600+ grade-specific words, covering frequently used words, general academic words, and domain-specific words aligned to standards.
2000+ puzzles to practice spelling, speaking, recognizing words, and using words in a sentence.
12% gain in word knowledge after using Pictoword School.
Student-adaptive personalization powered by artificial intelligence (machine learning).
Create puzzle packs with custom word lists that align to your curriculum.
Research-based and developed by a team of educational experts.
Personalized Retentive Learning Model
We recognize that each learner is different and has unique needs. To meet learners where they are and keep them at their learning frontiers, Pictoword School uses adaptive, personalized technology. Our algorithm uses gameplay data of more than 80,000 users to predict a student's engagement level. When our algorithm detects that a student is disengaged, we serve puzzles that re-engages them in the program while also reinforcing their areas of growth.
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Research-Backed Vocabulary Development
Sponsored by the Department of Education IES SBIR grant, WestEd, an independent education research agency, conducted an evaluation of Pictoword School to examine the effectiveness of Pictoword School. The research study showed that vocabulary knowledge of 3rd grade students increased by 12% after using Pictoword School for just four weeks.
Student Engagement
Pictoword School combines game-based learning, visual word puzzles, intricate level design, and memorable art and music. As learners progress through the game, they can earn coins and medals to personalize their avatars, unlock their prize chest, participate in leaderboards, and receive personalized encouragements.
Testimonials
"I love this game. I allow my students to play when they finish their class work, and also give them extra credit towards their work for playing this game."
-Kimah032
"I love this game. I allow my students to play when they finish their class work, and also give them extra credit towards their work for playing this game."
-TeeLady##74
"Love this app! I lead a group of 4th and 5th graders and they look forward to playing it every week."
-thetimhopkins
"I love this app for my students struggling with reading and writing. They still have to problem solve and use the same part of the brain they use for reading to solve the Pictoword and then they can use the given letters to figure out the proper spelling of the word without being embarrassed to spell the word wrong the first time. They have multiple chances to spell it correctly and manipulate the sounds."
-School Teacher from Philadelphia
"I am a speech language pathologist and can use this app as a fun way to teach compound words and vocabulary to kids with language delays or my ESL students."
-Knordin84
"Just introduced this app to our grade five class of students from Korea, Japan, Malaysia, Taiwan, Hong Kong and Holland. Their review is: good, great, excellent, wonderful, interesting, funny, exciting"
-Aylesbury Bill
"Students saw words they otherwise wouldn’t have been exposed to and if used for a full year there would be noticeable vocabulary changes."
-3rd Grade Teacher from California
Awards
Gold Awards at the International Serious Play Awards Competition in 2021
IES Small Business Innovation Research Grant in 2021