Word Wonders is a free, downloadable early reading curriculum for children ages 18-48 months. Designed for educators and caregivers, it helps nurture early reading, language, communication and comprehension skills through joyful, play-based learning experiences.
Easy to implement and ready to use, Word Wonders fits naturally into everyday routines. No special materials required.
Word Wonders was designed with busy educators and caregivers in mind.
By expanding access to rich early learning experiences, Word Wonders helps more children build strong foundations for future reading success.
Inspired by evidence-based early learning practices, the Word Wonders curriculum helps children build vocabulary, phonological awareness, print knowledge, listening comprehension, storytelling skills, and a love of books through engaging, hands-on activities.
The development of Word Wonders was made possible by the generous support of General Motors.
Listen to what early educators have to say about how using the Problem Solvers curriculum changed their practice and engaged their students.
See how teachers can build on children’s experiences as they introduce Problem Solvers activities.
Read-alouds can nurture STEM concepts like volume (full and empty).
Watch as a teacher creates a “just-right” challenge for her students using a Problem Solvers sorting activity.
The preschool math component of Problem Solvers (22 activities) was examined at 5 treatment sites and 3 control sites in upstate South Carolina during the 2023-2024 school year.
This effort represented 18 treatment classrooms (n=158 children) and 3 control sites (n=48 children).
Findings from the evaluation established:
Overall, the evaluation team for Problem Solvers—representing 8 instructors and professionals from Clemson University—concluded: “These outcomes provide a rationale for continued exploration of this cost-free resource for early childhood teachers.”
ZERO TO THREE can help with professional development for teachers, a train-the-trainer experience, ongoing coaching, and more.
Why Early Literacy Matters Now More Than Ever
Recent reporting from PBS NewsHour highlights an ongoing challenge facing young learners: children whose early learning experiences were disrupted during the pandemic continue to show lower reading achievement years later.
Investing in early literacy during the toddler and preschool years matters more than ever.
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