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The Scripps National Spelling Bee is about much more than spelling, word origins and correct pronunciation. It's about inspiring confidence and a love of language that lasts a lifetime.
Our spellers are capable of more than they ever dreamed. Participating in a spelling bee teaches them valuable lessons about sportsmanship, public speaking and the value of friendship. Share the resources they need to succeed in the Bee and in life.
Behind every speller is a teacher who first believed in their potential. Take the first step on your students' journey to Washington, D.C.
2018 Great Words, Great Works Book List
This year, all 450 words on the School Spelling Bee Study List come from a list of engaging, grade level-appropriate books called the Great Words, Great Works list. You can download this reading list for your students and encourage them to search for their spelling words in the context of great stories!
Set the Stage
We've worked closely with schools and educators since the very first National Spelling Bee in 1925. Our partnerships have helped us develop the tools teachers and students need to succeed at every level of the Bee, from the classroom all the way to Washington, D.C.
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Sign up for the Bee’s biweekly e-newsletter crafted just for teachers. With educational content from Kindle, Merriam-Webster, Encyclopædia Britannica, Dr. Bailly, the Bee’s official pronouncer, and others, the Teacher’s Beehive provides you with new ideas and tips to help your students improve spelling, increase vocabulary and learn language concepts.
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Great American SpellCheck
Raise money for your school and show students spelling can be fun with the
Great American SpellCheck.
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Quotes from Educators about GASC
It was wonderful for the school to keep 100%.
Our district loved it. The students were learning while raising money. We also found the community was more willing to support a fundraiser that contained an academic component to it.
It was very easy to use.
This was a great fundraiser. The kids and parents loved it. It was the best educational fundraiser we've had.
This fundraiser raised more funds than any other fundraiser this year.
It is great getting 100% of the money and better spellers as a result.
The easiest fundraiser for me to run and organize, and the only academic one!