Tutor Time / Homeroom
Free daily vocabulary builder for tutor time. Displays a rich word entry with definition, etymology, pronunciation and a classroom challenge — perfect for literacy across the curriculum.
Why teachers use it
Display a rich vocabulary entry with definition, etymology, pronunciation and a classroom challenge every day. The word of the day builds literacy across the curriculum by introducing ambitious vocabulary in a low-pressure, memorable way.
Popular classroom uses
Word of the Day is a free, no-login tutor time / homeroom tool you can use straight away in class. It works well for registration routines, form-time discussion prompts, morning meetings, and runs in any browser on your classroom display, laptop or a student device.
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Built to be quick, clear and classroom-friendly so you can get on with teaching.
Gives you a usable first draft in seconds, so you spend less time staring at a blank page.
It is quick to launch, so you can use word of the day the moment you need it in a lesson.
It works on classroom computers, laptops, tablets and phones without any installation.
Quick, low-prep activities for tutor time, form time and morning meetings, from icebreakers to discussion starters.
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Answers for teachers looking for a fast, reliable classroom-friendly version of this tool.
Yes. Each word includes phonetic guidance and syllable breakdown.
Yes. You can generate a random word or enter your own to match your current topic.
Yes. The word bank includes entries suitable from KS2 upwards.
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