Success stories

What teachers are saying

Ms. D – Grade 1/2 teacher

I’m excited to share the positive impact Spelliosity has had in my grade 1/2 classroom. My grade 3 and 4 colleagues also use it and find it valuable. Serving as a natural progression from my UFLI phonics instruction, Spelliosity has seamlessly integrated into my program for students reading at and above grade level. The two word lists enable me to differentiate instruction with ease. The teacher guides have provided invaluable insights, enhancing my understanding of orthography and morphology. If you want to strengthen reading and spelling skills in your classroom, I highly recommend incorporating Spelliosity into your daily practice.

Michelle V – Grade 1 teacher

These packages are great for teachers who are learning all about structured word inquiry/morphology/structured literacy but also helpful for those well on their way! I use them in class and for tutoring.

The links and videos are very helpful if you need a visual!

Chris Grady – Grade 4 teacher

I’ve noticed a big improvement in my Grade 4’s grasp of spelling patterns and morphology.

What really sets Spelliosity apart is your ability to simplify complex concepts without sacrificing depth. The lessons strike the perfect balance, providing a solid understanding of orthography and morphology while keeping my students engaged.

I’m grateful for this fantastic resource!

P.J. – Grade 3 teacher

This is an amazing resource! I took the time to read through the instructions and have been slowly implementing them into my daily programming. My students are learning and super engaged!

 

What parents are saying

Tara – Mom of a proud Spelliosity learner

Spelliosity has been a game-changer for my son, who has dyslexia and ADHD. He has always struggled with memorizing spelling, but Spelliosity makes learning meaningful and fun by explaining the ‘why’ behind words. He finds so much joy in it – so much so that I’ve even caught him doing Spelliosity in bed! This is truly remarkable for a boy who is always on the go. The program has not only improved his spelling but also boosted his confidence. I can’t recommend Spelliosity enough for kids (and their parents).

Alee – Homeschooling mom

Before Spelliosity, spelling felt like a chore for my 7th-grade son, who is dyslexic. Other structured literacy programs just didn’t click with him, but Spelliosity has completely changed his attitude! He loves the word sums and feels so proud when he can confidently spell bigger words with prefixes and suffixes.

What really stands out is how Spelliosity has made spelling meaningful and exciting for him. Now, he’s constantly breaking down words he sees on signs or in books into prefixes, bases, and suffixes. It’s amazing to hear him explain things like why ‘playing’ keeps its <y> but ‘happier’ doesn’t – it’s truly sparked his curiosity and love for learning.

I wholeheartedly recommend Spelliosity. It’s been a game-changer for our family!"

 

What SLPs are saying

Maggie Szaszi – Speech-language pathologist and parent

As a school-based Speech-Language Pathologist and parent of two primary-aged children, I know how important it is for kids to understand word structure – not just memorize words – when learning to read and spell. My son started Spelliosity in Grade 1, and it quickly became a meaningful part of his learning. He loved breaking words into prefixes, bases, and suffixes through clear, fun, and engaging lessons, giving him tools to understand and spell words confidently.

Now, in Grade 2, he recently told me, “I miss working on prefixes and Spelliosity – it always made so much sense!” The program sparked his curiosity and gave him a lasting understanding of how words work.

For educators, Spelliosity is highly structured and adaptable and explicitly teaches spelling rules. It’s effective for whole-class instruction and interventions. As both a professional and parent, I highly recommend it for building a strong literacy foundation.

Tamsin Atherton, M.Sc., S-LP(C) – Speech-Language Pathologist Reg. CASLPO, PROMPT Cert.

I cannot speak highly enough about how helpful Spelliosity is for my Speech and Language Pathologist work. The lessons offered by Spelliosity are an invaluable resource in supporting literacy & spelling skills for my clients and align seamlessly with my therapy goals.

The engaging content has provided me with a structure to incorporate spelling patterns into my sessions. The clear explanations and range of examples offered by Spelliosity have proven to be really beneficial in making complex linguistic principles more accessible to my clients.

I wholeheartedly recommend Spelliosity to my colleagues in the field. It has proven to be an excellent tool for empowering my clients to develop their literacy & spelling skills.

 

What field specialists are saying

Lee-Ann Lear – Founder of Syllasense

Spelliosity, created by Shari Kudsia, is a fantastic site that offers resources to help students actively practice and apply the spelling conventions they have been taught. Shari is a passionate, experienced educator, and a valued contributor to our SyllaSense support material.

Ama R. – Specialist teacher for students who are deaf/hard of hearing-itinerant

I am a teacher of Students Who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing. This resource is relevant, accessible, and pedagogically aligned with teaching students with hearing differences. Morphological understanding is foundational to developing Language skills for students with hearing differences, and it benefits all students. The teacher guides are the icing on the cake, creating entry points and providing structure for lessons.