Hooked on Phonics is our favorite app for teaching our kids to read, and now they’ve added spelling practice right inside the app. It’s called Hooked on Spelling, and it’s included with the Hooked on Phonics app. Here’s a quick look at it.
What you’ll get from this post
- What Hooked on Spelling is and where to find it
- Why spelling practice helps reading fluency
- How to try it with your kids
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What Hooked on Spelling is
Hooked on Spelling is spelling practice for kids, built into the Hooked on Phonics app. You don’t need a separate subscription. If you have the app, you have it. In the video, I walk through how it works with my kids, including an off-screen practice option.
Why spelling matters for reading
Spelling is incredibly important for reading fluency. When kids practice how words are built, it helps them read those words faster and with more confidence. So spelling practice is a great way to help your kids do better at reading too.
How to try it
When we filmed, you could get your first month of Hooked on Phonics for $1, and Hooked on Spelling comes with it. If you’re new to the app, see my full Hooked on Phonics review.
Key takeaways
- Hooked on Spelling is included in the Hooked on Phonics app.
- Spelling practice supports reading fluency.
- There’s an off-screen practice option, too.
What viewers say
So awesome thanks for sharing this great tool!
@MrsMomsHomeschool on YouTube
Love there's an off screen option too x
@BellyBurly87 on YouTube
Things we mentioned
- Hooked on Phonics app, with Hooked on Spelling
- My Hooked on Phonics app review
- How to teach your kindergartener
- Our 1st grade curriculum choices
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FAQ
Is Hooked on Spelling included with Hooked on Phonics?
Yes. Hooked on Spelling is part of the Hooked on Phonics app.
Why should kids practice spelling?
Spelling is incredibly important for reading fluency, so practicing it helps kids become stronger readers.
Does Hooked on Spelling have off-screen practice?
Yes, there’s an off-screen option along with the app practice.