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Ages 5–7

Word Ladder — a free learning game on TotType

Word Ladder builds reading and spelling one rung at a time. Children type each word letter by letter, starting with three-letter words and climbing to four- and five-letter words as they go. It’s focused sight-word and spelling practice that grows steadily harder, so kids are always gently challenged.

How to play Word Ladder

Read the word, then type it letter by letter on the keyboard or on-screen keys. Finish a word to climb to the next rung — the words get one letter longer as you rise, from three letters up to five.

What your child learns

Frequently asked questions

What reading level is Word Ladder for?

Ages 5 to 7 — early readers who know their letters and are starting to read and spell short words.

Does it help with spelling?

Yes. Typing each word letter by letter reinforces spelling patterns and sight-word memory.

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