KS1 + KS2 Spelling Games

Low-Prep Spelling Games - Ten Fun Activities for Key Stage One & Two

Make spelling practice more engaging with this collection of ten fun, low-prep spelling games, designed to get children actively practicing their weekly spelling words without relying on laptops or worksheets.

The games are suitable for Key Stage One & Two and can easily be adapted to suit different ages, spelling lists and abilities.

Included games:

Spelling Relay
Spelling Detectives
Don’t Get Bombed!
Beat the Teacher
Scrambled Spellings
Banned Letter
Spelling Battleships
Act the Word
Odd One Out
Thirty Second Challenge

Each activity includes clear, easy-to-follow instructions, making them ideal for teachers, teaching assistants or small-group spelling sessions.

What’s included?

Ten printable spelling game instruction cards
Printable Spelling Battleships grids for repeated use
Multiple Don’t Get Bombed! star and bomb game boards
Ideas for adapting and extending activities
Games that can be used with any spelling list

These activities are perfect for spelling lessons, intervention groups, small-group work, early finishers, morning activities or a dedicated spelling games session.

The games require minimal preparation and can be reused throughout the year with different spelling words.

A simple, practical resource to make spelling practice more active, engaging and fun!