Any form of word and spelling game can have a positive effect on your child’s language and spelling skills. There are many games available for free for both Android and Apple smart devices such as phones and tablets that can give your child an opportunity to learn in environments where traditional games may be difficult to play such as the in the car. The downside to electronic games is that they are typically designed only for a single player and remove the important social aspects that come with playing together. For this reason, screen time should be limited to no more than two hours per day and only used when other multiplayer formats would not be possible