Sight Words
Do you want to help your child learn to read? The most commonly used words in English follow few spelling or punctuation rules and cause children great difficulty when they are beginning to read. If you help your child master these words and know them "by sight," then they will be able to focus on the more important content words. Reading will be more interesting and enjoyable as a result!
I have 8 lists with 25 sight words on each list (200 words total). Attached are all 8 of the sight word lists. Your child has a set of sight words on a ring or in a bag; these words will grow and change as your child's skills increase and the books he or she reads become more complex. Each child's words are different according to the words he or she has difficulty with. You may practice additional words with the lists that are attached. This additional practice will enhance their automaticity of these words. I suggest making flash cards and sorting the words in a zip lock bag. Mix up the word order each time you practice as I will be testing students using a different word order than the original list. Start at list A and advance to list B,C, etc. as your child becomes proficient. If your child receives reading support he or she will need this additional practice. Have fun with this-you may also look for these words in books, on posters, on signs, at the grocery store, etc.! Copy the words on slips of paper and have your child play a game of memory; picking up the words when he or she finds a match. Practice at the breakfast table or at bedtime, but always keep the practice quick and fun.
As you feel your child is ready to be tested on a list of words send in a note in your child's book bag and I will test them. If she/he is able to read all of the words on the current list and previous list, I then will check them off and they can move on to the next list. I want your child to retain knowledge of these words, not just memorize them for a day. Every child will move at his/her own pace, so don't be concerned if your child is on a higher or lower list than other students. Your child may also progress more slowly or quickly through the lists at different times during the year. Please continue to look for additional words that I give him/her as the books they read increase in difficulty. I may place a star on his/her word card to indicate additional practice is needed with that word. I look forward to the progress that they make on an individual basis.
Have fun!
Mrs. Lavello