DoodleSpell
DoodleSpell is a spelling practice app for children aged 5–11, with content for KS1 and KS2 aligned to EYFS, KS1 and KS2.
What DoodleSpell is
DoodleSpell is a spelling practice app for children aged 5–11, with content for KS1 and KS2 aligned to EYFS, KS1 and KS2. It uses thousands of interactive exercises, games and rewards to practise spelling, while also teaching word meaning, word formation and sentence structure. Children complete at least three practice rounds before a spelling test unlocks, and can continue practising as much as they like. Parents and teachers with the relevant subscriptions can assign spelling work, including custom word lists. Audio dictation is one accessibility option for children who are less confident readers. Parents can check progress and set goals through the free DoodleConnect app and an online Parent Dashboard. DoodleSpell works offline, with work syncing between devices when users log out after each session and reconnect to the internet. It is available on Apple, Android and Amazon Fire devices and in desktop or laptop browsers, and is included with DoodleEnglish subscriptions.
Good
- Thousands of interactive exercises, games and rewards.
- Practice covers spelling, word meaning and sentence structure.
- Custom word lists can be assigned.
- Audio dictation supports less confident readers.
- Offline use and parent progress tools are available.
Watch out
- No free plan is listed.
- Home subscriptions bundle DoodleSpell with DoodleEnglish.
- At least three practice rounds precede each spelling test.
Who it suits
DoodleSpell suits children aged 5–11 who need spelling practice alongside work on word meaning and sentence structure. Its assignment tools and parent progress tracking also suit families and teachers supporting that practice.
Verdict
DoodleSpell combines structured spelling practice with broader word and sentence skills, assignments and progress tracking. It is included with DoodleEnglish rather than listed as a standalone subscription.
Plans and prices
From DoodleSpell's own pricing page, checked 4 Oct 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| School subscription: DoodleEnglish with DoodleSpell | £6 a year | School subscription · quote/demo offered · Per pupil per year |
| DoodleEnglish with DoodleSpell — single child, monthly | £7.99 a month | 1 child · DoodleEnglish and DoodleSpell · Monthly |
| DoodleEnglish with DoodleSpell — family, monthly | £12.99 a month | 2–6 children · DoodleEnglish and DoodleSpell · Monthly |
| DoodleEnglish with DoodleSpell — single child, annual | £69.99 a year | 1 child · DoodleEnglish and DoodleSpell · Annual |
| DoodleEnglish with DoodleSpell — family, annual | £119.99 a year | 2–6 children · DoodleEnglish and DoodleSpell · Annual |
The facts
Each one read from DoodleSpell's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- Accessibility
- The product offers accessibility options such as audio dictation to help less confident readers work independently.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Assignments
- Parents with a home subscription and teachers with a school subscription can set spelling assignments, including custom word lists.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Beyond memorisation
- The programme teaches word meaning, word formation and sentence structure as well as spelling recall.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Curriculum
- The app is aligned to EYFS, KS1 and KS2, and its curriculum content covers spelling practice for KS1 and KS2.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Exercises and games
- DoodleSpell includes thousands of interactive exercises, rewards and spelling games.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Included product
- DoodleSpell is included with a DoodleEnglish subscription for home or school users.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Offline use
- DoodleSpell can be used offline; a separate support article says work synchronises between devices when users log out after each session and are online to sync.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Parent tools
- Parents can track progress and set goals using the free DoodleConnect app and online Parent Dashboard.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Practice requirement
- Children must complete at least three practice rounds to unlock a spelling test, with no limit on additional practice rounds.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Purpose and age range
- DoodleSpell is a personalised spelling practice app for children aged 5–11.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Security and compliance
- Discovery Education says it is ISO27001 certified, covering the DoodleLearning suite, and stores US platform data in AWS in Ohio and non-US platform data in AWS in the London area.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Support
- The help centre directs users to contact customer support through the chat bubble on its pages.checked 4 Oct 2026
The company
- Headquarters
- Bath, UKchecked 28 Sep 2026
Where it runs
- Platforms and device limits
- DoodleSpell is available as an app on Apple, Android and Amazon Fire devices, and in a desktop or laptop browser; the help page specifies minimum iOS 12, Android 5.0 and Fire OS 5 and lists some unsupported older devices.checked 4 Oct 2026
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