# SPELLING MAGIC 2 — Working wIth Consonant Blends

> Educational app for teaching consonant blend word building to children. (iPhone/iPad app by PRESCHOOL UNIVERSITY.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spelling-magic-2/id438133737 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [PRESCHOOL UNIVERSITY](https://appshunter.io/developer/404048727)
- Category: Education, Games
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.30/5 from 16 App Store ratings · 8 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.4 · 185 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2011-05-22
- Data updated: 2026-08-27
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spelling-magic-2/id438133737/reviews.md

## What is SPELLING MAGIC 2?

Introducing SPELLING MAGIC 2, a key to your child's future reading success.
SPELLING MAGIC 2 incorporates the main principles of the Science of Reading.

SPELLING MAGIC 2 is tailored to focus on CVCC (consonant-vowel-consonant-consonant) words like "hand," "sent," and "gift," as well as CCVC (consonant-consonant-vowel-consonant) words such as "spin," "flap," and "stop." These types of words are also known as "consonant blend words" and are categorized into themes for enhanced learning.

This app is designed to teach children the sounds of letters and how to construct words. It emphasizes the skill of building CCVC/CVCC words with four phonemes using short vowel words, indirectly imparting the essential reading skill of segmenting. With two levels of challenge, it offers a comprehensive learning experience.

In the "Word Building" section of the app, only the components (letters) of the word are used for building, while the "Moveable Alphabet" section utilizes the entire alphabet for word construction.

Please note that the purpose of this app is to provide ample opportunities for practicing building CCVC & CVCC words, presenting a chance to expand vocabulary. When tapped, the pictures always pronounce the sound of the word that the app prompts the child to build.

The free version of SPELLING MAGIC 2 includes 72 words, while the DELUXE version offers 235 words and provides several choices in the options menu, including two types of voices, three font styles, two letter color options, a special feature to connect letters, and over 160 additional words from the free version.

Developed by a team of educators using accelerated learning techniques and Montessori principles, this app has been tested and approved by preschoolers, who found it enjoyable and beneficial for learning letter sounds. We eagerly await your feedback and suggestions as we strive to provide a rewarding educational experience for young learners.

## Key features

- Teaches CVCC and CCVC words
- Focuses on letter sounds and word construction
- Word Building section
- Moveable Alphabet section
- Two levels of challenge
- Developed with educators and Montessori principles

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

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


## Recent user reviews (8 of 8)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spelling-magic-2/id438133737/reviews.md

### 5/5 — great fun spelling and building CVCC and CCVC words

*2016-05-18*

This app focuses on spelling and building CCVC and CVCC words. 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. This app helps improve reading skills.

### 4/5 — Words

*2015-01-18*

Stab is not a good word. Please change it to fork.

**Developer response:** Thank you for your concern. We have put this on our list to change with one of the next updates. We cannot use the word "fork" as that is phonetically mismatched with this app, but we can find a replacement word.

### 5/5 — wonderful

*2013-10-11*

Excellent app to help children hear all the sounds in words.

### 3/5 — Update sound volume please

*2013-03-05*

The sound is very faint even with ipad volume at max.  Please fix this with an update as my students can barely understand the words with even a bit of background noise.  Amazing app otherwise!

### 5/5 — Love this app!

*2012-10-02*

The best way to teach children consonants I've seen! Nice clean app. Thanks.

### 5/5 — We LOVE Preschool University!

*2011-06-06*

So many preschool and kindergarten apps teach reading by sight words, and even those who teach "phonics" jump around with no discernible scope and sequence. These apps are clearly well-thought out, and my son absolutely loves them. He will be 3 and a half in August, but he is already reading and spelling most of the level 2 words. Please, please, please Preschool University, put out more apps, because everything from the quality to the educational methodology rocks. And they're free? I can't recommend these enough. I would only wish for you to make math apps!

What makes the spelling apps so helpful is that they allow little ones like my son who is reading but can't yet control a pencil or pen to write to practice encoding words, as well as decoding them in the reading app. Many reading instruction methods agree that spelling reinforces reading, and this allows him to practice that quickly and easily.

I have various reading instruction books at home, including a complete Hooked on Phonics set, and we hadn't really touched them because I didn't want to rush my son into reading - well with these apps and a teensy bit of help from Mama, he is rushing far ahead of where I thought he'd be. I'm not embarrassed to admit that my iPhone and iPad are teaching my son to read. ;)

### 1/5 — it has a bug

*2011-06-03*

the app would have been nice to have if it did not have a bug that disrupts its functionality :(

**Developer response:** Yes, indeed. This app has gone through several upgrades and this bug has been eliminated.

### 1/5 — Doesn't work

*2011-06-02*

I installed this app for my kids, you run it and it doesn't leave the first page, very bad app

## Frequently asked questions about SPELLING MAGIC 2

### What is the main learning focus of Spelling Magic 2?

Spelling Magic 2 primarily focuses on teaching children to build and understand consonant blend words, specifically CVCC (consonant-vowel-consonant-consonant) and CCVC (consonant-consonant-vowel-consonant) words. It aligns with the Science of Reading principles to aid in future reading success.

### How does Spelling Magic 2 help children learn letter sounds?

The app emphasizes teaching children the sounds of letters and how to construct words using these sounds. When a picture is tapped, it pronounces the sound of the word the child is prompted to build, reinforcing auditory learning.

### What are the differences between the free and DELUXE versions of Spelling Magic 2?

The free version of Spelling Magic 2 includes 72 words. The DELUXE version expands this to 235 words and offers additional customization options such as two voice choices, three font styles, two letter color options, and a letter connection feature.

### Is Spelling Magic 2 suitable for very young children?

Yes, Spelling Magic 2 is developed by educators using accelerated learning techniques and Montessori principles and has been tested and approved by preschoolers. It is designed for children aged 4 and up.

### Does Spelling Magic 2 offer offline play?

The provided data does not specify whether Spelling Magic 2 supports offline play. However, as an educational app focused on word building and letter sounds, it is likely designed to function without a constant internet connection.

### How often is Spelling Magic 2 updated?

Spelling Magic 2 was last updated on September 25, 2024, indicating active development and support. The latest version is 5.2.

### What devices is Spelling Magic 2 available on?

Spelling Magic 2 is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. It is designed for Apple's mobile operating system.

### What is the user sentiment for Spelling Magic 2?

Spelling Magic 2 has a rating of 4.3 stars from 15 ratings, suggesting positive user sentiment. Preschoolers have found it enjoyable and beneficial for learning letter sounds.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 5.2 — 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.

### 5.0 — 2024-04-29

Upgraded sound functioning and in-app purchase ability with parental lock.

### 4.8 — 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.

### 4.4 — 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 2, please leave a review. Reviews really help.

### 4.3 — 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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