Spelling Bee Prep: A Mic Tip Teachers Swear By

There’s a unique buzz around school spelling bees—the mix of excitement, nerves, and pressure as students step up to the mic and try to spell their way to the top.

But here’s something educators know all too well: even if a student knows every word, poor microphone technique can knock them out of the running. That’s where Mic Trainer came in and made a noticeable difference.

The Mic Struggle Is Real

Spelling bee judges can only evaluate what they hear. When students talk too softly, turn their head, or hold the mic too far away or too close, even the correct spelling can get lost. And let’s be honest—most elementary students don’t have much mic experience.

Using a live mic for practice can be clunky, loud, and hard to manage—especially when you have to sanitize it between every use.

What Is Mic Trainer?

Mic Trainer is a hands-on microphone training tool that helps students learn proper mic technique—without needing to plug anything in. It attaches to most standard handheld mics (like the Shure SM58) using a flexible silicone strap and features an adjustable arm that lightly guides the speaker’s face to the optimal mic position.

It’s non-electronic, easy to sanitize, and gives a clear, physical reference for:

• How close to speak

• Where to direct their voice

• How to hold the mic for clarity

And yes, it works just as well during silent practice, even when the mic isn’t turned on.

A Teacher-Approved Tool for Spelling Bees

A group of educators recently used Mic Trainer to prep for their school’s spelling bee—and the feedback was overwhelmingly positive.

Students walked on stage already familiar with how to hold and speak into a microphone. There were fewer technical issues, better audibility, and more confident kids. One teacher said:

“In past years, we've had students disqualified over inaudible answers or other communication-based misunderstandings. Mic Trainer takes all of that out of play. We just taught the students to keep Mic Trainer touching their chin and had zero issues. Oh, and there were probably a lot fewer germs passed around.”

Not Just for Spelling Bees

Mic Trainer is showing up in all kinds of classroom settings—morning announcements, music class, drama rehearsals, and speech prep. Anywhere students are using a microphone, Mic Trainer can help them do it right.

Helping Students Find Their Voice

Whether you’re preparing for a school spelling bee or building public speaking skills in the classroom, Mic Trainer is a low-cost, high-impact tool for educators who want every student to be heard.

Let your students step up to the mic—with confidence.