What are some basic sight words?
Here are examples of the sight words kids learn in each grade:
- Kindergarten: be, but, do, have, he, she, they, was, what, with.
- First grade: after, again, could, from, had, her, his, of, then, when.
- Second grade: around, because, been, before, does, don’t, goes, right, which, write.
How do you use sight word rings?
Packed with essential words children need to know, our easy-to-use ring lets kids practice sight-words independently! Just slide the words you want to practice onto the ring, then put it into the included vinyl pouch for kids to explore on their own. The set covers beginning sight-words and important color words.
What are sight words for Grade 3?
Some of the 3rd grade sight words are together, far, bring, only, hurt, keep, own, eight, myself, about, better, drink, laugh, seven, six, cut, done, show, long, small, myself, hot, etc.
How many sight words should a 3rd grader know?
300
Children should aim to learn 300 or more sight words, or commonly read words, by the end of the 3rd grade. The purpose of learning sight words is for children to use them in context when they’re reading.
How many sight words should a 2nd grader have?
Goal. Children will read commonly used words by sight. They begin to spell the sight words. A good goal is to learn 220 or more sight words by the end of 2nd grade.
What’s the best way to learn sight words?
5 Ways to Make Learning Sight Words Easier for Your Kids
- Tip 1: Expose your child to sight words early on.
- Tip 2: Make read-alouds more interactive.
- Tip 3: Engage all of their senses.
- Tip 4: Sort sight words into categories.
- Tip 5: Read and play with sight words daily.
How can I practice sight words at home?
Tape words on the wall or ceiling. Use the flashlight to shine on the word, then have your child read it. Go Fish: With a duplicate set of word cards play “Go Fish.” You can easily make your own cards out of index cards. Stepping Stones: Place the word cards on the floor, making a fun stream going across the room.