High Frequency Sight Words…You keep hearing about these 'sight words' but don't know what they are, right? Sight Words or High Frequency Words are those words most frequently used. In fact, these words are often words that cannot be decoded (sounded out), making them difficult for beginning readers to learn. This is why it is imperative that children learn to read them 'by sight,' or instantly! Basically, children learn to read them simply by looking at them (memorizing them) so that when reading, they don't have to worry about trying to decode (sound out) the words. One of the daily tasks that should be included during 'homework time' is the practice of these High Frequency Sight Words (HFW for short). It doesn't take a long time to practice the words; in fact, spending about 2–3 minutes several times a day is MUCH better than sitting and practicing them straight for ten or twenty! Here are some simple ideas that will help your child learn his/her words.
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Each school district adopts a different reading series, but, for the most part, the High Frequency Sight Words are similar from series to series. Please note that I have taken liberties in adding to the word lists for each series. Kindergarten word lists are usually ony about 30 words long. Kindergartners, however, are EXTREMELY capable readers and should be pushed and encouraged to learn MORE words! So, I have included additional words from the 1st grade lists. This will help prepare your child for the upcoming school year (and, make him/her feel like a 'big kid' in the process!). |
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The Open Court reading series flash cards can be downloaded here: |
The Houghton Mifflin reading series flash cards can be downloaded here: |
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