So..... wall space is at a premium in my classroom. With just a few bulletin boards....and having to adhere to fire safety rules, I don't have much space on the walls. Over the years I have gotten creative. Last year I hung up a "cloths line" and now it is where I hang the anchor charts for each unit. I have been wracking my brain on what to do with my word wall. I know it is important for the younger grades to have it available when they are writing. The issue is where to put it. With about 200 words to display, it was taking up my entire back wall.
Most of the children have to bring their writing to the wall and copy down the correct spelling of the word either because they can't see from their seats or they have trouble copying from the board. This got me thinking. Why not let the students bring the word wall to their desks like they do for the Tired Word cards. I reprinted the Fry word lists from The Curriculum Corner (my new favorite resource) and laminated them at Lakeshore Learning (they have the best price around). I realized after I made them that they will also work well for independent and partner Fry practice time. (side note- The students also have a Fry list in their desk folders but somehow throughout the year they slowly disappear.....)
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