Sight Word Search
Here's What To Do
Create a 'Sight Words Chart' to keep in your reading area. Sight words are words that your child can learn to recognize without sounding them out.
- Divide a piece of paper into 10 sections.
- In each section, write one of these sight words: he, was, that, she, on, they, but, at, with, all
While you're reading, tell your child to look for these words in the book.
If your child notices a sight word, add a check (or star, etc.) to that word's section on your chart. If you notice a sight word on the list, you can prompt your child to find it on the page.
Repeat whenever you read!
Put PEER Into Action
Pause:
- Settle into your reading spot. Close your eyes and take three deep breaths in and out together.
Engage:
- Tell your child you're going to be searching for sight words while you read! Read the words on the sight word list together.
- "Remember, tell me if you see: he, was, that, she, on, they, but, at, with, all."
Encourage:
- Don't worry if your child isn't ready to locate any sight words on their own; many children will learn sight words when they're kindergarten age. You can still introduce them to the concept by pointing out the words as you notice them.
- If your child does find a sight word on their own, celebrate big! This is a tricky skill.
Reflect:
- Are there any sight words your child seems to recognize?
Not quite ready?
Pick one word from the sight word list, and see if your child can find that word while you read.
Ready for more?
If your child can recognize the sight words on this list, make another list with: here, out, be, have, am, do, did, what, so, get, like. Look out for those each time you read.
As your child masters this skill...
They will begin to recognize common sight words while reading.