I can spell!
ages 6 and up

Build skills in spelling and vocabulary with over 475 words and pictures. Use the spelling lists provided or make your own with the spelling editor. For persons who use Cued Speech, cues are available for each picture, and can be added for new words. However, use of Cued Speech is not required to use the program.

I can spell! games

I can spell! Menu
I can spell! Menu

Choose a spelling list and see a preview of the words and matching pictures. You can also load a list you made. Then select a game to practice the words or test yourself.

Word Scrambler Game
In learning mode, you can briefly view the word you're trying to spell. In the self-test game, you must spell the word with no help.

Word Scrambler - Learn
Word Scrambler Game
learning mode

Unscramble the letters to make the word.

If you need help, the "show word" button gives you a brief look at the word in this "learning" game.

Word Scrambler - Test
Word Scrambler Game
self-test mode

When you've learned the words, test yourself in the game. Win a prize for every correct word.

Word Speller Game
In this game you are shown how many letters are needed, but not what they are. In learning mode, you can briefly view the word you're trying to spell. In the self-test game, you spell the word without help.

Word Speller Game - Learn
Word Speller Game
learning mode

Click letters or type on your computer keyboard to spell a word. This game helps you learn new words. If you don't know how to spell a word, click the "show word" button for a brief look at the word.

Word Speller Game - Test
Word Speller Game
self-test mode

After you know the words, play this game to test yourself. Click letters or type on your computer keyboard to spell the word and win prizes.

Customize the games
Several options are available to set the game to your own preferences.

I can spell! Options
Game options

You can turn cues on or off, set the speed of cueing, and set the duration for viewing a word in the "show word" help.

I can spell! Spells Editor

Use the I can spell! Spells Editor program to create your own lists for the I can spell! games.

Spells Editor - Make List
Create a personal
spelling list

You can move words to your list from the picture library of over 475 words, or type in your own words.

Spells Editor - Add Cues
Add cues (optional)

If desired, you can add cues for Cued Speech for the words on your list. . This is helpful for cuers and also for those with speech-reading skills. The screen shows how to type the words "funetikly" for cueing.

Spells Editor Picture Library
View the Picture Library

View the pictures in the library. You can select one of the groups of words or view the entire list. You can also choose whether to see the word cued in Cued Speech or not.