Tuesday, July 10, 2012

Classroom Makeover Day 6: The Word Wall

I've never had so much trouble creating a board. It may not look like much, but after all I've gone through with this word wall (trying out three different backgrounds, running out of border, etc), I'm quite happy with the way it turned out. Yes, the boxes on the right might be a tad bigger than the rest, but at this point, I'm just happy to be done with it! What do y'all think? 
It was coming a thunder storm as I was finishing up, so I quickly took the pic to show y'all, but forgot to take a close up of the letter circles I made. If you want a copy, let me know and I'll post! They can also be used for center activities too!

I'm working on my math board next. We adopted Go Math this year. Has anyone used this before? I'd love to hear about it!
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15 comments:

  1. Your word wall looks great - I totally understand the frustrations though!!! I would love the cards if you don't mind sharing :)! Happy decorating :)!

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  2. Used Go Math two years in a row for 1st grade. Pretty good stuff. You will need to supplement math facts and really focus on Doubles/Doubles plus 1. They give you a day with each. I found that skip counting was the hardest for the kids to grasp. Maybe it's chapter 9?

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  3. I think your word walls looks super cute! I can't wait to start making mine!

    Ashley
    That's So Second Grade

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  4. Love the idea! I have trying to figure how to set up my word wall!!

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  5. I love using the Go Math program. Our school has it online (not sure if it's the same for everyone who purchases it) and there are links to great videos and math games online. The kids love all the technology that is incorporated into the program. But I do agree that one day per skill is not enough. I supplement the skills in small group and centers.
    PS: your word wall is cute!

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  6. wow this just inspired me to work on my word wall great job =)


    Just Wild About Teaching

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  7. GREAT JOB! You must feel so pleased to see your task accomplished! How do you create your Word Wall words; do you type them? do you outline the letters? do you use certain colors for certain words?
    THANKS FOR POSTING :)
    On a side note, please look at my Blog and become a follower; I am always looking for new Blog friends :>)

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  8. Looks Great!!! I have got to find a place in my room to add a word wall. My students really do not use it all that much. I hate taking up space in my room for something that is not being used.ugh!! We also went to GO math this year. I think we are going to like it. I have only heard good things!

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  9. Did you use fabric or paper for the background? Is it up with tape? I have such a hard time getting things to stick without falling down. It looks great!

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  10. I LOOOOVE your word wall! I downloaded some letter similar to yours that I'm going to use and I love how you boxed them off in sections! Did you use ribbon? So cute!

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  11. Very cute. I love the idea. I would love a copy of the letters so I could make one of my own!

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  12. I love following your blog :) I am switching to first grade this year, so I am getting many great ideas! I would love a copy of your letters for your word wall. It looks great!

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  13. I love your word wall, you are so creative! I would love a copy of your letters too!

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  14. Love your word wall! I have borrowed your idea and created my own! Check it out!

    my classroom is my runway

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