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The 'Word Whizzer!' and oral language The 'Word Whizzer!' and literacy Further benefits of the 'Word Whizzer!' approach The 'Word Whizzer!' in school The 'Word Whizzer!' in clinic: Information for Speech Pathologists Purchase the 'Word Whizzer!' Further resources available About the author Contact Us! Back to Next Challenge Homepage		A new approach to literacy intervention supported by current research The ‘Word Whizzer!’ improves a child’s ability to understand, use and remember words so they can succeed with speaking, reading and writing!
	Vocabulary is vital for speaking, reading, writing, thinking…. skills that are central to academic success! The ‘Word Whizzer!’ is the first and only approach to teaching vocabulary that links a child’s awareness of sounds in words with the meaning of words. This method ensures words are stored effectively. This enables children to strengthen their: • Oral language as a basis for successful literacy skills • Reading and spelling skills • Reading comprehension • Descriptive writing skills It is also a great approach for remediation of word finding difficulties And will establish strategies to promote continual, independent word learning Presented as a fun game, the 'Word Whizzer!' should be used as an effective approach to teaching vocabulary by teachers, parents and speech pathologists for children from 4 years and above Click on the links on the side bar or the links in the spinner above to find out more! Introductory training courses to further explain the theory behind the ‘Word Whizzer!’ only $40+GST!
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