[TST26] Setting Up a Sound Wall in Your First Week of School with Naomi O'Brien

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About the Session:

In this practical and engaging session, Naomi O'Brien shares how to set up a sound wall that students will actually use. Participants will learn how to align their sound wall to their phonics scope and sequence, organize it for easy student access, introduce sounds strategically throughout the year, and build daily routines that support both reading and writing.

Major Takeaways:

• Plan your sound wall around instruction, not decoration.

• Organize sounds and spelling patterns for easy student use.

• Introduce sounds gradually rather than posting everything at once.

• Use the sound wall daily to support decoding and encoding.

• Create a sound wall that becomes a meaningful instructional tool all year long.

Links:

• Website
• Read Like a Rockstar resources

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