Spelling Sprint at Oxford University

Spelling Patterns & Word Study Adventure Pack

Across the historic courtyards of Oxford University, written manuscripts are filled with puzzling errors. Words are misspelled. Silent letters have disappeared. Homophones are being mixed up in important texts. Ari Raider has detected a disruption in the word study system. If spelling patterns are not restored, meaning across the campus archives could be lost.

In Spelling Sprint at Oxford University, students hop aboard the Word Wizard Wagon and launch into a high-speed literacy mission. To restore accuracy, explorers must identify spelling patterns, break words into syllables, recognize vowel teams and consonant blends, and apply silent e rules. By proofreading carefully and using dictionary skills wisely, students bring clarity and precision back to the written word.

This adventure blends foundational spelling strategies with exploration, pattern recognition, and purposeful editing.

About This Adventure Pack

Spelling Sprint at Oxford University is designed for elementary explorers and connects directly to an interactive online adventure.

Students can complete the Spelling Sprint at Oxford University adventure online for free, including access to free printable trading cards that match this experience. The online adventure delivers the full learning and story-driven mission without requiring a physical kit.

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For families or classrooms that want to extend the experience, this Adventure Pack adds collectible cards and hands-on components that bring the word study mission into the physical world. The learning experience is the same whether students use the physical pack or not. The pack simply adds a tactile, collectible layer to the adventure.

What This Adventure Covers

Each Spelling Sprint at Oxford University Adventure Pack explores core Spelling Patterns & Word Study concepts, including:

• Spelling Pattern – A common letter combination that follows a rule
• Syllable – A part of a word that contains one vowel sound
• Vowel Team – Two or more vowels working together to make one sound
• Consonant Blend – Two or more consonants spoken together while keeping their sounds
• Silent E – A final e that changes the vowel sound in a word
• Homophones – Words that sound the same but have different meanings or spellings
• High-Frequency Words – Common words that appear often in reading and writing
• Proofread – Checking writing carefully for spelling and grammar mistakes
• Dictionary Skills – Using a dictionary to check spelling and meaning

Each concept appears naturally within the adventure and is required to move the story forward, reinforcing spelling accuracy and word knowledge through exploration rather than memorization.

What’s Inside the Pack

• Adventure-Filled Field Pack (6×9 Adventure Pouch)
• Adventure Mission Card
• Interactive Online Adventure
• Knowledge Card Pack
• Mystery Dig Kit
• Dig Stick Tool
• Cleaning Wipe
• Mystery Collectible Specimen (Gemlet)
• Gemlet Storage Container
• Excavating Adventures Sticker

Why Kids Love It

Exploring a world-famous university, cracking spelling codes, solving word challenges, and uncovering a real mystery specimen makes word study feel like a race against time.

Why Teachers and Parents Love It

Spelling Sprint at Oxford University supports elementary language standards focused on spelling patterns and word analysis. Students build confidence by recognizing patterns, applying rules, and proofreading their writing carefully.

The adventure works for whole-class instruction, small groups, or independent practice — with or without the physical pack.

Free Adventure Option

Spelling Sprint at Oxford University is also available online for free, including free printable trading cards that align directly with this adventure. No purchase is required to participate.

This reflects our mission at Excavating Adventures: to make engaging, story-driven adventures accessible to everyone.

👉 Explore the free Spelling Sprint at Oxford University adventure here: Coming Soon