Word search that actually works.
4,000+ words tagged with 15,000+ concept mappings across 100+ phonological concepts. Purpose built for structured literacy educators.
Quality word banks power quality lessons.
Phonics instruction is the only approach with statistically confirmed efficacy
Meta-analysis of randomized trials shows phonics works. Finding the right words shouldn't be the hard part.
Meta-analysis of RCTs on reading disabilities15-20% of students show symptoms of dyslexia
That's 3-6 kids in every classroom who need systematic phonics instruction.
International Dyslexia AssociationStructured literacy requires explicit, systematic foundational instruction
Teachers need to repeatedly produce aligned artifacts. 4,000+ tagged words make that possible.
IES WWC Practice GuideFind the exact words you need in seconds.
Stop hunting through scattered word lists and phonics charts. Search 4,000+ words by phonics concept, concept group, grade level, syllable count, decodability, and frequency. Built specifically for Orton-Gillingham, Wilson, and structured literacy approaches.
- 4,000+ words tagged with 15,000+ phonics concepts
- Filter by grade level, syllables, decodability, and frequency
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Need words with /ai/ but not /ay/? CVC words at a 2nd grade level? Words with 3 syllables that are decodable at benchmark 40? The advanced query builder lets you combine multiple filters to find exactly what you need.
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Found the perfect set of words for a lesson? Save the search or create a custom word list. Organize by student, skill, or teaching objective. Never lose track of great word sets again.
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- Create and organize custom word lists
- Tag lists by student, skill, or objective
- Export words for use in other materials
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