Word Tag Is Now Available on Clever!

Drum roll, please… In VERY exciting news, we’re delighted to announce that Word Tag, Mrs Wordsmith’s vocabulary video game, is now integrated with Clever, a leading platform for digital learning in K-12 schools [1]. This partnership means it’s easier and more seamless than ever for students to build their vocabularies whilst they’re immersed in an engaging digital world of skateboarding and graffiti!

1. What is Word Tag?

Word Tag is an immersive video game designed for children between the ages of 7 and 13 years old. It combines the science of reading with Hollywood-quality animation, making learning vocabulary an inspiring adventure. Developed by a team of experts in gaming, education, linguistics, and entertainment, Word Tag helps kids improve their vocabulary by up to 43% and learn up to 1,460 new words annually. The game is structured around missions, rewards, and engaging narratives. Rooted in pedagogy, Word Tag is based on the principle that repetition and enjoyment are key to effective learning. By making learning fun, Word Tag encourages kids to return to the game, making even the most reluctant reader excited to return for their next vocabulary adventure.

2. What is Clever?

Clever is a powerful platform that simplifies digital learning by providing a single place for identity, access, security, and classroom engagement. It allows schools to manage and integrate various educational applications, ensuring that students and teachers have secure and easy access to the tools they need. With Clever, schools can streamline their digital learning environment, reduce login issues, and enhance student engagement. By integrating Word Tag with Clever, we’re making it easier for schools to access our game than ever before. This partnership ensures that Word Tag can be seamlessly integrated into existing educational ecosystems, providing a cohesive and engaging learning experience for children.

3. Free Access for Teachers & Schools

As well as giving Word Tag away for free, we’re also loading it up with the 270 words within our Narrative Journey lesson plan – also for free! That means 270 extra words to discover in our immersive virtual world, at no cost whatsoever to educators. This exclusive offer is designed to help children dive deeper into storytelling and vocabulary building. Check out our offer and discover how Word Tag can enhance your child's learning journey.

4. The Science Behind Word Tag

Word Tag was crafted with a deep understanding of how children learn best. Our team worked closely with literacy experts to ensure that the game aligns with the latest research in educational psychology. The game uses a combination of active engagement, word repetition, teaching words in context and self-directed learning to create a tailored experience for each child. For a detailed look at the pedagogical approach behind Word Tag, visit our blog post on How Word Tag Teaches Vocabulary. This post explores how Word Tag's innovative design helps children build a strong foundation in vocabulary and reading comprehension.

5. Key Features of Word Tag's Pedagogy

• Active Engagement: Word Tag engages kids with new words through interactive mini-games, ensuring that learning is both fun and effective.
• Word Repetition: The game repeats word exposure multiple times to guarantee retention, aligning with research on how learners best absorb new vocabulary. Word Tag doesn’t just repeat words though – it presents them to children at spaced intervals. Science tells us that spaced repetition enhances memory retention and long-term recall [2].
• Self-Directed Learning: Children work at their own pace, choosing how long and often they want to play and learn.
• Character-Based Learning: Interacting with fictional characters enhances the learning experience, making it more memorable and enjoyable.
• Words In Context: By presenting words in context (i.e. within a sentence where the target word is missing), children don’t just learn its meaning, but also how it is usually used in conversation.

6. Conclusion

The integration of Word Tag with Clever marks a significant step forward in making our educational content more accessible to students worldwide. By combining engaging gameplay with scientific methodologies for teaching, we aim to empower children with the vocabulary they need to succeed in school and beyond. Don't forget about our special offer! Check out our Narrative Journey lesson plan and experience how Word Tag can transform your child's learning journey.