More About This Resource
This Sound Wall with Mouth Pictures & Sound Wall Locks is a comprehensive, Science of Reading-aligned tool designed to help students master phoneme awareness and phonics. Unlike traditional word walls, this sound wall organizes words by sounds (phonemes) rather than alphabetical order, providing students with a more effective reference when reading and spelling. With mouth articulation pictures representing diverse children and sound wall locks to secure student engagement, this resource offers an interactive, research-based approach to phonics instruction.
The sound wall includes all the materials needed to systematically teach phonemes, making it perfect for educators who want to align their instruction with Science of Reading best practices, such as those suggested by LETRS. Whether used in print or digitally via Google Slides, this resource offers versatility in the classroom.
What’s Included:
- Large Sound Spelling Cards (10.5 x 5.3)
- Small Sound Spelling Cards (8 x 5.1)
- Phoneme Cards with mouth articulation photos (featuring diverse children)
- 47 Word Lists and Sound Formation Info Cards
- Sound Wall Locks and instructional video
- Sound Spelling Picture Cards (2 versions)
- Phoneme Group Labels and Bulletin Board Headers
- Virtual Interactive Sound Wall (Google Slides)
- Phoneme-Grapheme Dictionary
- Sound Card Alphabet Line
You can easily print the materials at a smaller scale to create a portable sound wall, perfect for small group instruction or individual student use.
Student Materials Include:
- Personal Sound Wall Vowel Valley Printables (4 versions)
- Consonant Printable Chart (8 versions)
- A-Z Sound Spelling Chart (3 versions in color and black/white) for student folders
- Alphabet Chart (color and black/white)
- My ABC Dictionary
- Build Your Own Sound Wall Activity
This Science of Reading-aligned sound wall is an essential tool for teaching phoneme-grapheme correspondence, improving reading and writing fluency, and fostering independent literacy skills. Perfect for both whole-class and small-group instruction!
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Johanna C. –
Between using the sound wall and the creators website I have learned so much about how to use this with my students. My students skills range from letter names and sounds to fluency readers and they all find value with this sound wall. Thank you!
Ryan M. –
I love this instead of a traditional word wall. This sound wall helps students learn that the same letter can make different sounds. It helps students learn phonics rules that can be applied to many words, rather than memorizing just a handful
Chandler D. –
Easy to use resource for my classroom.
Alison Kan –
I love the diverse mout pictures included in this resource. The information regarding how the sound is formed is also helpful to use with small groups. I was wondering if this also includes the labels for the consonant sounds? I would love for everything to match but don’t see this in the file.
Kinder Lovin Fun –
I absolutely love this resource! I love the mouth cards because they are real life pictures rather than clipart. With having to wear masks again this year, it is great to be able to show the kids exactly what your mouth should look like when saying the sounds. Thank you!!
Jennifer Van Haften –
This is so wonderful! Not only for regular years but especially now when we are all in masks. I can refer to mouth pictures and it helps so much!!
Ann M. –
I love this sound wall for teaching phonics to my ESL students. It has changed the way I teach and the display in the classroom really helps them!
Jena L. –
Thank you!
Wendi B. –
This is super comprehensive and I love all of the options that are provided.
Ginalyn P. –
Such a great resource. The pictures are so helpful for my students.
Mara C. –
Love this resource!!
David C. –
This resource is extremely thorough. I purchased it when I had just begun to learn about the Science of Reading and immediately implemented. My kids liked the wall and used it, but it was overwhelming for some. I have switched to using a simpler version now with less key words.
Kayla B. –
I love the idea of this resource in my classroom, however, the layout of my classroom does not allow for me to use it to its fullest extend. Thankfully, Christina, is quick to respond to comments via social media and has given some ideas on how to make a portable mini wall.
Stacey I. –
great learning packet.
lisa R. –
Excellent resource!
Brook B. –
This is going to be great. I have everything printed and laminated and I’m ready to put it up on my bulletin board. I can’t wait to use it with my students this year!
Miss Amy Lu –
Very helpful in setting up my room. My district wants me to teach phonemes using mouth pictures and facial expressions. Thanks! My Sound Wall looks really good.
Amanda Pierangeli –
This is a great resource to add to my Kindergarten classroom, thanks!
Sprouts of Sunshine –
LOVE!!
Amy Hoell –
The videos and explanations that are included are very helpful to a sound wall newbie like me! Thank you for all the hard work you have done!