DoodleSpell: the interactive spelling programme
Raise attainment and build confidence with Doodle’s personalised English programme for KS1 and KS2
Why DoodleSpell?
- Personalised, curriculum-aligned spelling practice for KS1 and KS2
- Continually assesses each child’s progress
- Covers all words outlined by government standards
- Add your class spelling lists – Doodle transforms these into fun exercises!
- Takes pupils beyond ‘look, cover, write, check’
- Teaches fundamental strategies like chunking, rhyming and patterns
How it works
Stress-free assessments
Doodle’s Baseline Assessment identifies learning gaps, creating a personalised programme for each pupil.
Targeted daily lessons
Pupils progress within their zone of proximal development (ZPD), with daily lessons designed to reinforce understanding.
Actionable insights
Doodle tracks pupil progress, providing real-time data to inform lesson planning and targeted interventions.
Benefits of using DoodleSpell
DoodleSpell FAQs
What is DoodleSpell and how does it go beyond traditional spelling practice?
DoodleSpell is a personalised spelling programme included with DoodleEnglish that takes pupils beyond the traditional “look, cover, write, check” approach. Rather than simply memorising lists of words, pupils learn the meaning of words and how to use them in context.
This builds a deeper vocabulary that improves both their writing and their reading comprehension. This contextual approach leads to longer-lasting retention and more confident application in real writing tasks.
Can teachers set their own spelling lists in DoodleSpell?
Yes. Teachers can assign specific spelling lists, giving them control over what pupils are practicing while Doodle handles the delivery, repetition and assessment automatically.
This makes DoodleSpell a practical replacement for paper-based spelling homework, saving teachers time on setting, and reducing the need to mark spelling tests.
Does DoodleSpell support the Year 1 Phonics Screening Check?
Yes. Together, DoodleSpell and DoodleEnglish, support the phonics and early reading skills that underpin success in the Year 1 Phonics Screening Check.
By building pupils’ understanding of sound-symbol relationships and word patterns from EYFS onwards, Doodle helps children develop the decoding skills they need to approach the screening check with confidence.
How is DoodleSpell different from spelling apps that only use word lists?
Most spelling apps ask pupils to practice a list, take a test and move on. DoodleSpell’s adaptive approach continually revisits words that pupils find difficult, introducing new vocabulary at the right pace while presenting words in context so that pupils understand the wider meaning.
How much does DoodleSpell cost?
DoodleSpell is included at no extra cost with every DoodleEnglish school subscription. Schools purchasing the DoodleLearning Suite also receive DoodleSpell as part of the full package. Check out our detailed price page here.
Try DoodleSpell in your school!
Our quick-start trials are an easy way to see what DoodleSpell can do for your pupils. Enter your details, upload your pupils’ names and begin using on any device!
