Word Walls

Learn some new tips for designing practical, efficient, and memorable hands-on word walls.

Learn some new tips for designing practical, efficient, and memorable hands-on word walls.

A brief description of word study instructionWord study is an approach to spelling instruction that moves away from a focus on memorization. The approach reflects what researchers have discovered about the alphabetic, pattern, and meaning layers of English orthography. Teachers use a variety of hands-on activities, often called word work, to help students actively explore these layers of information. When studying the alphabetic layer, students examine the relationship between letters and sounds.

Kids love seeing their name cards up on your classroom word wall. Make your own name cards with the free templates and directions in this article.

What a great post! You've shown an excellent variety of styles. My question: which words do you use - high frequency, vocabulary, Dolch, Fry? Thanks for your time. piccolal@bellsouth.net

I love how you applied what you read in Debbie Diller's book. Your post was so easy to understand too and you took me step by steps through your thoughts. Thanks...you made me think deeper today.Deborahhttp://splitmultigradeclassroom.blogspot.com

This letter recognition game is great for pre-schoolers - my two had lots of fun with this