Word Tag - Word Learning Game

About Word Tag - Word Learning Game

Word Tag - Word Learning Game is designed for children aged 7-13 and provides a safe, ad-free learning environment. With up to four personalized child profiles and progress reports, this game ensures quality screen time approved by KidSAFE COPPA.

Key Features

Educational and Fun:

- Watch as your kids learn up to 1,000 new words a year with just 20 minutes of gameplay per day. Combining cutting-edge game design, educational research, and genuinely fun gameplay, Word Tag helps your child improve their vocabulary and become a confident reader.

Engaging Minigames:

- Using a tried-and-tested framework, Word Tag uses fun minigames to give kids the exposure they need to retain vocabulary in bite-sized chunks. From the syllables and synonyms to pop quizzes and context word games, each minigame is carefully designed to enhance learning.

Scientific Learning Tool:

- Though it might look like just play, Word Tag is also a scientifically proven learning tool. Games engage our attention because they are hands-on experiences, making learning more effective. The immediate feedback, rewards, and gratification that games offer make them a groundbreaking learning device.

Expert Guidance:

- The game was developed with the guidance of literacy experts, 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).

Spaced Repetition:

- Word Tag uses spaced repetition, a pillar of the Science of Reading framework, to teach vocabulary. Kids encounter the same word eight times across four different games, ensuring vocabulary gets stored in long-term memory and improving reading comprehension.

Minigames

Word Jumble:

- Kids unlock word definitions by working with jumbled syllables that must be placed in the right order. This game introduces them to the meaning, spelling, and pronunciation of each new word.

Word Pairs:

- This game reinforces word meaning by bringing in synonyms and word pairs, helping kids understand and remember new vocabulary.

Words in Context:

- This sentence game gives kids a chance to use words in context by choosing the right word to complete a sentence, enhancing their understanding and usage.

Pop Quiz:

- This game helps recap what kids have learned by asking them to choose synonyms and word pairs for multiple words in a fast-paced quiz.

Personalized Learning

Tailored Word Lists:

- Word lists are tailored to your child's needs, including:

    - Creative writing and literature words

    - Textbook words from the Lexile database

    - US exam words (SSAT, SAT)

    - UK exam words (KS1/KS2 SATs, ISEB 11+)

    - Inspirational words

    - STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics) words

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: What is Word Tag - Word Learning Game? 

A: Word Tag - Word Learning Game is an educational game for children aged 7-13 that helps them learn up to 1,000 new words a year through engaging minigames and personalized learning.

Q: How does Word Tag help children learn? 

A: The game uses spaced repetition and fun minigames to teach vocabulary in bite-sized chunks. Kids encounter the same word eight times across four different games, ensuring long-term retention and improved reading comprehension.

Q: Who developed Word Tag? 

A: The game was developed by the award-winning team at Mrs. Wordsmith, with guidance from literacy experts such as Susan Neuman, Ted Briscoe, and Emma Madden.

Q: Is Word Tag suitable for all ages? 

A: Word Tag is designed for children aged 7-13 and provides a safe, ad-free learning environment approved by KidSAFE COPPA.