These interactive spinners help children recognise, practise, and apply common spelling patterns in a fun, hands-on way. Each spinner features a two-letter string, allowing pupils to experiment with word building as they rotate the cover to reveal new combinations.
Ideal for whole-class teaching, small-group intervention, or independent literacy stations, this pack includes templates for 16 letter strings, giving teachers plenty of variety to support both confident spellers and those needing targeted support.
The spinners are colour-coded to show the vowel each letter string begins with, making them simple to organise and visually accessible for young learners. For added flexibility, black-and-white versions are provided alongside blank spinner templates so pupils can create personalised sets.
Possible uses
This resource offers a wide range of teaching possibilities. You might provide children with parts from more than one spinner and challenge them to identify matching tops and bottoms, or hand out a blank side for pupils to complete using words of their own choice. Alternatively, ask learners to use the words they generate in extended writing over a set period—perfect for reinforcing progress across the curriculum.
Whether you are delivering daily spelling practice, enhancing literacy interventions, or building confidence with phonics, this Word Spinners pack offers a practical, reusable, and engaging way to develop spelling accuracy. Download today and transform SPaG into a playful, purposeful experience your learners will love.
How to assemble the spinners
Simply cut out both parts, place the cover on top, and secure with a split pin. Pupils then rotate the top layer to reveal words through the open window, instantly reinforcing blending, segmenting, and spelling fluency.