Your next great Lessn starts here.

Welcome to Sight Words! – Greet our Super Spellers – Introduce ‘Sight Words’ – Words that we often see and read – Sight words are common – Words like ‘the’, ‘and’, ‘it’, ‘to’, ‘is’ – Practice makes perfect – We’ll learn to recognize them without sounding out | This slide is designed to introduce Kindergarten students to the concept of sight words, which are commonly used words that young readers should recognize instantly. The goal is to familiarize students with these words to improve their reading fluency. Emphasize that sight words appear frequently in texts and may not always follow standard phonetic rules, making them tricky to sound out. Encourage students to memorize these words through repetition and practice. Activities can include flashcards, matching games, and writing exercises. By the end of the lesson, students should be able to recognize and spell a few basic sight words.

Spell the Sight Words – What are sight words? – Words we recognize without sounding out – Sight words are memorized – They often break spelling rules – Examples: ‘the’, ‘and’, ‘it’ – Common words we use a lot in reading – Practice makes perfect | This slide introduces the concept of sight words to Kindergarten students. Sight words are common words that appear frequently in text and may not follow standard phonetic rules, making them tricky for early readers. Instead of sounding out these words, children are encouraged to memorize them to improve reading fluency. Provide examples like ‘the’, ‘and’, and ‘it’ to illustrate words they’ve likely encountered. Emphasize the importance of practice through repetition and exposure to these words in various contexts, such as reading together in class, at home, or during interactive activities. Encourage students to spot these words during their reading time and to use them in their writing.

Meet the Sight Words – Sight words introduction – Words we often see in books – Spell words as a class – We’ll spell ‘I’, ‘can’, ‘we’, ‘see’, ‘like’, ‘to’, ‘go’, ‘my’, ‘you’, ‘are’ – Echo after me – I say, you repeat: ‘I’, ‘can’, ‘we’, ‘see’, ‘like’, ‘to’, ‘go’, ‘my’, ‘you’, ‘are’ – Practice makes perfect | This slide is designed to introduce Kindergarten students to common sight words that they will frequently encounter in texts. Start by explaining what sight words are and their importance in reading. Proceed to spell each word out loud, having the class repeat each word in unison to reinforce memorization through auditory learning. Encourage the students to echo the words after you to practice pronunciation and recognition. The repetition will help solidify their understanding and ability to recognize these words on sight, which is crucial for developing reading fluency at this stage.

Spell with Me: ‘like’ – Sight word introduction: ‘like’ – Together spelling: L-I-K-E – Each letter makes up the word ‘like’ – Now it’s your turn to spell – Can you spell ‘like’ with me now? – Practice makes perfect! – Keep practicing ‘like’ to remember it! | This slide is designed to engage Kindergarten students in learning to spell the sight word ‘like’. Start by introducing the word and spelling it out loud while pointing to each letter. This visual and auditory reinforcement helps students associate the letters with the word. Next, invite the students to spell the word with you, giving them the chance to actively participate. Encourage them to spell ‘like’ several times to build their confidence and memory of the word. As an extension activity, you can ask students to use the word ‘like’ in a sentence or find objects in the classroom that they ‘like’. This reinforces the meaning and spelling of the word in a fun and interactive way.

Fun with Sight Words – Sight words are everywhere – Let’s play a sight word game – We’ll look for sight words around us – Spot the word ‘and’ in class – ‘And’ is our word for today’s hunt – Who will be the word detective? | This slide introduces a fun and interactive game to help Kindergarten students recognize sight words in their environment. Begin by explaining that sight words are common words we see every day in books, on signs, and in the classroom. Encourage the children to be ‘word detectives’ and search for the word ‘and’ around the classroom. You can have different sight words posted around the room beforehand. This activity helps students to become familiar with sight words and understand that they are a part of everyday reading and writing. It’s also a great way to get the children moving and engaged in the lesson. Reward all participants to encourage participation and celebrate their discoveries.

Sight Word Song: Learning with Music – Songs make remembering easier – Singing our sight word song – Listen and sing the word ‘see’ – Hearing and singing helps memorize – ‘I can see the word see, S-E-E, see!’ – Repeat the song to learn the spelling | This slide introduces the concept of using music as a mnemonic device to help kindergarteners remember sight words. The sight word ‘see’ is used as an example. Start by explaining how songs can make memorization easier and more fun. Then, play or sing the sight word song for the word ‘see’ and encourage the children to listen and sing along. Emphasize the spelling of the word as it’s sung in the song. Repeat the song several times so the children can memorize both the word and its spelling. This activity not only teaches the sight word but also engages auditory and verbal learning styles.

Class Activity: Sight Word Bingo – Get ready for Sight Word Bingo! – Each student receives a Bingo card – Cards have a selection of sight words to find – Listen and mark the words I say – Use a marker or sticker to mark your card – Five in a row to win the game! – Shout ‘Bingo!’ when you get five marked in a row | This activity is designed to reinforce the recognition of sight words in a fun and interactive way. Distribute the Bingo cards, ensuring each card has a different random arrangement of sight words that the students have been learning. As you call out the words, encourage the students to listen carefully and find the word on their card. They should use a marker or sticker to mark the word. The first student to get five marked words in a row either horizontally, vertically, or diagonally should shout ‘Bingo!’ and win that round. You can have multiple rounds to keep the game engaging. Possible variations of the game could include ‘Four Corners Bingo’ (marking all four corner spaces) or ‘Full Card Bingo’ (covering all spaces). This activity will help students with word recognition and provide a break from traditional learning methods.

Great Job, Super Spellers! – Amazing job learning sight words – Keep practicing your sight words – Practice makes perfect! Try with family at home. – You’re on your way to becoming wizards – Soon you’ll know them without even thinking! – Remember, reading is fun! – Books are full of adventures waiting for you. | This slide is a positive reinforcement for the kindergarten class to celebrate their progress with sight words. It’s important to encourage them to continue practicing at home and remind them that with practice, they will become proficient readers. Emphasize the fun aspect of reading and the magical journey it can take them on. Offer praise and recognition for their efforts in class today. For the next class, prepare a set of new sight words and consider incorporating interactive games or activities that will engage the students and help them remember the words.