THE SPARK OF WONDER.
THE POWER OF STRUCTURED LITERACY.
We’re so glad you’re here!
Let’s revolutionize how reading is learned and taught. At Words in the Wild, children become scientists, investigating words as they explore the world around them. Educators build expertise in literacy and teaching foundations. Families nurture children’s development with less stress and more joy.
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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, 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!)
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