Oct. 5, 2009 - Word Wall Words for Second Grade - MRM Classroom Connections
Word Wall Words is a new and exciting way to have children learn their sight words based on their grade level. The kit comes with a handled carrying case that closes securely with velcro and has an included folder that the finished pages can be placed in for safe keeping. The second grade kit contains 110 hard to remember high frequency words to make them easier to remember for reading and writing. Put out my MRM Classroom Connections, LLC. this product has recieved the 2008 i-Parenting Media Best Product of the Year Award and also the Mom's Choice Award.
Each word is put into a graphic design which the child then colors and the word appears and can also be colored to aid in the learning process. The words are 'hidden' and can create a fun experience for those children who enjoy seek and find type of work. There are several ideas on how to use the finished pieces, such as making a book out of words with the same first letter, string them together with rings or yarn and hang them up, make a 'guess the word' file folder game, and many more. The whole kit provides a multi-sensory approach to learning and is good for the child who like independent work.
I will say though if a child has an aversion to coloring these would not work well for that child, as there is a lot of coloring that needs to be done. Some of the designs are more involved than the others but still require some degree of patience to finish coloring in. Even the student who may enjoy coloring may find the coloring on these tedious - but this could lend itself to a lesson over a couple of days instead of requiring the entire design to be colored all in one sitting. Although it is fun to complete and find the word as the picture is colored in, the child will find themselves happy that they have finished it and have something nice to display. The teacher or parent may wish to do the coloring themselves and display them in the room for an eye catching but educational display that the child can still learn from.
Overall, this is a wonderful product to add to the day, either as a supplement to another curriculum or to use as a reinforcer of words that need more practice. While being a good addition, this will also allow an older child to work on sight words independently allowing the teacher or parent to work with other children who need more help in their work, but the child can still be on task and learning. This kit could also be used as a learning center where the child can visit through out the day and work on the design and word of their choosing to keep the educational goals continuing. The second grade Word Wall Words kit sells for $19.95 and can be found at MRM Classroom Connections, LLC. and they also have a first grade kit and also a set that includes both grades.
