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At Mrs Wordsmith we believe that vocabulary is one of the strongest predictors of future academic success. Holland House School shares that belief. Their teachers understand that confident vocabulary skills influence progress in reading, writing, and communication throughout a child’s entire learning journey.
When the school introduced Word Tag into the classroom, the impact was immediate and measurable. This is their story.
Why Holland House Prioritises Vocabulary
Teachers at Holland House know that children naturally absorb language through reading, conversations with peers, and discussions at home. They also know that some children need more structured support in order to thrive.
The team wanted a way to build vocabulary that felt natural and enjoyable while still delivering strong learning outcomes. Word Tag provides exactly that.
How Word Tag Changed Vocabulary Learning
After only a short period of using Word Tag, the teacher ran a vocabulary test using words students had encountered in the game. The results were extraordinary. The class achieved their highest average score of the entire year.
Students remembered the words. They understood them. They could define them, spot synonyms, and use them confidently in conversation and writing.
The teacher noticed that during composition lessons children were excited to say I remember that word from Word Tag. They enjoyed applying new vocabulary in their stories and discussions.
Some children had previously struggled to use ambitious vocabulary in their writing. Word Tag transformed their confidence. Students began using richer words, exploring synonyms and antonyms, and avoiding repetitive language. Their sentence variety improved. Their descriptions became more vivid. Their understanding of texts deepened. The most rewarding change was seeing those previously hesitant learners become eager to apply new language.
Learning That Feels Like Play
Before Word Tag vocabulary learning relied on worksheets and written tests. The teacher described these as very dry. Students were practising definitions but not always retaining them.
Word Tag changed the experience entirely. To the children it feels like playtime. To the teacher it is valuable learning that meets key curriculum objectives.
Students said that learning vocabulary on paper felt harder. Playing Word Tag helped the words stick. They loved checking their progress and discovering new words. One student proudly defined pioneer and identity. Another remembered agricultural and explained its meaning confidently.
Support for Teachers Through the Word Tag Dashboard
The Word Tag teacher dashboard became an important part of the school’s experience. The teacher praised how simple it is to use and how much clarity it brings.
They can view their whole class, explore available word lists, preview lists before assigning them, and access detailed analytics that reveal learning patterns.
Insights that were once hidden became visible. This helped the teacher understand which children needed support and which were ready for bigger challenges.
Why Holland House Recommends Word Tag
Engagement increased. Vocabulary scores improved. Writing became more ambitious. Classroom confidence grew. Word Tag quickly became the highlight of the school day.
The teacher described Word Tag as a fantastic platform and said they would definitely recommend it to other schools. The benefits were clear both in enjoyment and academic progress.
Bring the Power of Word Tag to Your School
If your school wants to build vocabulary in a way that is joyful, motivating, and academically effective, Word Tag can help support that journey.
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