What Goes on a Word Wall

A word wall is a collection of words which are displayed in large visible letters on a wall, bulletin board, or other display surface in a classroom. The word wall is designed to be an interactive tool for students and contains an array of words that can be used during writing and reading.

How do I create a word wall?

  1. Place the word wall in an area of the classroom that is visible and accessible and use a dark background to make the words stand out.
  2. Organize high frequency words in alphabetical order to support students’ knowledge of the alphabetic principle.

What is a personal word wall?

Instead of having a spot on the wall for each letter, my students use a personal word wall in a folder. The folder is organized just like a word wall. The folder has a square for each letter. There are also categories on the word wall for color and number words, days of the week and months of the year.

Maya Lin-Takahashi

Maya Lin-Takahashi

Consumer Tech & Gadget Reviewer

Maya is a hardware enthusiast who tests and reviews smart home devices, smartphones, wearables, and audio gear. She focuses on practical consumer value and build quality.

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