THE SPARK OF WONDER.
THE PRECISION OF STRUCTURED LITERACY.
THE POWER OF CONNECTION & COMMUNITY.
We are revolutionizing reading, especially for neurodiverse learners working with dyslexia, ADHD, or other learning differences, learning disabilities, or neurodiversity.
Our work is driven by a vision of confident, courageous learners, surrounded by adults who believe in them and who have the skills to put that belief into action. We offer:
professional learning & consultation
tutoring & nature/literacy integrated camps
family & community events
Why work with us?
Words in the Wild is a community of wonder and expertise where:
Children become scientists, investigating words as they explore the world around them.
Educators build expertise in literacy instruction, assessment, and intervention; learning disabilities; and relationship based classroom management.
Families nurture children’s development with less stress and more joy.
Our Strengths-Based Programs & Services
For Children
For Educators
Professional Development & Consultation
Positive and Engaged Learning Community: behavior/classroom management
Literacy (through and beyond the science of reading)
For Families & Caregivers
Our Community
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We signed the Reading Town Pledge — and we mean it.
We're committed to making reading a visible, joyful part of life for Oakland's young people. Not just in classrooms, but everywhere.
Oakland is becoming a Reading Town. Is your organization in? Sign the pledge at oaklandreads.org/readingtown and join us.
We are [still] committed to teaching that is grounded in research, strengths-based, child-centered, and anti-racist.
My how we’ve grown…
In 2013 we started with a two-week camp, a handful of parent/teacher workshops, and big ideas about revolutionizing reading.
Today, our community brings those big ideas to life every day, creating opportunities for children, families, and teachers to experience the magic that happens when the spark of wonder is applied to the power of structured literacy.
The heart of our community is our Teaching Fellowship, supported by the Words in the Wild Foundation.
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Our innovative approach teaches students to investigate words by leveraging curiosity while exploring the wonders of the natural world. (And teaches teachers how to do that!)
Learn more about our community of wonder and exploration.
Directly support student, family, and teacher programs through the WitW Foundation.
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