TURN READING INTO A FULL-BODY EXPERIENCE.
Words in the Wild is revolutionizing the way reading is learned and taught. Children become scientists who investigate words as they explore the world around them. Teachers build expertise and reconnect with their own curiosity.
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OAKLAND 2025 SUMMER CAMP
Words in the Wild invites children, families, and educators to build a community of wonder and exploration in literacy. Join Us.
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We are [still] committed to teaching that is grounded in research, strengths-based, child-centered, and anti-racist.
Our evidence-based literacy experiences for children and the adults who teach and love them include:
Words in the Wild believes in collaborative learning, so we love to exchange resources with families, educators, and administrators.
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My how we’ve grown…
In 2013 we started with a two-week camp taught by Alexis and her former graduate student. We offered a handful of parent/teacher workshops, and had big ideas about revolutionizing reading.
Today, our community is bringing those big ideas to life every day. The heart of our community is our Teaching Fellowship, supported by the Words in the Wild Foundation.
Click the image for the 2024 infographic and click here to view past years.
Our innovative approach teaches students to investigate words by leveraging curiosity while exploring the wonders of the natural world. (And teaches teachers how do do that!)
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