This document proposes using Web 2.0 tools to make vocabulary instruction more engaging for 5th grade students in Hawaii who say learning vocabulary is boring. It suggests training teachers through an online webinar to use tools like Powtoon, Quizlet, Rubistar and Storybird to grab students' attention, make vocabulary learning relevant, build confidence and provide satisfaction in mastering new words. The tools were chosen based on their strengths in animated videos, flashcards, rubrics and story creation, as well as some weaknesses in time required and potential distraction.