Spelling Resources
Master spelling patterns with word sorts, look-cover-write activities, spelling games and weekly word lists for every year level.
300+ resources availableEffective spelling instruction goes beyond memorisation. Our spelling resources include word sorts organised by pattern, look-cover-write-check activities, spelling rule posters, dictation passages and engaging games. Resources are organised by common spelling patterns and year level expectations to make planning easy.
About Spelling Resources
Spelling resources help Australian primary teachers deliver systematic, explicit instruction in the patterns and conventions of English spelling. Effective spelling teaching goes beyond weekly word lists — it develops students' understanding of phoneme-grapheme correspondences, morphology, word origins, and spelling generalisations that help them read and write unfamiliar words with confidence. Quality spelling resources make this complex teaching more manageable and more engaging for students.
TeachBuySell offers spelling resources covering all aspects of the Australian Curriculum: English language strand related to sound and letter knowledge, including phonics-based spelling activities, word study resources, spelling rule investigations, proofreading tasks, and word sorts. Browse activities for practising spelling at home or in class, including look-cover-write-check activities, spelling games, dictionary and etymology explorations, and vocabulary-rich word study resources that connect spelling to meaning.
Spelling instruction is most effective when it is integrated with reading and writing. Many of our spelling resources make this integration explicit, connecting spelling patterns to decodable text reading and to words students are encountering in their writing. Whether you are planning differentiated spelling groups, whole-class word study sessions, or intervention for students who are struggling, our spelling collection has teacher-tested resources to support every approach.
Frequently Asked Questions
What approach to spelling do your resources support?
Our spelling resources support a range of evidence-based approaches, including systematic phonics-based spelling, word study and word sorts, morphological analysis, and etymology. You will find resources to complement whatever spelling program your school uses.
Are there resources for differentiated spelling groups?
Yes. Many of our spelling resources are designed to work across different word lists or spelling stages, making them easy to adapt for differentiated groups within your class. Some sellers provide resources in editable formats so you can customise the word lists.
Can I find spelling games to make practice more engaging?
Absolutely. Games are a great way to motivate students to practise spelling, and we have a wide range — from simple partner games to board games, digital activities, and whole-class competitive formats.
Do spelling resources include proofreading and editing activities?
Yes. Many resources include proofreading passages, error correction tasks, and editing checklists that help students apply their spelling knowledge in context — an important step often missing from traditional spelling programs.
Are your spelling resources suitable for Foundation and early years students?
Yes. Our Foundation and early years spelling resources focus on phonemic awareness, initial and final sounds, CVC words, and simple phonics patterns, all presented in age-appropriate, hands-on formats.