Spelling Bee Writing Contest

Pick seven letters of your choice for a Spelling Bee puzzle, designating one as the center letter. Then, craft a sentence ...
WSLS 10

Scripps National Spelling Bee guide: How to watch, who the notable spellers are, rules and prizes

The best young spellers in the English language are competing at the Scripps National Spelling Bee, which celebrates its 100th anniversary this year. The first bee was held in 1925, when the ...
FOX 5 Atlanta

Scripps National Spelling Bee celebrates 100 years: How to watch and what to expect

The 2025 bee marks the 100th anniversary of the Scripps National Spelling Bee, founded in 1925. A total of 243 spellers are competing this year, with finals airing Thursday, May 29, on ION from 8–10 p ...
Education Week

How Spelling Bees Can Improve Students’ Reading Skills

Faizan Zaki, age 13, spelled the word “eclaircissement” and collapsed on the floor in victory as confetti showered him at the 100th Scripps National Spelling Bee last week. The annual competition took ...