intervention groups and home learning.

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Around 1 in 10 people are dyslexic, according to the British Dyslexia Association, and spelling is one of the areas where dyslexia shows most clearly. Our spelling and grammar resources give children structured, multisensory practice that feels like play, alongside our wider spelling resources and writing, grammar and punctuation range.

Why do children with dyslexia find spelling difficult?

Dyslexia mainly affects phonological processing, which is the ability to hear, separate and remember the sounds within words. Spelling depends on matching those sounds to letters, so children with dyslexia often spell words the way they sound, forget irregular words and mix up homophones such as "there" and "their". Repeated, multisensory practice helps these patterns stick far better than copying out lists.

How do I choose the right spelling activities?

Match the resource to the stage the child is working at. For early phonics, the CVC Match and Spell set uses colour-coded wheels to build consonant-vowel-consonant words for ages 4 to 7. For high-frequency words that cannot be sounded out, Sight Word Snacks offer 90 double-sided cards for memory games and reading races. For spelling patterns, Spelling Pop Bingo suits ages 5 to 9. For older pupils, Handy Spelling pencil boxes cover homophones, vocabulary and parts of speech.

Who are these spelling and grammar resources for?

Schools: SENCOs, teachers and teaching assistants use these games in phonics lessons, literacy centres and small intervention groups, giving pupils with dyslexia extra structured practice as part of SEN support.

Parents: at home, short spelling games make practice feel less like homework, and visual prompts such as the Homophone Pencil Box keep tricky words close at hand while your child writes.

Browse the range below, or get in touch for school and bulk orders.

 

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Frequently asked questions

What are good spelling activities for children with dyslexia?

Good spelling activities for children with dyslexia are multisensory, structured and repetitive, so words are seen, heard, said and handled. Card games such as Sight Word Snacks, word-building sets such as Spell the Beans and tactile games such as Spelling Pop Bingo all use these principles. Short, frequent sessions work better than long ones, because they build success without causing fatigue.

Why do children with dyslexia struggle with spelling?

Dyslexia mainly affects phonological processing, which is how the brain hears, separates and remembers the sounds in words. Because English spelling relies on linking sounds to letters, and many words do not follow regular patterns, children with dyslexia often spell phonetically or forget words they practised the week before. Structured, multisensory practice helps them build reliable memory for spelling patterns.

What are homophones and how can I help my child learn them?

Homophones are words that sound the same but are spelled differently and have different meanings, such as "there", "their" and "they're". They are especially hard for children with dyslexia because sound gives no clue to the spelling. Visual memory aids help, and the Handy Spelling Homophone Pencil Box illustrates 42 of the most common homophones so the right spelling is always within reach.

What age are these spelling games suitable for?

Most of the games in this range are designed for primary-aged children. The CVC Match and Spell set suits ages 4 to 7 who are starting to blend sounds, and Spelling Pop Bingo suits ages 5 to 9, including children with dyslexia or literacy difficulties. Handy Spelling pencil boxes give older pupils quick reminders for homophones, vocabulary and parts of speech while they write.

Can schools use these resources for spelling intervention groups?

Yes, these resources are well suited to spelling intervention groups and SEN support. Games such as Spell the Beans, CVC Match and Spell and Spelling Pop Bingo are designed for small groups as well as one-to-one sessions, so teaching assistants can run short, focused practice. Handy Spelling pencil boxes also work as visual prompts on desks during independent writing in class.

How can I help my child with dyslexia practise spelling at home?

Keep home spelling practice short, regular and playful, because a quick daily game often achieves more than a long session with a word list. Choose activities that use touch, movement and pictures, such as Spelling Pop Bingo or Sight Word Snacks, and focus on a small number of words at a time. Praise effort and progress, because confidence matters as much as accuracy.