Paste a list
Copy words from an email or document and paste them in.
Getting started in 5 minutes
Set up once, then keep daily practice quick and focused.
The photo import flow
The fastest way to start is with a photo. When your child brings home a spelling list from school, point the camera at it — no typing needed.
1. Open spelling.live on your phone or tablet
2. Tap Add list then Take a photo
3. Point the camera at the word list
4. The app extracts the words automatically — check and edit if anything was missed
5. Tap Start practising
Manual setup options
Type words in
Add words one at a time if you prefer.
Choose from built-in lists
Use the age-band or 11+ word pools already in the app.
Parent best practice
Little and often
Short daily sessions usually beat occasional long sessions. Ten minutes every evening is more effective than an hour on Sunday.
Mirror school lists each week
Upload the list that came home on Friday. Practice is most useful when it matches exactly what the teacher will test.
Prioritise after every test
Mark mistakes right away while you remember them. The next session will target those words first.
Track patterns, not one bad day
Use the progress reports to spot which word patterns keep tripping your child up — double letters, silent letters, -ible vs -able — and adjust what they practise.
Choosing the right level
Early — KS1 and lower KS2. Common words, simpler patterns.
Fluent — Upper KS2 and 11+. Longer words, more complex spelling rules, exam-style vocabulary.
If unsure, start at Fluent and drop to Early if the words feel too hard.