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SpellTales for Schools

Personalised illustrated stories for literacy, spelling practise, and reading engagement — designed for teachers and pupils.

Ideal for primary schools, intervention groups, reading support, and creative writing activities

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How schools use SpellTales

Flexible tool for literacy lessons and reading activities

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Literacy lessons

Weekly spelling lists turned into engaging stories for whole-class reading.

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Spelling practise

Words appear in meaningful context, helping children remember and understand.

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Creative writing prompts

Generate story starters to inspire children's own writing.

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Reading intervention

Personalised stories for one-to-one or small group support.

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Small group reading

Create stories tailored to specific reading groups or ability levels.

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Independent learning

Children can explore stories independently during literacy time.

Why teachers like it

Designed to fit into busy teaching schedules

Fast to start

No lengthy setup or training required.

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Minimal prep

Create stories in under a minute.

Engaging for pupils

Captures attention and sparks imagination.

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Supports reading confidence

Helps reluctant readers engage with text.

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Flexible across age groups

Works for ages 3-13, plus teens.

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Can be used at home

Extends learning beyond the classroom.

How it works in the classroom

Three simple steps to create engaging literacy content

1

Enter spelling words or a lesson theme

Paste your weekly spelling list or add a topic you're teaching.

2

Generate a personalised story

Choose a genre and let SpellTales create an illustrated story in seconds.

3

Read together, discuss, or use as a writing prompt

Use for guided reading, comprehension, or creative writing activities.

Safeguarding & reassurance

Built with school safety requirements in mind

No ads
Clean, distraction-free interface.
No chat or social features
No pupil-to-pupil communication.
Adult-controlled access
Teachers manage all accounts.
Designed for safe educational use
Age-appropriate content generation.

Example classroom use cases

Real ways teachers are using SpellTales

📝 Weekly spelling lists turned into stories

Paste Monday's spelling list and generate a story for Friday's literacy lesson. Children see their words in context and remember them better.

✍️ Story starters for creative writing

Generate the first part of a story, then ask children to write what happens next. Great for reluctant writers who need a spark.

📖 Guided reading discussion prompts

Use generated stories as texts for comprehension questions, character analysis, and prediction activities.

🏠 Homework extension tasks

Send stories home for children to read with parents, reinforcing classroom learning in a fun way.

School pricing

Simple annual billing • No setup fee • 30-day money-back guarantee

Small

Perfect for small schools or departments

£36.25
per year
£3.02/month
Up to 10 classes/sets
Unlimited students
Unlimited teachers
Admin dashboard
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Large

Great for large schools

£63.25
per year
£5.27/month
Up to 100 classes/sets
Unlimited students
Unlimited teachers
Admin dashboard

Unlimited

No limits - perfect for multi-academy trusts

£96.25
per year
£8.02/month
Unlimited classes/sets
Unlimited students
Unlimited teachers
Admin dashboard

Need a custom arrangement for your school or trust?

Contact us for custom pricing

Frequently asked questions

How does billing work?

You'll be billed annually on the date you subscribe. You can cancel anytime and won't be charged for the next year. We offer a 30-day money-back guarantee if you're not satisfied.

Can we change plans later?

Yes! You can upgrade or downgrade your plan at any time. Changes take effect immediately, and we'll prorate the difference.

Is there a trial available?

We offer a 30-day money-back guarantee. If you're not satisfied within the first 30 days, we'll refund your payment in full.

How many teachers can use the license?

There's no limit on the number of teachers. Your plan is based on the number of classes, not teachers. Multiple teachers can share classes or have their own.

Are custom school arrangements available?

Yes! If you need a custom arrangement for your school or multi-academy trust, please contact us at spelltales@katehollow.co.uk and we'll work with you to find the right solution.

Bring SpellTales into your classroom

Start creating engaging literacy content in minutes

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