Spell Catcher
- 1st–5th grade
- Ages 6–11
- Free, no sign-up
Words fall from the sky, but only one is spelled right. Your child listens to the word and catches the correct spelling among common misspellings like freind, becuz and seperate. Every grade has its own list of tricky words.
About the game
| Levels | 5, one for each grade from 1st to 5th |
|---|---|
| Words | About 90 commonly misspelled words |
| Read aloud | Tap to hear each word |
| Sign-up | None. Stars are saved on your device |
How to play
- Listen. Tap Hear the word.
- Look closely. Check every letter of each spelling.
- Catch it. Tap the one that's spelled right.
- Catch 10 words. Right on the first try earns stars.
For parents: what Spell Catcher practices
Spell Catcher trains kids to notice spelling mistakes, which helps them proofread their own writing. The wrong choices are the mistakes kids really make. It pairs with:
Common Core: L.1.2d, L.2.2d, L.3.2g (consult references to check spellings), L.4.2d, L.5.2e.
Getting the most out of it
- Cover the choices and try spelling the word first.
- Look for the tricky part: friend has ie.
- Write the word three times after you catch it.
Games are best as a reward or a warm-up, not the main lesson. Ten minutes of play after a short lesson works better than an hour of play on its own.
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Last reviewed: November 11, 2026
Questions parents ask
Where do the misspellings come from?
They're the mistakes kids really make, so spotting them helps in their own writing.
Which level should we start with?
Your child's grade. Then try the next grade up as a challenge.
Is this game free?
Yes. Every game on English1to5 is free, with no ads, no sign-up and no in-game purchases.
Does the game collect any information about my child?
No. There are no accounts. Progress and scores are saved only in your browser on your own device. See our privacy policy.