Why spelling games work better than word lists
Handing a child a list of words to copy out ten times is the least effective way to build spelling memory — the research is clear on this. Games work because they turn spelling into retrieval practice: the child has to actively recall the word, not just copy it, and that active recall is what builds lasting memory.
The Pocket Money Game's spelling module covers every word on the Year 1, Year 2, and the KS2 statutory spelling lists (all 200 words across Years 3–6), delivered as short, focused rounds rather than long worksheets.
Built for KS1 and KS2 — automatically
The game starts each child at the right level based on their year group, then adjusts automatically. Words a child gets wrong are added to a Tricky Words list and revisited until they've been answered correctly twice in a row — spaced repetition, without a parent having to manage flashcards.
Designed for reluctant spellers too
If your child switches off the moment spelling homework appears, you're not alone — and it's not a discipline problem. Every correct answer earns real pocket money, set by you, tracked automatically. For many children this is the difference between refusing to start and asking for another round.
What's included
- All Year 1 & 2 common exception words
- The full 200-word KS2 statutory spelling list
- Audio support so children hear each word, not just see it
- Instant feedback on every answer
- A Tricky Words list that adapts to each child
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