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.
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Try not to laugh
Image Credit: sonny68/Reddit It’s not a real word, but it probably should be.
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Fun fact about Dumbo
Image Credit: gudatspeeling/Reddit Someone teach this kid how to spell “peanuts” — stat.
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The ‘h’ makes a big difference
Image Credit: rizzorat/Reddit Nope, there’s no silent “h” in wore.
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Makes perfect cents
Image Credit: Imgur This isn’t what you want to see in math class, but on the other hand, it’s perfect for biology.
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You don’t really mean that
Image Credit: sorepheet/Reddit 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.
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R is for Really important
Image Credit: link05765/Imgur Should have saved some of that coloring-inside-the-lines focus for copying the word correctly.
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There were probably booms too
Image Credit: katfisher/Reddit At least they spelled Pearl Harbor right.
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Well…
Image Credit: selwayfalls/Reddit We think this one is spelled l-a-p.
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He meant ‘couch’
Image Credit: Lleugh/reddit One misspelling is all that stands between you and a meeting with the school social worker.
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Forever misspelled
Image Credit: argmannen/reddit A childhood lisp plus sounding out your name is how “Robin” becomes “Wobin.”
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Oh, boy
Image Credit: Imgur Let’s hope they learn how to spell “presents” before writing out their birthday thank you notes.
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A lot to be thankful for
Image Credit: darinbenny1/Reddit Next time you want to spell “parents,” kid, just write Mom and Dad.
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Camping fun
Image Credit: caseyc689/reddit This is not how you spell “tent.”
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Smelly skunk
Image Credit: zeekblitz/Reddit At least the drawing of the skunk was a success.
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Phonics fail
Image Credit: Diver_Dave/Reddit Mistakes that happen when you try to sound out “chalk.”
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Say what?
Image Credit: Sweetgirll/Reddit You’d think spelling “few” would be easy, but apparently you’d be wrong.
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Aloha
Image Credit: mr_galawekitz/Reddit Either they misspelled “Hawaii,” or it’s an imaginary land only they know of.
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A big mistake
Image Credit: TheIncredibleAtheist/Reddit Nope, not at all how “cake” is spelled.
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I heart nuts
Image Credit: proverbs324/Reddit This child meant to write that they loved hearts, but maybe their stomach took control of the pen.
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Not so random
Image Credit: tandjga/Reddit When random letters form a not-so-random word.
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Let’s ride bikes
Image Credit: amycleonard/Reddit Awful mistakes can happen when you write your “b” backwards.
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‘Tis the season for misspellings
Image Credit: JarrusMarker/Reddit Not even remotely close to how “Christmas” is spelled, but it looks like they were close to nailing “Noel.”
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Watch out for that silent ‘w’
Image Credit: hankypankymilk/Reddit This is why you should never use plastic wrap to trap your sibling in their bed.
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Family first
Image Credit: fink/Imgur Love is patient, love is… kind?
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Catch me if you can!
Image Credit: deanparry85/Reddit Can’t. You “can’t” catch them.
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Request denied
Image Credit: 3puttbogey/Reddit At least she’s taking a step in the right direction with the ples/pleas.
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House rules
Image Credit: know_no123/Reddit Rules are not made to be broken.
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You know nothing, small child
Image Credit: kennagetanother/Reddit So it was “cinnamon,” right?
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Cul-de-sac activities
Image Credit: benboo/Reddit Dad, what’s the fun of a bike if you’re just going to teach your child to rid himself of it?
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Grammar confusion
Image Credit: fughurn/Twitter Technically, he didn’t have any spelling issues.
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Getaway vacation
Image Credit: draftermath/Reddit I thought that was more of a Winter break vacation spot?
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T is for tee-hee
Image Credit: rbrown34/Reddit And as the teacher pointed out, it’s also for tights.
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To spell check…
Image Credit: johncurtis23/Reddit And beyond!
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The latest in ‘shirts’
Image Credit: trythiswithme/Reddit How the shirt relates to her brothers birthday? We’re not sure.
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Best wishes, Kurt
Image Credit: rphotog/Imgur One typo and your high-spirited card takes a turn for the angry.
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Banks these days…
Image Credit: shantzcd/Reddit It’s like they can’t just stick to a normal security question.
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Chef Dad
Image Credit: white_orchid/Reddit We didn’t know they made aprons for that.
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Wait for it…
Image Credit: srewopnod/Reddit We’re assuming Aila wasn’t paying attention because that doesn’t rhyme with “fat” or “mat” or… you get it.
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Nashure = nature
Image Credit: isthatvelvet/Reddit To give credit where credit’s due, everything else makes sense!
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The iconic American President
Image Credit: excision147/Reddit Springtime deli sandwiches will never be the same.
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