Topic
Learning resources
Level
Preschool-3rd
Format
Product
Level
Pre-K - 1st
Format
Website
Level
Pre-K - 3rd
Format
Worksheet/Printable
Level
3rd
Format
Product
Level
2nd
Format
Product
Level
1st
Format
Product
Level
Kindergarten
Format
Product
Level
Pre-K
Format
Product
Level
1st - 2nd
Format
DVD, Online/YouTube video
Level
Kindergarten - 1st
Format
DVD, Online/YouTube video
Level
Pre-K - 1st
Format
DVD, Online/YouTube video
Level
Kindergarten
Format
Website
Level
3rd
Format
Website
Level
1st
Format
Website
Level
Pre-K - 2nd
Format
Online/YouTube video
Level
Pre-K - 1st
Format
Book
Most young children are taught to read using sight words. Sight words are words that are recognized instantly by the reader without having to use any decoding skills. These words make up the majority of the text in beginning reader books. Mastering sight words is essential for beginning readers because it allows them to focus on the meaning of the text, rather than decoding individual words.
Most sight words are words that cannot be sounded out, and must be learned by sight. They are sometimes also called high-frequency words because they occur often in print. In order to learn sight words, it is important for students to be exposed to them frequently. This can be done through a variety of activities, such as flashcards, matching games, and writing practice. It is also important for students to be able to read these words in context, so they can understand their meaning.
There are many different lists of Sight Words, but most of them include words like "the", "is", "and", "you". These are words that appear very often in English text, so it is important for beginning readers to be able to recognize them quickly.
Teaching Sight Words can be done in many different ways, but some common methods include flashcards, simple games, and repetition. It is important to choose a method that works well for the individual child, as some children will learn best with one method while others will prefer another.
Sight Words are an important part of helping beginning readers become fluent, so it is important to spend some time each day working on them. With practice, Sight Words will become easier and easier to read, and eventually they will become automatic.