Word Walls - Not Just for Decor Anymore

Went to an interesting Word Study professional development today. The presenter talked about the right and wrong ways to use Word Walls. Below are some of her timely suggestions.

How to make Word Walls work for you:

• Add words gradually
• Make words easily accessible (i.e. not behind computers, eye-level for comfortable viewing, etc.)
• Use colors for confusing words
• Choose words judiciously
• Provide opportunities for on-going review
• Make kids accountable for recognizing and correctly spelling these words

These tips made me realize that my homely little Word Wall needs to be spruced up a bit. How about yours?


Below is an website with ideas on how a Word Wall could look and where you could squeeeeeeze one in your room.

http://www.santarosa.k12.fl.us/reading/wordwall.htm

Happy Reading!