Welcome to Sight Words! – Sight words are special words – Words we often see while reading – They help us read smoothly – Today’s words: can, it, not, up, yes – Recognize without sounding out – Practice makes perfect – We’ll use fun activities to remember | This slide introduces the concept of sight words to Pre-K students, emphasizing their importance in developing reading skills. Sight words are common words that appear frequently in text and may not follow standard phonetic rules, making them challenging for young readers to decode. By recognizing sight words on sight, students can read more fluently and understand texts more quickly. Today’s focus is on the words ‘can,’ ‘it,’ ‘not,’ ‘up,’ and ‘yes.’ Engage the students with interactive activities such as flashcards, matching games, and using the words in sentences to reinforce their learning. Encourage repetition and praise their efforts to build confidence.

Sight Word: Can – ‘Can’ means able to do – Example: ‘I can jump high!’ – Use ‘can’ to talk about what you or others can do – Practice saying ‘can’ – Repeat after me: ‘can’, ‘can’, ‘can’ – ‘Can’ is a power word! – When we use ‘can’, it shows we’re confident! | This slide introduces the sight word ‘can’, which is a fundamental word that expresses ability. Start by explaining the meaning of ‘can’ as being able to do something. Use a simple and relatable example, like ‘I can jump high!’, to illustrate its use in a sentence. Engage the class by having them repeat the word ‘can’ after you to practice pronunciation. Emphasize that ‘can’ is a power word that helps us talk about our abilities and encourages confidence. Encourage the students to think of other things they can do and use the word ‘can’ in sentences they create.

Sight Word Practice: ‘It’ – ‘It’ refers to an object – Use ‘it’ to talk about any item – Example: ‘Look at it go!’ – ‘It’ is used when the object is already known – Point to objects and say ‘it’ – Find things in the room and use ‘it’ – Practice using ‘it’ in sentences | The word ‘it’ is a pronoun used to refer to a previously mentioned or easily identified object. For this slide, encourage the students to understand the usage of ‘it’ by pointing to various objects in the classroom. Use the example ‘Look at it go!’ to show ‘it’ in action. Then, have the students practice by pointing to objects and using ‘it’ in a sentence. For instance, when pointing to a book, they could say ‘It is a book.’ This exercise helps them to grasp the concept of pronouns and how they replace nouns. Make sure to provide positive feedback as they practice using ‘it’ correctly.

Sight Word Fun: ‘Not’ – ‘Not’ shows the opposite – It tells us something isn’t true or is the opposite of something. – Example: ‘I am not sleepy.’ – Use ‘not’ to say the opposite: ‘The sky is not green.’ – Shake head for ‘not’ – Physical activity helps remember the word. – Practice using ‘not’ – Try making sentences with ‘not’ at home. | The word ‘not’ is an important sight word for Pre-K students as it helps them understand negation in sentences. Start by explaining that ‘not’ is used to indicate the opposite of something or to say that something is untrue. Give clear examples, like ‘I am not sleepy’ or ‘The sky is not green,’ and encourage the children to shake their heads when they say ‘not’ to reinforce the meaning through a physical activity. Finally, ask the students to practice using ‘not’ by coming up with their own sentences, which can be a fun homework activity. This will help them grasp the concept of negation in a simple and interactive way.

Sight Word: ‘Up’ – ‘Up’ means higher or above – Example: ‘The balloon goes up’ – Imagine a balloon rising into the sky – Reach up high when saying ‘up’ – Physical activity helps remember the word – Practice using ‘up’ in sentences – ‘I jump up’, ‘The sun comes up’ | The word ‘up’ is a common sight word for Pre-K students and is associated with direction and position. Use a visual example such as a balloon rising to help children understand the concept of ‘up’ as moving higher. Incorporate a physical activity where children reach up high when they say the word, which aids in kinesthetic learning. Encourage them to practice using ‘up’ in different sentences to solidify their understanding. This interactive approach helps young learners associate the word with the action, making it easier to remember and recognize in text.

Learning the Sight Word: ‘Yes’ – ‘Yes’ shows agreement or truth – Example sentence using ‘yes’ – ‘Yes, I want to play outside.’ – Nodding means ‘yes’ – We nod our heads up and down for ‘yes’ – Practice saying ‘yes’ – Let’s all say ‘yes’ together! | The word ‘yes’ is a powerful sight word for Pre-K students as it’s commonly used to show agreement or confirm something as true. Start by explaining the meaning of ‘yes’ and then provide a clear example where ‘yes’ is used in a sentence. Encourage the children to physically nod their heads to connect the word ‘yes’ with the action of nodding in agreement. This kinesthetic activity helps reinforce the word’s meaning. Lastly, practice saying ‘yes’ as a class to build confidence in recognizing and using the word. Remember to praise the students for their participation and correct usage.

Let’s Practice Our Sight Words! – Practice saying words together – I show the word, you say it – Get ready to start – Prepare to see the words: can, it, not, up, yes – Here we go, one word at a time – We’ll go through them slowly, one by one | This slide is designed for an interactive class activity where students will practice their new sight words. The teacher will show the words ‘can’, ‘it’, ‘not’, ‘up’, ‘yes’ one at a time, and the students will say them out loud. This repetition helps to reinforce their recognition and understanding of these common sight words. The teacher should encourage the students and provide positive feedback to build their confidence. For students who struggle, the teacher can provide additional support by using the words in sentences or creating a song or rhyme with the words. The goal is to make this practice fun and engaging, ensuring that all students feel comfortable and excited about learning these new words.

Game Time: Sight Word Bingo – Let’s play Bingo with sight words! – Place a marker on known words – Recognize ‘can’, ‘it’, ‘not’, ‘up’, ‘yes’ – Words to find: can, it, not, up, yes – Who will complete their card first? | This slide introduces a fun and interactive Bingo game to help Pre-k students recognize and remember sight words. The game is designed to reinforce the words ‘can’, ‘it’, ‘not’, ‘up’, and ‘yes’. Each student will have a Bingo card with a mix of sight words from set 4 and other sets they’ve learned. When the teacher calls out a word, students will place a marker on the word if it’s on their card. The goal is to get five markers in a row, column, or diagonal. Teachers should prepare Bingo cards in advance and ensure each student has enough markers. Encourage students to say the words out loud as they place their markers to further reinforce learning. Celebrate the winners and encourage a supportive atmosphere where the focus is on learning rather than competition.

Review and Goodbye – Excellent work learning sight words! – Practice is key to mastery – Repeat our new words together – Can, it, not, up, yes – all together now! – A cheerful goodbye with our words | This slide is meant to wrap up the lesson on sight words set 4. Congratulate the students on their hard work and remind them that regular practice is essential for remembering these new words. Lead the class in a final, enthusiastic recitation of the words ‘can, it, not, up, yes’ to reinforce their learning. Encourage the students to use these words at home and in the classroom to become more familiar with them. End the lesson on a positive note, ensuring the students feel accomplished and excited about their progress.