How to use WordVault without overloading your child.
A short guide for supporting steady 11+ vocabulary practice at home.
What WordVault Is For
WordVault helps children build 11+ vocabulary through spaced repetition, short review sessions, and focused mini-games. It is designed to make vocabulary practice consistent, measurable, and less dependent on cramming.
The free version includes 200 core words. The full upgrade unlocks the wider 700+ word bank for broader preparation.
Set Up Once
Choose the exam month.
This helps WordVault suggest a realistic daily word target.
Accept the daily target.
Keep the number manageable. Consistency matters more than long sessions.
Create a parent PIN.
The parent area is separate from the child's learning flow.
The Daily Routine
A good WordVault session should feel small enough to repeat tomorrow.
- Start with the daily mission on the home screen.
- Let your child read the word, example sentence, and Winston's Trick.
- Use the short review quiz to check recall.
- Treat mini-games as reinforcement, not a replacement for study.
Recommended rhythm
Five to ten minutes on most days is better than one long catch-up session at the weekend.
How to Read the Parent Dashboard
The parent dashboard is there to help you decide what to support next. You do not need to check it every day.
Look for steady movement.
Words should gradually move through the Vault stages as recall improves.
Use accuracy as a signal.
A dip can mean the words are getting harder, not that your child is failing.
Practise these gently.
Ask your child to explain the word in their own sentence rather than drilling it repeatedly.
Protect the habit.
If momentum slips, restart with a short session rather than trying to catch up all at once.
What Parents Should Do
- Praise the habit, not just high scores.
- Ask for one example sentence from a new word.
- Use struggle words in normal conversation when possible.
- Keep sessions short when your child is tired.
- Review the dashboard weekly and adjust expectations calmly.
What to Avoid
- Do not turn every incorrect answer into a correction session.
- Do not chase a perfect streak at the expense of rest.
- Do not compare siblings, classmates, or scores.
- Do not use mini-game scores as the only measure of progress.
Privacy and Safety
WordVault does not have chat, social feeds, public leaderboards, or third-party advertising. The parent area is PIN-protected, and purchases are handled by the app stores.
For more detail, read the Privacy Policy or contact support@wordvaultapp.com.