Engaging minds

The Times Spelling Bee and Collins have teamed up to bring you two essential companions to the Championship- a unique School Dictionary, focused on improving spelling, as well as a comprehensive guide to spelling, Spell Like a Champion.

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Resources

NEW Teaching Resource - A way with words

'A way with words' consists of eight lessons with accompanying lesson plans for students and curriculum mapping for teachers. These will take your students through the history of English and onto modern day spelling tricks and common misspellings.

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Teaching Resource - It's a wonderful word

'It's a Wonderful Word' consists of two lessons for English teaching that help pupils with spelling. The first has a focus on homophones and the importance of understanding the definitions of words and the second provides fun ways to practise spelling aloud.

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Schools Guide

The School Guide provides full details about the format of the Championship, how to take part and training tips for your best spellers.

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Poster

A poster to display in your hallways and classrooms to help to raise the profile of The Times Spelling Bee to the whole school and encourage participation by your students.

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Play Classroom Games

You and your students can start practising spelling in the classroom now