Word Ladder Fun: Build Vocabulary and Spelling for Age 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. I’ll select a student to share the answer aloud and read the next clue to keep the game moving!
3. 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.

Weekly Word Ladder Topic:
week of June 2: All Wet
week of June 9: Car Trip
week of June 16: Art Smart
week of June 23: Restful Vacation
week of July 8: Air Travel
week of July 15: Fireworks
week of July 22: Busy Bees
week of July 29: Splish Splash
week of Aug 5: Shady Glade
week of Aug 12: School Days