TURN READING INTO A FULL-BODY EXPERIENCE.
Words in the Wild is revolutionizing the way reading is taught—kids become scientists who investigate words as they explore the world around them. Based in Oakland, California and providing services throughout the Bay Area and virtually!
Upcoming Storytimes
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Multilingual Storytime
04.14 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Join Nathalie & Caitlin at Lake Temescal (South Entrance)
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Stories to Celebrate the Earth
04.20 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Join Kiku & Leah at Lake Temescal (South Entrance)
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Garden Stories and Songs
04.28 10:30-11:30 AM
Join Alexis & Ryan at the Gardens at Lake Merritt
SUMMER CAMP 2024
Oakland, CA
Now Enrolling!
Campers grow their love of words through garden science, art, games, and more. Based at St. Paul’s Episcopal School in Oakland CA, campers will explore the Lake Merritt Gardens, Fairyland and more. Our young scientists sharpen their powers of inquiry as they observe, document, and explore both language and nature. In our eleventh year, we are welcoming rising 1st-3rd grade campers and rising 7th-9th CITs.
We are committed to teaching that is strengths-based, student-centered, culturally relevant, and anti-racist.
Words in the Wild invites children, families, and educators to build a community of wonder and exploration in literacy. Join Us. Donate Now.
Words in the Wild provides:
Words in the Wild provides evidence-based literacy learning in Oakland, California and throughout the Bay Area through playful exploration. Virtual programming is also available!
Our offerings:
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Your donation always makes a huge difference — even more so right now when our students are still catching up.
$5/month provides essential learning materials like journals, pencils, books, and clipboards for one child.
$20/month supports our sliding-scale offerings to allow all children — regardless of ability to pay — to get the support they need for reading and writing.
Your one-time donation of $100 provides one week of WordLab.
Your generous $500 donation provides the training and materials needed for one Teaching Fellow.
We are a registered 501(c)3 nonprofit corporation; EIN 81-2951256. All contributions are tax deductible to the extent allowable by law.
2023 Year End Report
Check out all the families, students, and teachers we’ve been able to support and all we’ve been able to accomplish in 2023 because of your support.
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Resources for fun activities to do with your kids at home.
Our innovative approach teaches students to investigate words by leveraging curiosity while exploring the wonders of the natural world.
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