These appealingly illustrated lessons break down spelling and vocabulary basics in a fun and accessible way. Ideal for mealtime sharing or packing into kids' lunch pails or school bags, these mini-lessons are easily sharable to help novice spellers train to become spelling champs. Illustrations.

Every year, tens of thousands of students around the country compete for one of just a few hundred coveted slots at the Scripps National Spelling Bee finals. So how does the novice speller hone his or her craft at home? By spelling constantly, at breakfast, lunch, and dinner!

Each of the warm, inspirational and aspirational notes in Lunchbox Words features a Bee-selected early spelling word used in context and accompanied by its definition and pronunciation, a quick and easy spelling lesson, and an illustrated joke or quote. These mini-lessons are bite-sized and easily sharable--perfect for tucking in a book bag, lunchbox, or coat pocket whenever your speller is on the go.