Spelling DemonsGrade 6 English for Kids

Necessary, separate, rhythm! The words everyone misspells.

Spelling Demons helps sixth graders defeat the words that trip everyone up: necessary, separate, definitely, environment, rhythm, privilege and more. Kids hear, type and practice these words until they are easy.

  • Grade 6 · Ages 11–12
  • 4 games
  • 29 practice questions
  • About 15 min
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  • Spelling Demons 1
  • Demon Letters
  • Spelling Demons 2
  • Demon Sentences

English typing course · Grade 6

Spelling Demons · Learning goals

What Your Child Will Learn

Defeat the spelling demons: necessary, separate, definitely, environment, rhythm, privilege and more. Practice until they're easy!

  • Spelling Demons 1
  • Demon Letters
  • Spelling Demons 2
  • Demon Sentences

Why it matters

Why This Matters for Kids

  • Polished writing

    These words appear in essays and reports, and spelling them correctly makes work look careful and mature.

  • Lifelong skill

    Many adults still misspell these words. Learning them now pays off for years.

  • Memory strategies

    Kids learn tricks for remembering tricky spellings, which help with any new word.

Inside Spelling Demons

How the Course Works

Short typing games: kids hear or see each word, type it, and get instant, friendly feedback.

  1. Step 1 · Game

    Spelling Demons 1

    Listen and type each spelling demon. Hear a word and type it. (8 exercises)

  2. Step 2 · Game

    Demon Letters

    Type the tricky letters that are missing. Fill in the missing letters. (8 exercises)

  3. Step 3 · Game

    Spelling Demons 2

    More spelling demons. Listen and type. Hear a word and type it. (8 exercises)

  4. Step 4 · Game

    Demon Sentences

    Type sentences full of spelling demons. Hear a sentence and type it. (5 exercises)

Word list

Grade 6 Words and Sentences to Type

A sample of what your child hears, reads and types in this course.

  • necessary(adjective)
  • separate(verb)
  • definitely(adverb)
  • environment(noun)
  • restaurant(noun)
  • rhythm(noun)
  • privilege(noun)
  • guarantee(verb)
  • conscience(noun)
  • mischievous(adjective)
  • occurrence(noun)
  • embarrass(verb)
  • accommodate(verb)
  • recommend(verb)
  • exaggerate(verb)
  • schedule(noun)
  • “It is necessary to separate the trash.”
  • “We will definitely protect the environment.”
  • “The restaurant has a strict schedule.”
  • “Music has a strong rhythm.”
  • “Don't exaggerate the story.”

For parents

Try It at Home

Learning sticks best when kids use it in real life. Here are simple ideas from this course.

Parent Tip

Choose three spelling demons a week. Your child writes a memory trick for each one, like "there's a rat in separate."

Spelling Demons · Questions from parents

Frequently Asked Questions

What age is this course for?

Spelling Demons is a grade 6 english course for kids ages 11–12. That is Year 7 english in the UK and Year 6 in Australia. It also works well for review in the next grade, or as a challenge for a confident younger learner.

What will my child learn?

Defeat the spelling demons: necessary, separate, definitely, environment, rhythm, privilege and more. Practice until they're easy! Along the way they practice: Spelling Demons 1; Demon Letters; Spelling Demons 2; Demon Sentences.

How long does the course take?

About 15 minutes in total, split into 4 short levels. Most kids finish it over two or three sessions. Progress is saved, so they can stop any time and pick up where they left off.

Is this course free?

Yes. Spelling Demons is one of the first 2 courses in Grade 6 English. Create a free parent account and your child can start right away.

Does my child need to read well to use it?

No. Every word and sentence is read aloud first, and kids type what they hear. Spelling and reading grow together as they play.

Can we use it for homeschool?

Yes. SkillBloom is built for homeschooling families. Kids work through lessons, games and quizzes on their own, and the parent dashboard shows what they finished and which skills need more practice. It works on phones, tablets and laptops.

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