Using a tried-and-tested framework, Word Tag uses fun minigames to give kids the eight exposures they need to retain vocabulary, in bite-sized chunks, over the course of three weeks.
It works by repeatedly exposing kids to the same word, over a series of short, focused sessions, to make sure vocabulary gets stored in long-term memory.
But though it might look like play, it’s actually learning! We brought in literacy experts to help produce our unique pedagogical approach, including Susan Neuman (Professor of Early Childhood and Literacy Education, NYU), Ted Briscoe (Professor of Computational Linguistics, University of Cambridge), and Emma Madden (Headteacher at Fox Primary, one of the UK’s top schools).
Combining cutting-edge design, educational research and compelling gameplay, Word Tag will help your child improve their vocabulary and become a confident reader in just 20 minutes per day.
-Wild Styling: In this game, kids unlock word definitions by working with jumbled syllables that must be placed in the right order.
-Sentence Game: gives kids a chance to use words in context by choosing the right word to complete a sentence.
We took the elements that make for a great game (including rewards, exciting challenges, and a beautiful world to explore) and blended them with research on what boosts learning.
It modulates difficulty, making sure kids encounter words that are challenging enough to keep them engaged, but not so challenging that they get frustrated.
We collaborated with the team behind the wildly fun Subway Surfers game to make vocabulary learning into just as exciting a ride.
Word Tag uses spaced repetition to teach vocabulary.
The game uses individual feedback to repeat the words each child needs most, more often, based on their performance in the game.
The order of the minigames in Word Tag is carefully scaffolded, with each minigame building further on kids’ understanding of a word.
The same elements that make sure kids want to play also make sure that they learn more effectively.
It also reinforces word meaning by bringing in synonyms and word pairs.
