Sight words are typically high frequency words that children use often in reading and writing. They cannot always be sounded out, children need to be able to recognise these words when reading. They may also include topical or personal words that children may use to make sentences related to a story or project.
Here are some ideas to help your child learn these words.
Start with just a few words until your child is confident with them.
Use blu tac, sticky tape or old fridge magnets to display words on a wall, fridge etc where children will see them frequently.
Practice reading them as often as possible. Games can add interest.
Place words upside down on the floor. Ask your child to turn one over. If they can read it, they can keep it in their lap. If not, tell them the word and turn it back over. Continue until they have all the words.
Make a 2-4 bingo cards. Hold each card up and ask who has the word ___ ? Give them the word and the first to cover their card calls bingo.
Make up sentences using the words. Children may like to write the sentences out.
Look for their words in favourite story books with simple text.
Write a letter to someone special using a sentence they have created. They will love to use and decorate envelopes.
BE CREATIVE! Make learning fun. If your child loses interest, put it away for another day.