Popular Phonics Game Wordle Illuminates the Power of Play in Phonics Instruction

The popular phonics game Wordle, recently acquired by the New York Times, now offers a daily opportunity to play: with phonics, that is. In some elementary classrooms, this simple guessing game now functions as a snack-size activity for elementary schoolers. Drawing from the popularity of Wordle explore the power of play to improve reading, writing, and spelling skills.