My students achieved Independent reading of early reader texts, the ability to sound out new words and achieve success in reading. It builds confidence that they can do it! They are achieving from the first week they begin Wonder Words and remain engaged throughout the program. My students loved learning with Wonder Words so much that they would begin their work before I had even asked them to!!
Wonder Words has allowed even my weakest students to find success in reading.
I had 3 boys and 1 girl in the program. The boys had fine motor issues, so tracing and colouring strengthened their hands. One boy has possible dyslexia, so flash cards with segmented sounds allowed him ease in sounding out, and boosted his sight word bank. The girl had low confidence, but her attitude to learning and the easily decodable DIY books had her advance very quickly. I found that the program made it easy for me to differentiate, keep track of levels, and students knew the routine and could become self-sufficient in starting their activities.
Students felt the success after the first week. Being able to read the mini-books meant students could read their own books immediately.
This is ready-made, engaging, assessment ready, easy to monitor and follows the progression of sounds. Guaranteed success!
Kate Jackman, Teacher - Year 1, Rockingham Lakes Primary School, WA
Easy to follow program that supplements your current High-Frequency Words program; encourages independent work skills.
Kerri-Anne Spinks, Teacher – Year 1, NSW
Our Prep Team has implemented the Wonder Words program. It has been an engaging way for students to learn common High-Frequency Words. The different activities ensure different learning styles are catered for and the variety of activities and lists make differentiation easy.
Donna Martin, Teacher – Foundation, Bayside Christian College, VIC
The Wonder Words program is a fantastic resource for the classroom and at home. I was struggling to find resources that matched the words my students were learning to the books they were reading. New words that they had not already learnt was a major problem. I found that I could use the program to differentiate for and extend students who were doing well with their High-Frequency Words and also support those who were struggling. I made individualised spelling lists for students and use the worksheet to support student learning.
Vanessa Foreman, Teacher – Foundation, Pilton State School, QLD
Wonder Words is a great program to supplement any existing High-Frequency Words programs. Easy to use and kids enjoy using the resources.
Karren N, Teacher – Year 1, QLD
I think Wonder Words is an excellent program. My students are actively engaged in the program and they love learning new High-Frequency Words each week.
It is simple, easy, clear and concise in the delivery modes. Students are engaged and actively involved in literacy games, worksheets and readers. It’s a great program that I would highly recommend. It has allowed my kids to be self-directed learners. I absolutely love the program and can’t wait to use it again next year.
Kristel Smith, Teacher – Foundation, Hinton Public School, NSW
All I can say is that I love Wonder Words!
Lynda Lamrock, Teacher, Special Education - Murwillumbah East Primary School, NSW
I’ve been using the Wonder Words program in my Prep/One classroom since the beginning of term two. I love the program. There are lots of fun activities to choose from. I’ve seen great results and I will continue to use the program. Go for it. It’s a great program and reasonably priced. There are a plethora of activities to choose from.
Thea Politanski, Teacher – Foundation, QLD
Wonder Words is an effective, fun way to teach High-Frequency Words. It is comprehensive and assessment is on a three weekly basis. This provides an opportunity to concentrate on words students have not identified yet. It’s effective and user friendly. It is a systematic approach to learning sight words. My Kindergarten students love this program.
Jo Munro, Teacher – LaST, Mayfield East Public School, NSW