Word Ladder Fun: Build Vocabulary and Spelling (Ages 7-9)

Looking for a lively and fun drop-in class that practices essential literacy skills?
This class blends social play with rich vocabulary practice, making it a perfect fit for students with busy schedules.

Is this class, students will:
✨practice decoding skills
✨build vocabulary and critical thinking skills
✨analyze sound relationships
✨build spelling skills
✨become better readers and writers
✨review parts of speech

Example Word Ladder: plane → plan → pan → pen → men → met → jet

How it Works:
1. We begin with a starting word and read the first clue aloud.
2. Each student submits their answer through the chat (or on a whiteboard for easy sharing).
3.  I’ll select a student to share the answer aloud and read the next clue to keep the game moving!
4.  Once we reach the top of the ladder, we’ll discuss the connection between the starting and ending words and explore sorting the words by parts of speech, rhymes, opposites, definitions, and more (as time allows).

✨Familiarity with the chat feature is essential for sharing answers and participating.
✨Alternatively, students may use a dry-erase board to write and share responses

Word Ladder Topics: (sign up for as many as you like!)
Oct 31: Boo
Nov 27: Giving Thanks
Dec 2: Holiday Candy
Dec 11: Giving and Receiving
Dec 19: Holiday Candy