SpellTug is a free collection of interactive spelling, phonics, and literacy games designed for students and classrooms. It includes Tug of War (a phonics battle game), Animal Word Search, Body Parts Explorer, and Kindergarten Phonics Hub. All games work on any device including projectors and smart boards.

Is SpellTug free to use?

Yes, SpellTug is 100% free. No registration, login, or payment is required. Simply open the website and start playing.

Can I use SpellTug in my classroom?

Absolutely! SpellTug is specifically designed for classrooms. It works great on projectors, smart boards, and big screens. Teachers can use the Tug of War game to create exciting word battles between teams of students.

What age groups is SpellTug suitable for?

SpellTug has difficulty levels from Nursery (ages 4-5) to High School (ages 14-16). The Nursery level focuses on CVC words and phonics sounds, Primary has sight words and silent letters, Middle has confusable words and spelling demons, and High features advanced vocabulary.

Does SpellTug work on mobile phones and tablets?

Yes, SpellTug is fully responsive and works on all devices — smartphones, tablets, laptops, desktops, projectors, and smart boards.

SpellTug is a free educational platform offering interactive spelling, phonics, vocabulary, and science games designed for students, teachers, and classrooms. Games include Animal Word Search, Body Parts Teach & Test, Spelling Training, and smartboard classroom tools.

Can teachers enter their own custom spelling lists?

Yes! In the Animal Word Search game, teachers can click "Teacher / Custom Words" to paste their own weekly spelling words, choose grid difficulty, generate shareable student links, and print classroom worksheets.

How does the Body Parts Teach & Test game work?

The Body Parts game has two phases: Phase 1 is Teach Mode, where teachers or students tap body parts to hear clear natural voice pronunciation and fun facts. Phase 2 is Test Mode, an interactive matching puzzle matching words to the correct spots on the body.

Can I print classroom worksheets from SpellTug?

Yes! Both Animal Word Search and Body Parts games include one-click "Print Worksheet" buttons formatted for standard A4 and Letter paper with Name and Date fields for physical classroom activities.

How does Tug of War work with custom Excel questions?

In Tug of War Custom Mode, teachers can upload any Excel (.xlsx, .csv) spreadsheet (up to 100 questions) or paste custom questions. The game turns your questions into an exciting split-screen 2-player battle for smartboards with zero login required.

Is SpellTug free for schools and classrooms?

Yes, 100% free with no account, no login, and no downloads required. It runs smoothly in web browsers on interactive smartboards, projectors, Chromebooks, iPads, and smartphones.

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