During independent work time, students can refer to the word wall when they need help spelling a word in order to reduce the frequency of spelling questions for the teacher/sub.

As review for students who need help with letter formation. They can refer to the videos and watch which ever letter they are needing help with.

Daily whole group practice where we say each letter, followed by the sound, and finish with saying the picture aloud.

For a substitute, if they may not understand how to explain the writing of a letter or sound, they can pull up the video for the letter and show it to the class.

Home practice where students can practice writing the letter we are working on in class at that time and write some of the words that start with that letter. This also gives parents a glimpse of what we are doing in class.

DO make the pictures and words large enough for students to see from their desk.

DON'T make your word wall and then never refer to it in class.

DO make it multi-colored in an organized way that makes sense to you and your students.

DO separate words by subject like math, science, etc.

DO teach your word wall explicitly and in context.