I use the word ladders several times a week with my students, many of whom are English Learners. They look forward to doing word ladders because it turns spelling and vocabulary development into a game. Some of the words are challenging--even for me, to solve.

What a wonderful book! I have just started using this in my third grade classroom and only wish I'd discovered it sooner. It can easily be used in a variety of ways as an activity for early finishers, a whole class exercise, or a centers activity. Sometimes I have my students complete it in groups and we have word ladder races. They're always begging me for just one more. Money very well spent!

Recieved item on time, right when we were told it would arrive. Book in very good condition.

This is a solid book for building elementary vocabulary. It has 100 reproducible word study lessons that help kids boost reading, spelling and phonics skills independently. Among the many activities, kids read clues on each rung, then change and rearrange letters to create words until they reach the top. All the while, they are boosting decoding and spelling skills, broadening vocabulary, and becoming better, more fluent readers. Lesson by lesson, kids can "climb" to new heights in reading and writing with these engaging word-building games.

The workbook is not thick (about 100 pages). My child finished it in 2 months with a lot fun. His vocabulary improved significantly. In Beestar online assessment, his reading has rised to the next grade level largely attributed to this workbook. Highly recommend.

My students enjoy these word puzzles. It's great for improving their vocabulary. They get to play with the language!