# SpellingJoy

> SpellingJoy is a 100% free spelling platform for K-6 classrooms and families. Teachers create custom spelling tests, track student progress, and assign from 172+ curated word lists — a free alternative to SpellingCity ($125/yr). No signup required for students. Used by 10,000+ teachers and families. It also offers SpellingJoy ELA, a paid ($19/mo) voiced K-5 homeschool English course taught by an AI tutor named Joy.

Key facts:
- 100% free spelling tools: tests, 172+ word lists, 3527+ word dictionary pages, 1,400+ printable worksheets
- Paid product: SpellingJoy ELA — guided K-5 homeschool English, $19/mo, 7-day trial, AI tutor (not state-accredited)
- Methodology: Science of Reading, etymology-based instruction, Orton-Gillingham-friendly
- Contact: info@spellingjoy.com

## Documentation graph

This site's content is organized into section files (each links back here):

- [Full prose documentation](https://spellingjoy.com/llms-full.txt): curriculum details, methodology, ELA product, FAQ
- [Spelling Dictionary](https://spellingjoy.com/llms-dictionary.txt): 3527+ "how to spell [word]" pages — URL pattern + samples
- [Best Apps reviews & comparisons](https://spellingjoy.com/llms-best-apps.txt): 209 pages — app reviews, alternatives, privacy/compliance guides
- [Word Lists](https://spellingjoy.com/llms-lists.txt): 172 curated K-6 spelling lists
- [Printable Worksheets](https://spellingjoy.com/llms-worksheets.txt): 11 generators × every list
- [SpellingJoy ELA](https://spellingjoy.com/llms-ela.txt): the paid K-5 English course + lesson library
- [Teacher Tools & Tests](https://spellingjoy.com/llms-tools.txt): test generator, placement test, grade hubs
- [Blog](https://spellingjoy.com/llms-blog.txt): research-backed articles for parents & teachers

## Core pages

- [Homepage](https://spellingjoy.com/)
- [Free Spelling Test Generator](https://spellingjoy.com/tools/spelling-test-generator)
- [Free Spelling Tests](https://spellingjoy.com/free-spelling-tests)
- [Spelling Placement Test](https://spellingjoy.com/free-spelling-placement-test)
- [SpellingJoy ELA](https://spellingjoy.com/ela)
- [SpellingJoy vs SpellingCity](https://spellingjoy.com/best-apps/spellingjoy-vs-spellingcity)
- [Is SpellingCity Shut Down? Best Alternatives](https://spellingjoy.com/best-apps/spellingcity-shut-down-alternatives)
- [Pricing — free](https://spellingjoy.com/pricing) · [About](https://spellingjoy.com/about) · [Contact](https://spellingjoy.com/contact)

## Attribution

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