WoordKr8

About WoordKr8

About a quarter of students in Year 3 struggle with learning to read or are at risk for reading difficulties. By using WoordKr8 at support levels 2 and 3, you help these students progress and prevent further delays. They practice letter-sound relationships, words, sentences, and texts in an engaging learning environment.

Students start with simple words, followed by words of increasing complexity. First, monosyllabic words with double consonant clusters in one position (stap, mast), then in two positions (sport), and finally with multiple consonant clusters (strik, laat). Multisyllabic words and the basic rules (mute sounds, the rule of singulation, and the rule of doubling) are also addressed.

Students practice reading in various ways, at the word level and within sentences. Innovative techniques such as the Reading Acceleration Program (RAP) are integrated into the program. Students also frequently practice sounding out words and do exercises and games to increase their phonological-orthographic awareness.

What makes WoordKr8 unique?
✓ Motivating: Students practice reading words in a fantastic adventure with purposeful game elements that capture and hold their attention. By using WoordKr8 early, you prevent unnecessary frustration and serious reading difficulties.
✓ Context-rich: WoordKr8 is set in a library; students collect words within a meaningful context during the game.
✓ Adaptive: The content adapts to the student's level and performance. WoordKr8 actively avoids situations where a student gets stuck. This keeps the material varied and focused on progress.
✓ Guidance: Non-professional tutors are available (both at support levels 2 and 3). Student progress can be tracked in the LeerKr8 portal.
✓ Additional practice: Students can also work with WoordKr8 at home.