002: Making and using Word Walls as literacy tools in a print-rich environment
If you are a teacher, or have ever even been in a school, you’ve definitely seen a word wall. They are a staple feature of most elementary and primary classrooms, and are also common in pre-school and up into high school. But… do they actually help students to learn, remember and use new words in their writing?
Why? Why not? And is there more to making word walls work than simply having them?
001: How to create an Effective Classroom Learning Environment
Our students spend a lot of time in our classrooms, but how can we be sure that they are set up to be effective learning environments? How should we organize our furniture? How much is too much when it comes to displays and bulletin boards? What impact do color schemes, light, and temperature have on learning?