Spread the word, spread the JOY!

Join our joyful word learning journey! Do the new words you teach really stick with your students? Is everyone tired of the same old 'flash card and forget' method? Put JOY into your vocabulary instruction with our NYCTE and NYSRA recognized research-based best practices. By using the latest popular picture books, we demonstrate how SEL (Social Emotional Learning) and word acquisition are better together. We provide FREE ready-to-use lesson plans that include an array of easy and effective word games that will ensure your students transfer newly learned vocabulary words into their conversations and writing.

JOYcabulary: Not Just for Teachers

Caregivers: Do you dread the bedtime ritual each night? As a single mother of three, Amanda sure does! Learn how to use the nightly read aloud to increase word knowledge resulting in a more calm expression of their emotions. Yes, you're reading that right: less fighting and more peace!

Pure JOY

We are volunteers, completely independent and not paid, compensated, sponsored, or funded in any way. We donate our time and resources out of a pure love of words and word learning. We don’t collect or sell your information, and you won’t see any ads or promotions on this site. Every book recommendation is based on our personal years of experience and are not a paid promotion.