Getting Started with My Wordle in Your Classroom
In Part 1 of this blog, we explored how My Wordle aligns with the SAMR Model and the Triple E Framework and discussed using it in your instruction. Now let’s dive into the practical side—how to use this engaging tool effectively with your students. Whether you’re crafting content-specific Wordles or encouraging students to design their own, My Wordle offers a quick and accessible way to spark curiosity, reinforce learning, and build problem-solving skills.
The best part? No registration required. Just create, share, and play!
Here’s how to get started with My Wordle:
When you arrive at the site, type your word into the Enter Custom Word box. The words do not need to be six letters. You can create smaller or larger words, making this tool excellent for elementary and secondary students and an easy way to differentiate.
You can choose your language: English, Spanish, German, or French. When you have chosen your word and language, click Generate Link.
From here, you can click the link directly, copy the link (to share with others), or click to play.
When you are ready to begin, you will be presented with a screen similar to the popular Wordle game.
Now, it is time to start guessing the word. The squares show the number of letters in the word. Click on the keyboard’s letters and click Enter when you are ready to submit your guess.
Once you click Enter, any letters that are correct and in the proper place show up as green. Any letter in the word, but in the wrong place, appears yellow. Gray letters mean they are in the word. Now, it is time to try again and use critical thinking skills to figure out what other words the Wordle could be!
Once the Wordle is solved, click the Result button to see how you did.
The result shows how many attempts you took, your progression of letters (yellow and green), and how you solved the word using the clues. Now, you can click to Make Your Own Wordle and start again!
Please note that My Wordle contains advertisements. To close them, click the Close Ads button at the bottom right of the screen.
Classroom Implementation Ideas:
My Wordle takes the familiar Wordle craze and turns it into a versatile learning tool! With customizable word puzzles, teachers can reinforce key concepts in any subject—and students can create their own, too. No sign-ups needed—just type your word, share the link, and start playing!
Here are 12 engaging ways to use My Wordle in your lessons:
- Introduce new vocabulary with themed daily Wordle challenges.
- Reinforce key concepts by creating subject-specific Wordles using lesson terminology.
- Encourage student creativity by having them design Wordles for their classmates using chapter keywords.
- Incorporate multilingual learning with My Wordle’s built-in support for English, German, Spanish, and French. Using the translation option, create multilingual Wordles for world language classes.
- Bring science to life with Wordles featuring element names or important scientific terms.
- Explore history by turning historical figures, events, or concepts into Wordle puzzles.
- Make math interactive with Wordles focused on geometry terms or mathematical principles.
- Kickstart class discussions using a “Word of the Day” Wordle as a warm-up activity.
- Celebrate special occasions with holiday- or season-themed Wordles.
- Boost engagement with exit tickets or “Do Now” entrance tickets as students arrive.
- Give brains a break by using My Wordle between intensive learning activities.
- Support younger learners with three—or four-letter Wordles. If needed, provide a sight word list to reduce frustration.
Additional Video Tutorials and Articles:
- TeachersFirst Review: My Wordle
- Video Tutorial: Create a Custom WORDLE in Seconds with My Wordle
- How-To Video: Make Your Own Wordle (and What is Wordle)
Have you used My Wordle in your lessons? Share your activities and ideas in the comments below—we’d love to hear how you’ve made it work in your classroom!