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Empower Independent Readers with a Phonics Review Tool
With the changes surrounding phonics instruction, you and your students may be struggling and feeling some frustration. Don’t worry, teacher friend! With this phonics resource, your first or second students will have each phonics lesson summarized into one comprehensive tool.
Word Wall or Sound Wall?: Crack the Reading Code
No matter if you prefer Balanced Literacy or The Science of Reading, reading teachers are looking for the best practices for their students. What is the best way to help students develop, understand and apply new vocabulary? Should reading teachers be using a word wall or a sound wall?
How to Make a Sound Wall Folder for Phonics Instruction
The Science of Reading has recently reminded educators of the importance of daily, systematic phonics instruction. What if your students had access to a personal phonics sound wall? Follow these steps to learn how to create personal sound wall folders that your students can access during writing and spelling instruction.
Why I’m Trading My Word Wall in for a Sound Wall
When you walk through the halls of a school, you’re sure to see classroom word walls. But, have you ever seen a sound wall? In this post, you’ll learn:
What is a sound wall?
The benefits of using a sound wall
How to use a sound wall in your classroom