Spelling Snake

• 1st–5th grade
• Ages 6–11
• Free, no sign-up

The classic snake game, with a spelling twist. The game says a word, and your child steers the snake to eat its letters in the right order while avoiding the wrong ones. Turn off Show the word for a real spelling test: the word is only spoken.

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About the game

How to play

1. Listen to the word. Tap Hear the word to hear it again.
2. Steer the snake. Use the arrow keys, swipe or tap the arrows.
3. Eat the letters in order. The next letter is outlined in blue. Wrong letters and walls cost a life.
4. Spell 5 words. Keep all three lives for three stars.

For parents: what Spelling Snake practices

Spelling Snake makes kids think about every letter in order, the core of spelling, while keeping practice fast and fun. Hiding the word turns it into a listen-and-spell test. It pairs with:

• Spelling lists
• Spelling test maker
• Spelling Bee Challenge

Common Core: L.1.2d, L.2.2d, L.3.2e and L.3.2f (spell grade-level words and use spelling patterns), L.4.2d and L.5.2e (spell grade-appropriate words).

Getting the most out of it

• Say each letter out loud as the snake eats it.
• Start with Show the word on, then turn it off.
• Go slow: plan a path to the next letter.

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

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