Eyad competes Friday for spelling title, created app to help others learn
Eyad created Kids Can Spell app and YouTube channel for young students and competes Friday for state title.
Eyad Mohamed is a year 6 student from Wollongong who is passionate about spelling. With his father Amr, Eyad created an app called Kids Can Spell that grew from a spelling book.
The app comes with a YouTube channel where he shares spelling tips and techniques. Eyad competes in the NSW Premier's Spelling Bee on Friday in Penrith, his second attempt at a state title.
In 2024 as a year 4 student, he finished third in the state final. Eyad said his tips for improving are to not overthink spelling and to get proper sleep and relaxation.
- 12 years old
- Age
- Year 6
- Year level
- 1000+ across NSW
- Schools competing
Why it mattersEyad's app shows that young people can build real tools to help others learn, not just consume educational content passively.
AustraliaThis shows an Australian young person can create educational tools for their peers, potentially inspiring others to build their own.
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