Learning to spell is hard, but most kids are willing to give it the old college try. The only way to learn something new is to put yourself out there and fail, right? And sometimes spelling fails turn out to be really funny.
Most of these innocent spelling errors, well, they’re not so innocent — but they are totally hilarious.
Originally published July 2016. Updated July 2017.
Try not to laugh
It’s not a real word, but it probably should be.
Fun fact about Dumbo
Someone teach this kid how to spell “peanuts” — stat.
The ‘h’ makes a big difference
Nope, there’s no silent “h” in wore.
Makes perfect cents
This isn’t what you want to see in math class, but on the other hand, it’s perfect for biology.
You don’t really mean that
This may be one of the few times a parent is happy to learn that their child’s life goal is to be a rapper.
R is for Really important
Should have saved some of that coloring-inside-the-lines focus for copying the word correctly.
There were probably booms too
At least they spelled Pearl Harbor right.
Well…
We think this one is spelled l-a-p.
He meant ‘couch’
One misspelling is all that stands between you and a meeting with the school social worker.
Forever misspelled
A childhood lisp plus sounding out your name is how “Robin” becomes “Wobin.”
Oh, boy
Let’s hope they learn how to spell “presents” before writing out their birthday thank you notes.
A lot to be thankful for
Next time you want to spell “parents,” kid, just write Mom and Dad.
Camping fun
This is not how you spell “tent.”
Smelly skunk
At least the drawing of the skunk was a success.
Phonics fail
Mistakes that happen when you try to sound out “chalk.”
Say what?
You’d think spelling “few” would be easy, but apparently you’d be wrong.
Aloha
Either they misspelled “Hawaii,” or it’s an imaginary land only they know of.
A big mistake
Nope, not at all how “cake” is spelled.
I heart nuts
This child meant to write that they loved hearts, but maybe their stomach took control of the pen.
Not so random
When random letters form a not-so-random word.
Let’s ride bikes
Awful mistakes can happen when you write your “b” backwards.
‘Tis the season for misspellings
Not even remotely close to how “Christmas” is spelled, but it looks like they were close to nailing “Noel.”
Watch out for that silent ‘w’
This is why you should never use plastic wrap to trap your sibling in their bed.
Family first
Love is patient, love is… kind?
Catch me if you can!
Can’t. You “can’t” catch them.
Request denied
At least she’s taking a step in the right direction with the ples/pleas.
House rules
Rules are not made to be broken.
You know nothing, small child
So it was “cinnamon,” right?
Cul-de-sac activities
Dad, what’s the fun of a bike if you’re just going to teach your child to rid himself of it?
Grammar confusion
Technically, he didn’t have any spelling issues.
Getaway vacation
I thought that was more of a Winter break vacation spot?
T is for tee-hee
And as the teacher pointed out, it’s also for tights.
To spell check…
And beyond!
The latest in ‘shirts’
How the shirt relates to her brothers birthday? We’re not sure.
Best wishes, Kurt
One typo and your high-spirited card takes a turn for the angry.
Banks these days…
It’s like they can’t just stick to a normal security question.
Chef Dad
We didn’t know they made aprons for that.
Wait for it…
We’re assuming Aila wasn’t paying attention because that doesn’t rhyme with “fat” or “mat” or… you get it.
Nashure = nature
To give credit where credit’s due, everything else makes sense!
The iconic American President
Springtime deli sandwiches will never be the same.
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