
Sumdog Spelling
Engaging adaptive spelling practice that pupils and teachers love!
- Product Type
- Software
- Location
- UK
- Platform
- PCMacTabletMobileInternet-based
Sumdog Spelling and Grammar is a dynamic digital platform designed to transform spelling and grammar practice into an engaging, confidence-building experience for learners aged 5 to 14. Building on the proven success of Sumdog Maths, this literacy solution empowers schools, teachers, and families to improve spelling and grammar outcomes through adaptive games, curriculum-aligned question sets, and actionable learning insights.
Sumdog Spelling and Grammar’s ultimate aim is to make literacy practice enjoyable and accessible for every child—helping close attainment gaps and supporting all learners in developing the communication skills they need to succeed.
Key Features of Sumdog Spelling and Grammar
- Adaptive Game-Based Learning: At the heart of Sumdog Spelling and Grammar is a unique blend of gameplay and literacy practice. Pupils take on spelling and grammar challenges within fun, interactive games that adapt to their level—offering personalised learning that maintains motivation and ensures meaningful progress.
- Curriculum Alignment: All question sets are precisely mapped to national curricula. Teachers can be confident that activities reinforce core phonics, spelling rules, and grammar conventions taught in the classroom.
- Personalised Learning Paths: Each pupil’s journey is tailored from their very first session. The platform identifies strengths and areas for improvement, adapting the questions to address individual needs—so every child gets the right level of support and challenge.
- Comprehensive Assessment: Teachers can assign pre-made or custom spelling and grammar tests, track results in real-time, and monitor pupil progress over time. Automated marking and instant feedback help learners learn from mistakes and celebrate their growth.
- Engagement and Motivation: Pupils earn coins, collect rewards, and unlock game achievements as they improve their spelling and grammar skills. Competitions and contests bring the whole class together, fostering a positive, energetic environment for literacy development.
- Intuitive Teacher Dashboard: Teachers have access to simple but powerful dashboards, where they can view whole-class and individual progress, spot learning gaps, and quickly identify who may need extra support.
Supporting Learners: Confidence Through Play
Sumdog Spelling and Grammar is designed to nudge even the most hesitant writers toward literacy success. By embedding spelling and grammar challenges within popular multiplayer games, Sumdog diminishes the anxiety or boredom some learners may associate with traditional drills.
The platform adapts in real-time, offering just the right balance of practice and challenge for each pupil. The emphasis on regular, short bursts of practice builds persistent skills—whether a learner is mastering basic phonics, tackling tricky suffixes, or applying grammar concepts like subject-verb agreement.
Learners enjoy immediate feedback and gentle encouragement through in-game rewards and class competitions. This approach builds confidence and keeps students coming back—accelerating their spelling and grammar mastery over time.
Sumdog is also accessible and inclusive, supporting a range of learning needs and preferred devices, which means more pupils can join in and benefit regardless of starting point or classroom setup.
Supporting Teachers: Simplicity, Feedback, and Flexibility
For busy teachers, Sumdog Spelling and Grammar is a powerful time-saver and an effective differentiator. Set-up is straightforward, and teachers can quickly assign work to individuals, groups, or whole classes, making it easy to target support to those who need it most.
Real-time analytics and reporting empower teachers to pinpoint strengths and spot struggling learners at a glance. The automated marking and instant feedback eliminate time-consuming grading and allow for immediate instructional adjustments.
Sumdog’s curriculum alignment ensures that out-of-the-box question sets are relevant and reinforce classroom teaching, but teachers can also add their own custom word lists, grammar topics, or align assessments with weekly spelling targets.
Built-in engagement tools—like certificates, badges, and whole-class competitions—make it simple to motivate participation, celebrate improvement, and build a positive classroom culture around spelling and grammar.
Proven Results and Positive Community
Sumdog’s approach is informed by educational research and continuous feedback from teachers and pupils alike. Schools using Sumdog Spelling and Grammar consistently report improved accuracy, greater study enthusiasm, and rising pupil confidence in written work.
A vibrant online community supports sharing best practices, classroom tips, and new ways to use Sumdog’s tools for maximum impact. Regular platform updates ensure that the games and content stay fresh and relevant, reflecting the latest in both pedagogy and curriculum developments.
Commitment to Literacy Success
Sumdog Spelling and Grammar is more than just a collection of games—it’s a partner in your literacy journey, dedicated to helping every child find joy in words, rules, and communication. Whether for catch-up, enrichment, group work, or home practice, Sumdog is here to help both teachers and learners achieve their full literacy potential.
- Costs
- £205 per annum
Sumdog Spelling and Grammar subscriptions last 12-months and are purchased on a price per pupil model. Pricing starts from £205 per year with multi-year and multi-school discounts available.
Explore our packages and request a quote for your school here.
- Trial Options
- 1 month
We offer trials for classes, schools and trusts.
Get in touch with our team to request a trial of Sumdog Spelling today.
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