Writing wall

If you teach elementary students, you probably have a word wall, but a word wall doesn't meet the needs of all students. I'm sharing the reasons I stopped using a word wall and what I do instead in this post. Your second-grade and third-grade students may have more writing success with word wall alternatives like personal student dictionaries. Grab free differentiated word lists and read about the word wall alternatives that my 2nd and 3rd-grade class loved! #wordwall #studentdictionary

I LOVE teaching at my school...but I HATE the halls! Seriously, so ugly! I also wanted a cute way to display our Lucy Calkins writing (first year). You will need to spray your clothespins with glitter. This will give them a base layer so they will look pleasing from all angles. Be sure to spray a glitter sealer over this so you don't have endless glitter on the floor for the rest of your life! Now to make these clothespins really grab attention!! Paint Mod Podge over only the top of a…

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@visualmagnetics collaborated with @jillmalek on a collection of #wallcoverings that feature a center strip of dry erase surface that you can write on and hold 3D objects using @visualmagnetics' Invisilock technology. It's perfect for elevating any #workspace. \\\ designmilk.com

The words on a wall I've done before have been a lot shorter than this. Usually only one or two lines at the top of the focal wall. But this one I wanted to cover the wall. I got my inspiration from a rug that looked like a letter.

Looking for a classroom freebie that will simplify your writer's workshop and writing center in primary grades? These free word wall cards cover a lot of common seasonal words, and there are 120 words total!

I’m linking up today with Owl-ways Be Inspired to show you how I am using clothespins in the classroom. I use clothespins a few different ways. One of my favorites is to display student work. This is the display I created: I created it with some scrapbook paper, clothespins and some ribbon. The clothes pins ... Read More about Using Clothespins to Display Student Work

Ideas to launch Writing Workshop in the classroom! Writing workshop printables, organization and activities to teach the Writing Process.

Using personal word walls is a great way to engage students during writing time. Follow these steps to learn how to make personal word wall folders that you can differentiate for your students. Your students will love getting to use the names of important people and places in their writing.

A Quote Quick Write is a great way to combine daily writing & character education! This 15 minute morning exercise will expose students to positive quotes

When setting up your word work centers, there are many phonics based, differentiated activities that students can complete independently.

I sat down to type out this blog post and am realizing that it's August 3rd already! How in the world did THAT happen? Time just flies on b...

DOWNLOAD THE WORD WALL HERE! There's no better thing than a freebie! Here is my FREE Rainbow Word Wall Pack. I recommend using a black background. I used a black flat sheet. * Due to high demand, I created an editable version of this product. You can get it HERE! \ \