Bring a splash of seaside magic to your classroom with our Word Wall Ocean Wonderland resource. Designed to support literacy development while enhancing your classroom aesthetic, this editable word wall display helps immerse students in environmental print within a vibrant, ocean-themed setting.

Check out this video below to see this resource in action.

Perfect for reinforcing vocabulary across all subject areas, this resource can be adapted to suit your class level and current topics. Whether you're introducing new sight words, subject-specific terms, or seasonal vocabulary, this word wall will keep key vocabulary accessible for students throughout the day. The themed alphabet letters create a visually consistent header system, while the included editable word cards allow you to tailor the content for your specific needs and teaching style.

Key Learning Outcomes:

• ✅ Support vocabulary acquisition through daily visual exposure
• ✅ Enhance independent reading and writing using environmental print
• ✅ Reinforce phonics, spelling, and word recognition
• ✅ Develop classroom print-rich environments

What’s Included:

• Ocean Wonderland-themed alphabet header cards (A–Z)
• Editable word cards – type in your own words to suit your class
• Multiple font options:
  • - Basic fun font
  • - All Australian state fonts
• Editable PowerPoint version for easy customisation

Materials Needed:

• Printer and paper or cardstock (we recommend 200gsm for durability)
• Scissors or guillotine for trimming
• Blu-Tack, sticky dots, or magnetic strips for display
• Plastic pockets or a display board for rotating word cards

How to Use:

1. Print and cut out the alphabet headers and word cards
2. Edit the word cards using PowerPoint to include relevant vocabulary
3. Display the A–Z headers in a line or grid on your classroom wall or bulletin board
4. Add word cards under each corresponding letter, updating regularly
5. Refer to the word wall during lessons to reinforce spelling and usage

Ideas for Classroom Use:

• 💡 Encourage students to suggest new words for the wall based on their reading
• 💡 Use the word wall during writing sessions to boost vocabulary and spelling independence
• 💡 Add sight words weekly as part of your literacy rotations or home readers

Top Teacher Tips:

• 💛 Laminate your word cards and use whiteboard markers to write and wipe for reuse
• 💛 Colour-code vocabulary by subject area using different border colours or icons
• 💛 Use the editable template to create word cards in student handwriting fonts for consistency

This resource forms part of our vibrant Ocean Wonderland décor pack. Check out our other Ocean Wonderland decor resources here.

Available in our basic fun font, editable version, and all Australian state fonts.