This hands-on resource is designed to help children explore and practise common spelling patterns. Perfect for KS1 and lower KS2 learners, these printable word spinners turn spelling into an engaging, tactile experience that supports phonics, word building and vocabulary development.
Each spinner encourages pupils to identify and apply familiar letter strings and spelling rules as they rotate the discs to form new words. The pack includes a range of ready-made spinners focusing on common letter combinations, as well as blank templates for children to design their own – ideal for differentiation and creative extension activities.
You can use Word Spinners in a variety of ways:
- Challenge pupils to match tops and bottoms of different spinners to reinforce spelling patterns.
- Provide only one half of a spinner and ask children to complete the other with their own word suggestions.
- Encourage children to use the words they create in their writing lessons, promoting independent application of spelling knowledge.
Whether you’re revising phonics, focusing on word families, or supporting reluctant spellers, Word Spinners make spelling interactive, purposeful, and fun. Quick and easy to make, simply cut out the spinner parts, attach them with a split pin, and start spinning!