The BIG Word – Free Spelling Program

The BIG Word: Understand

How many words are hidden inside the BIG word "understand"?

The BIG Word is a free spelling program from Blackbird and Company.

When we learn to read and write, we are learning to use and make patterns with the 26 letters of the alphabet that represent the sounds we speak. Phonics breaks spoken language into its component sounds. The best way to master phonics for reading and phonics for writing is to first be introduced to the rules that make print work, and then, to actually practice using those rules!

The BIG Word: Trustworthy

How many words are hidden inside the BIG word "trustworthy"?

The BIG Word is a free spelling program from Blackbird and Company.

When we learn to read and write, we are learning to use and make patterns with the 26 letters of the alphabet that represent the sounds we speak. Phonics breaks spoken language into its component sounds. The best way to master phonics for reading and phonics for writing is to first be introduced to the rules that make print work, and then, to actually practice using those rules!

The BIG Word: Squirrel

How many words are hidden inside the BIG word "squirrel"?


The BIG Word is a free spelling program from Blackbird and Company.

When we learn to read and write, we are learning to use and make patterns with the 26 letters of the alphabet that represent the sounds we speak. Phonics breaks spoken language into its component sounds. The best way to master phonics for reading and phonics for writing is to first be introduced to the rules that make print work, and then, to actually practice using those rules!

The BIG Word: Special

How many words are hidden inside the BIG word "special"?

The BIG Word is a free spelling program from Blackbird and Company.

When we learn to read and write, we are learning to use and make patterns with the 26 letters of the alphabet that represent the sounds we speak. Phonics breaks spoken language into its component sounds. The best way to master phonics for reading and phonics for writing is to first be introduced to the rules that make print work, and then, to actually practice using those rules!

The BIG Word: Sentence

How many words are hidden inside the BIG word "sentence"?

The BIG Word is a free spelling program from Blackbird and Company.

When we learn to read and write, we are learning to use and make patterns with the 26 letters of the alphabet that represent the sounds we speak. Phonics breaks spoken language into its component sounds. The best way to master phonics for reading and phonics for writing is to first be introduced to the rules that make print work, and then, to actually practice using those rules!

The BIG Word: Quadrilateral

How many words are hidden inside the BIG word "quadrilateral"?

The BIG Word is a free spelling program from Blackbird and Company.

When we learn to read and write, we are learning to use and make patterns with the 26 letters of the alphabet that represent the sounds we speak. Phonics breaks spoken language into its component sounds. The best way to master phonics for reading and phonics for writing is to first be introduced to the rules that make print work, and then, to actually practice using those rules!

The BIG Word: Picture

How many words are hidden inside the BIG word "picture"?

The BIG Word is a free spelling program from Blackbird and Company.

When we learn to read and write, we are learning to use and make patterns with the 26 letters of the alphabet that represent the sounds we speak. Phonics breaks spoken language into its component sounds. The best way to master phonics for reading and phonics for writing is to first be introduced to the rules that make print work, and then, to actually practice using those rules!

The BIG Word: Octopus

How many words are hidden inside the BIG word "octopus"?

The BIG Word is a free spelling program from Blackbird and Company.

When we learn to read and write, we are learning to use and make patterns with the 26 letters of the alphabet that represent the sounds we speak. Phonics breaks spoken language into its component sounds. The best way to master phonics for reading and phonics for writing is to first be introduced to the rules that make print work, and then, to actually practice using those rules!

The BIG Word: Mysterious

How many words are hidden inside the BIG word "mysterious"?

The BIG Word is a free spelling program from Blackbird and Company.

When we learn to read and write, we are learning to use and make patterns with the 26 letters of the alphabet that represent the sounds we speak. Phonics breaks spoken language into its component sounds. The best way to master phonics for reading and phonics for writing is to first be introduced to the rules that make print work, and then, to actually practice using those rules!

The BIG Word: Kindness

How many words are hidden inside the BIG word "kindness"?

The BIG Word is a free spelling program from Blackbird and Company.

When we learn to read and write, we are learning to use and make patterns with the 26 letters of the alphabet that represent the sounds we speak. Phonics breaks spoken language into its component sounds. The best way to master phonics for reading and phonics for writing is to first be introduced to the rules that make print work, and then, to actually practice using those rules!

The BIG Word: Because

How many words are hidden inside the BIG word "because"?


The BIG Word is a free spelling program from Blackbird and Company.



When we learn to read and write, we are learning to use and make patterns with the 26 letters of the alphabet that represent the sounds we speak. Phonics breaks spoken language into its component sounds. The best way to master phonics for reading and phonics for writing is to first be introduced to the rules that make print work, and then, to actually practice using those rules!