Daily Word Ladders: Grades 1-2: 150+ Reproducible Word Study Lessons That Help Kids Boost Reading, Vocabulary, Spelling and Phonics Skills!

The media could not be loaded. I feel like this is such an underrated method to improve kids reading and spelling. I love that this book really makes them think. Each rung in the ladder is a new little word puzzle to provide the answer. With the wrong answer they aren't able to fully progress up the ladder accurately. I have noticed my kids learning words they didn't know and it's honestly fun to watch them think through each step and when it clicks they are so proud. They are long enough to be challenging yet short enough to keep their self-esteem high. This is a great addition for kids struggling with reading, writing, and spelling.

The media could not be loaded. I really like this Daily Word Ladders book! It’s a fun way to strengthen vocabulary and spelling skills. Each clue builds upon the previous word, encouraging critical thinking and word recognition. The grade level seems appropriate, and the format keeps learning fun and interactive.

I tutor and use this with my students. These are a great tool for reading, vocabulary and literacy development. The kids like them and I have seen a big improvement and confidence in doing the ladders independently. Recommend

I bought these word ladders for my child (age 6) who is homeschooled. She LOVES them and wants to do at least one after every phonics lesson. We call them her 'word games' and they are her reward for finishing her phonics work.The words start out easy and get progressively harder as you move through the book. Unlike her phonics book which only gives the beginning and end words of the ladder, this book gives you the first word and clues (word definition + which letter to change) to help the child move up the ladder.My daughter doesn't see these ladders as school work, just as games. I love that she is excited to do them and is learning spelling, vocabulary, and phonics. It's a win-win!If you are using them with younger children, you could certainly give them a word bank for the more challenging ladders towards the back of the book :)I only wish the manufacturer had made the pages perforated since they are meant to be photocopied. If you are a homeschooler, you could also just slip the pages in sheet protectors and use dry erase markers so the sheets could be reused. I might take my copy to the local office supply store to have them take off the spine. It's just a buck or two and then the pages can be photocopied or put into plastic sleeves more easily. You could certainly just write in the book if you want to do that too.

This book is really fun way to add in vocabulary and spelling but making my 7 year old think it's a brain teaser vs a workbook.I do think the spelling rules are more geared towards a 1st grader vs 2nd grader but we still are using and will definitely be purchasing the next level once we finish this book. Fun add in for our homeschool day. :)

These are great for my kid, she learns new words and she likes doing them.

I've been supplementing my first grader's school curriculum with some enrichment activities at home. Though I wanted to boost her academic achievement, I also wanted to ensure she would be engaged with the lessons at home, so picking the right learning resources was very important. I found the Daily Word Ladders (Grades 1-2) to be an excellent, fun, and creative resource. You can pace the lessons (which come in the form of reproducible word study lessons) according to your child's (or in the case of classroom teachers, children) aptitude and interest level. We work on two pages every other day, and my daughter has so much fun, she actually requests that we work on more than two pages at a time.The concept really is fun and engaging. Clues are provided that help a child figure out what the next word on the ladder is, until every rung on the ladder is filled. By keeping the mind engaged in a creative way and challenging a child to think of a word on his/her own, the activity becomes like a vocabulary game. Other skills are also built here such as phonics, spelling, and reading skills. The concept behind the book may appear simple, but the payoffs in terms of student motivation is very high!

I’m an educator-love seeing students use these word ladders.