Best spelling board games for children

Turn the weekly spelling test preparation from chore into challenge with our pick of the best spelling board games for children and families. From brand-new readers and writers to spelling bee champions, there's plenty for even the most competent speller to enjoy!
Match and Spell, £7.50
Encourage preschool and Reception children to start to recognise letters and build words with this popular first phonics game. The object of the game is to spell words by matching the correct letter cards with them; once they've grown in confidence children can turn the board over and use their phonics sounds knowledge to spell out the words themselves. Sturdy and colourful pieces mean it will withstand plenty of early-reader handling!Fish 'N' Spell Race, £20.93
Who doesn't enjoy a fishing game? This two-player game challenges children to be the first to 'catch' and order the letters needed to spell a target word; it comes with 80 letters so you can devise your own word lists to play with if you don't want to use the 100 suggested words (which come on four-language word cards, if you'd like to make it a multi-lingual game!).Match and Spell Next Steps, £7.50
The "sequel" to Orchard Toys’ best-selling Match and Spell, aimed at children aged 5+ and designed to help develop reading and spelling confidence with both simple sounds and blends. The double-sided boards offer extra play value; once the game has been mastered the blank-sided version is an extra challenge. Great for new readers in Y1.

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