![]() (We do not use a basal reading book.) Although I like that font because it is close to Zaner Bloser, I don't necessarily think that you should have to use the same writing style for your Word Wall Words that you are having for your formal handwriting lessons, particularly if you're using the D'Nealian method for handwriting. (I didn't have that particular font until I loaded Print Shop Deluxe.) I prefer to pick my own words so I can be sure to include words that First Graders are supposed to know by the end of the year. I prefer this font because it makes the a with a circle and a straight line like we use with Zaner Bloser. ![]() The font I use is Moderne (notice the e on the end, size127). I like to refer to them by the "second blue word under b", etc. I type them on the computer, cut them out by their shapes (configuration), then I paste them on rectangular pieces of colored construction paper, just a little larger than the word on the white paper. Summary: Put the computer to good work for your word wall. It's not hard and that way you have the printing the way you want it. Then when giving hints, you can say it's a yellow word, etc. I write the words on colored construction paper and use different colors. I write my own word wall cards and use those as part of our reading series. Keep yourself organized and give helpful hints to your students. When I type my words this year I will print them on tag. You could put a star beside them or back them with another color, etc. and the words that are just high frequency words will be one other color - Pat Cunningham uses the word wall all during the year to do activities with and the children need to be able to locate the onset/rime words easily. One color for all the words that can be used to create other words with ex. In years past I have used neon colored tag board - different colors - to create the words. I attach at the top and just tape the five words each week. I added magnetic strips to the back and I attach them to my wall which is a black board from ceiling to floor. I used 26 large pieces of white tag board and glued the letter in red at the top and then laminated each card. Summary: A creative idea for incorporating magnets and a color coding system into your wall. This indicates resources located on The Teacher's Corner.
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