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Welcome to Sight Words! – Sight words boost reading skills – Learn five new sight words – Sight words are often used and hard to sound out – Words: big, help, play, three, yellow – ‘big’ as in a big bear, ‘help’ as in helping hands – Practice makes perfect – Repeat and use the words in sentences | This slide introduces Pre-K students to the concept of sight words, which are common words that they will encounter frequently in texts. These words are often irregular and cannot be easily sounded out, so recognizing them by sight can greatly improve reading fluency. Focus on the words ‘big’, ‘help’, ‘play’, ‘three’, and ‘yellow’. Use visual aids like flashcards and encourage repetition to help memorization. Incorporate the words into simple sentences and encourage the children to do the same, reinforcing their understanding through usage. Plan activities where students can identify these words in books or use them in their writing.

Sight Words Set 9: Learning to Read Faster! – What are sight words? – Words we often see in books and can quickly recognize. – Recognize without sounding out – Sight words in our stories – Words like ‘big’, ‘help’, ‘play’, ‘three’, ‘yellow’ help us understand the story. – Practice makes reading smooth – The more we see and say these words, the easier reading becomes! | This slide introduces the concept of sight words to Pre-K students, emphasizing their importance in reading. Sight words are common words that appear frequently in text and can be instantly recognized without phonetic decoding. Familiarity with sight words enhances reading fluency and comprehension, allowing young readers to focus on the meaning of the text rather than decoding each word. Encourage students to look for these words in their favorite stories and practice reading them at home. Activities can include sight word hunts, flashcard games, and matching exercises to reinforce recognition.

Our First Sight Word: Big – ‘Big’ means large in size – ‘Big’ is common in books – Think of something big – Like a big elephant or a big truck – Practice saying ‘big’ – Repeat the word ‘big’ together | Introduce the sight word ‘big’ by explaining that it describes something large. Show examples of ‘big’ in various children’s books to illustrate its usage. Encourage the children to use their imagination and come up with examples of big things, such as animals or vehicles. This will help them associate the word with its meaning. Practice the pronunciation of ‘big’ as a class to reinforce their learning. Prepare to show images or bring in items that represent ‘big’ to help visual learners.

Our Second Sight Word: Help – ‘Help’ means making things easier – For example, helping mom to set the table – We can help friends and family – Like sharing toys with your sibling – Discuss: How do you help at home? – Think of ways you assist your parents or siblings – Practice using ‘help’ in sentences | The focus of this slide is to teach the sight word ‘help’ and its application in daily life. Start by explaining the meaning of ‘help’ and give examples of how children can help around the house, such as tidying up toys or helping set the table. Encourage the children to think of and share their own examples of how they help at home. This will make the concept more relatable and memorable. Lastly, have the children practice using the word ‘help’ in sentences to reinforce their understanding. For example, ‘I help my dad wash the car’ or ‘I help my teacher pass out papers.’ This interactive approach will help solidify the word in their vocabulary.

Our Third Sight Word: Play – ‘Play’ means having fun – Think of play as enjoying time, like playing with toys or games – We can play with various things – Toys, friends, playgrounds are all fun to play with – Discuss favorite play activities – Share with the class your most loved playtime activity – Recognizing ‘play’ in sentences | This slide introduces the sight word ‘play’ and its meaning related to having fun and engaging in enjoyable activities. Encourage the children to think about the different ways they can play, whether it’s with toys, friends, or at the playground. Ask them to share their favorite way to play to create a personal connection with the word. Additionally, help them recognize the word ‘play’ in different sentences to reinforce their understanding. For example, ‘I like to play with my dog,’ or ‘Let’s play hide and seek.’ This will help them remember the word and its usage in everyday language.

Our Fourth Sight Word: Three – ‘Three’ is a number word – It comes after ‘two’ – Used to count objects – Example: 1 apple, 2 apples, 3 apples – Let’s count to three! – Practice by counting toys or claps | This slide introduces the sight word ‘three’ to Pre-k students, emphasizing its place in the number sequence and its use in counting. Start by showing the word ‘three’ and then help students recognize that it comes after ‘two’ and before ‘four’. Engage the class by counting objects together, such as apples or classroom items, to reinforce the concept. Encourage the students to practice counting to three with various objects or through actions like clapping. This interactive approach helps solidify their understanding of the number ‘three’ and its usage in everyday life.

Our Fifth Sight Word: Yellow – ‘Yellow’ is a color word – Yellow like the sun and bananas – Yellow is bright and cheerful, like the sun in the sky or yummy bananas! – Yellow is everywhere – Look around to see yellow in flowers, toys, and clothes. – Find yellow in our classroom – Can you find yellow things here? Point them out! | This slide introduces the sight word ‘yellow’ to the students, associating it with familiar objects like the sun and bananas to reinforce recognition. Encourage the children to observe their surroundings and identify the color yellow, which will help them connect the word to the visual color. This activity aids in memory retention and makes learning interactive. As they point to yellow objects, they’ll strengthen their understanding of the word. Make sure to praise their efforts and correct gently if they mistake another color for yellow. This will prepare them for reading by recognizing ‘yellow’ in texts.

Let’s Practice Our Sight Words! – Practice saying words together – Use words in sentences – Example: ‘I see a big yellow sun.’ – Play a word-finding game – Find ‘big’, ‘help’, ‘play’, ‘three’, ‘yellow’ in a book. – Recognize words in a story – Spot the sight words during storytime. | This slide is designed to engage Pre-k students in a fun and interactive way to practice sight words. Start by saying the words ‘big’, ‘help’, ‘play’, ‘three’, ‘yellow’ together as a class to familiarize the students with them. Then, use each word in a simple sentence to demonstrate its meaning. For example, use the word ‘big’ in a sentence like ‘The elephant is big.’ Next, organize a game where students find these words in a story or book, which will help them in word recognition. Lastly, during storytime, encourage students to raise their hand or point when they recognize one of the sight words. This activity reinforces their learning and helps them to see the practical application of these words.

Class Activity: Sight Word Hunt – Let’s hunt for sight words in class – Match objects to the words: big, help, play, three, yellow – Find something big, or someone helping, toys for play, group of three, something yellow – Say the sight word when you find a match – Have fun learning new words! | This interactive activity is designed to help Pre-k students recognize and say sight words by associating them with objects or pictures in the classroom. Encourage the children to look around the room for anything that is big, someone helping another, toys that they play with, groups of three items, or anything yellow. When they find a match, they should say the sight word out loud. This reinforces their understanding and memory of the word through a fun and engaging activity. For the teacher: Prepare the classroom with easily identifiable items related to the sight words, ensure every student has a chance to participate, and be ready with additional examples if some students struggle to find matches.

Great Job on Sight Words! – Congratulations on learning new words! – Recall today’s sight words – Words: big, help, play, three, yellow – Practice at home with family – Use flashcards or write them down – Review makes us better readers | This slide is meant to congratulate the students on their hard work during the lesson and to remind them of the importance of practice. Encourage them to frequently go over the words ‘big’, ‘help’, ‘play’, ‘three’, and ‘yellow’ with their family members to reinforce their memory. Suggest that they use flashcards or write the words down as part of their practice. Remind them that regular review of these sight words will help them become better readers and prepare them for more advanced reading skills. Celebrate their progress in class and motivate them for continuous learning.