Multisensory spelling practice means bringing more than one kind of attention to a word. Instead of only copying or choosing an answer, a child can look closely, say the word, move letters, break it into parts and write it.
A sequence, not a claim of magic
No single activity guarantees that a word will stick. Kiwi Spell uses variety to keep the child looking at meaningful features of the word, then finishes with recall. It is designed as practice alongside school teaching—not as a clinical intervention or replacement curriculum.
The six Kiwi Spell activities
- Word Outlines draws attention to the overall visual boundary.
- Match It asks the child to restore the correct letter sequence.
- Word Detective focuses on beginnings and endings.
- Word Parts separates syllables and components before rebuilding.
- Finger & Pencil Trace links the visible word to the movement of writing.
- See, Say, Spell checks whether the child can produce the spelling with less support.
Use the app as one part of practice. It can sit alongside saying sounds, writing on paper, using words in sentences and discussing the patterns taught at school.
Ways to extend the same idea away from the screen
- Build the word with magnetic letters, then mix and rebuild it.
- Circle the difficult part in a different colour.
- Tap or clap syllables before writing.
- Trace the word in sand, flour or on a steamy window.
- Cover the word, write it from memory, then check only after the attempt.
The British Dyslexia Association also suggests activities involving syllables, tricky parts, letter building and varied tracing materials. See the source in the references below.
Further reading: British Dyslexia Association: supporting spelling.