# ABC SPELLING MAGIC — Working with CVC words

> Educational app for children to learn spelling CVC words based on the Science of Reading. (iPhone/iPad app by PRESCHOOL UNIVERSITY.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/abc-spelling-magic/id429301553 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [PRESCHOOL UNIVERSITY](https://appshunter.io/developer/404048727)
- Category: Education, Games, Family
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 3.80/5 from 42 App Store ratings · 51 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.4 · 132 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2011-04-07
- Data updated: 2026-08-27
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/abc-spelling-magic/id429301553/reviews.md

## What is ABC SPELLING MAGIC?

Introducing ABC Spelling Magic, where learning to spell is fun and engaging!
ABC SPELLING MAGIC incorporates the main principles of the Science of Reading.

This app is designed to teach children the sounds of the letters and how to construct words, aligning with the science of reading. With two levels of challenge, it indirectly imparts the essential reading skill of segmenting while focusing on the skill of learning to spell words with three phonetic sounds using short vowel words.

Incorporating the science of reading, the app's comprehensive approach is tailored to assist children in learning the sounds of the alphabet and honing their blending and segmenting skills, essential for early literacy development based on the science of reading.

SPELLING MAGIC 1 focuses on CVC (consonant-vowel-consonant) words, such as cat, box, and pig, which are fundamental for phonics instruction based on the science of reading. The app categorizes words by middle vowel sounds in the first part and by categories in the second part, offering a well-rounded approach to phonics and word construction, rooted in the principles of the science of reading.

The DELUXE version provides 245 words and offers a variety of options in the menu, including two types of voices, three types of fonts, two letter color styles, a special feature to connect the letters together, and over 185 additional words from the free version, enhancing the learning experience based on the principles of the science of reading.

Developed by a team of educators utilizing accelerated learning techniques and Montessori principles, this app has been tested and approved by preschoolers, aligning with the science of reading and providing an enjoyable and beneficial experience in learning letter sounds. We welcome your feedback and suggestions as we strive to provide an enriching educational experience for young learners, rooted in the science of reading.

## Key features

- Teaches letter sounds
- Word construction with CVC words
- Two levels of challenge
- Incorporates Science of Reading principles
- Montessori-inspired learning
- Customizable voice and font options (DELUXE)

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Deluxe Upgrade | $1.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 51)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/abc-spelling-magic/id429301553/reviews.md

### 4/5 — Having Issues

*2024-01-04*

Magic reading apps has been a wonderful resource and teaching my preschool to read. The magic spelling apps are having a new issue, after completing the first word, on the subsequent word, letters will not move to be dragged into place. So basically, these apps are useless now. Would greatly appreciate the issue being fixed.

### 5/5 — Good Education for my children

*2018-09-11*

I like it because your children get to learn more and that’s why I have given it a 5 out of 5

### 4/5 — Decent app

*2018-05-03*

I like the app, it is a good way for kids to learn the basic  “cvc” of words. I think what would make it even better though, is if there was the ability to hear the full word, slowly articulated (S-u-n), instead of just the isolated sounds of the letters.This way they would learn to hear the proper sequence of the letter sounds within the word, and it would be easier for them to transfer the skill to their writing. 
Thanks for the app.

### 5/5 — Great for helping children build and spell words

*2016-05-25*

This is a great introduction for building and spelling short vowel 3-letter words. There are 2 types of games and a category for each vowel. Great for helping children with beginning phonics.

### 5/5 — great fun spelling and building CVC words

*2016-05-18*

This app focuses on spelling and building 3-letter CVC words. In actuality word building increases reading skills. This app has a couple of choices where you can choose to build the word with either just the letters that are part of that word or from the entire alphabet.

### 5/5 — Fantastic

*2015-10-04*

This app is really great! It follows the best teaching practices for helping young children learn the sounds and functions of the letters. It is like a talking alphabet that says the sounds of the letters instead of the names of the letters. Each letter says its sound when tapped. Each picture can be tapped to hear what it is, too. Fortunately, This app uses lowercase letters which are 20 times more common than uppercase letters in written print. This app is a very helpful and supportive tool for emerging readers. It can help your child become a better reader and a better speller.

### 5/5 — Updated version

*2013-12-03, version 4.0*

Just downloaded this for my 5 yr old son. Wanted to update previous review that the vowels are now blue, consonants red, in case anyone was wondering!

### 4/5 — Good but 1 recommendation

*2013-04-21, version 4.0*

Great to use with kindergarten friends but wish the vowels were in red and consonants in blue. Everything we buy for teaching supplies, always has vowels in red. So to have the vowels in blue kind of confuses them at first.

### 5/5 — Riff

*2013-03-08, version 4.0*

Gat wark and walu dun

### 3/5 — Great app but it's only American

*2013-03-07, version 4.0*

I love the app but it's very frustrating that there isn't an English option as my little boy keeps saying some words or letters with an American accent. So unfortunately I have to delete it :(

## Frequently asked questions about ABC SPELLING MAGIC

### What does ABC Spelling Magic teach children?

ABC Spelling Magic teaches children the sounds of letters and how to construct words, specifically focusing on CVC (consonant-vowel-consonant) words. It aligns with the Science of Reading to build foundational literacy skills.

### What are the key features of this spelling app?

Key features include teaching letter sounds, word construction with CVC words, two levels of challenge, and an approach based on the Science of Reading. The DELUXE version offers additional words and customization options like different voices and fonts.

### Is ABC Spelling Magic free to use?

The app offers a free version with core spelling functionalities. A DELUXE version is available for purchase, which includes a significantly larger word bank and enhanced customization features for a more comprehensive learning experience.

### What age group is ABC Spelling Magic suitable for?

This app is designed for preschoolers and young children who are beginning to learn to spell and develop early literacy skills. It has been tested and approved by preschoolers.

### How does the app help with reading skills?

By teaching letter sounds and word construction, the app indirectly helps children develop the essential reading skill of segmenting. It focuses on blending sounds to spell words, which is a crucial component of early reading development.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 6.3 — 2024-09-25

She bugs and crash issues have been fixed.
Updates have been added to support newer operating systems and devices.

If you like this app, please leave a review.
Reviews REALLY help.
Reviews are much APPRECIATED.

### 6.1 — 2024-04-29

User interface has been upgraded for look and functioning.

### 6.0 — 2024-04-14

Several sound issues have been resolved.
The letter tile freeze has been eradicated.

Exciting updates coming within the next year.
If you enjoy using this app, please take a moment to leave a review.
Reviews are incredibly valuable and greatly appreciated.

### 5.4 — 2018-01-03

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

A bug was fixed so that this app will display properly on the iPhone X.

If you like SPELLING MAGIC, please leave a review. Reviews really help.

### 5.3 — 2017-12-12

Updates for iOS 11 compatibility. 
Fixed a bug that distorted the images.

If you like ABC SPELLING MAGIC, please leave a review. Reviews really help.

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## Related topics

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