Abstract: A spelling device used to strengthen the visual representation of a word to be spelled. The device is a six-row-by-two-column matrix of boxes with two or more letters of the alphabet in each box, or the device is a circle comprising multiple shapes. The letters of the alphabet are located in the boxes or in the multiple shapes in a zigzag, or alternating pattern. Half of the boxes or the multiple shapes are shaded in a zigzag or alternating pattern. A method for using the device comprises the steps of drawing the speller, shading the device in a zigzag or alternating pattern. Placing numbers in the boxes or multiple shapes that correspond to the letters of the word to be spelled. Then, studying the visual pattern of the word noting the location, shading and shape of the box or shape of the numbers and the corresponding letters.