As ubiquitous as colored pencils and alphabet posters, lists of “sight words” have long been a fixture in kindergarten and 1st grade classrooms. These inventories identify some of the most commonly ...

Sight word mastery doesn’t have to be a tedious drill—it can be a joyful, playful process. By combining phonics-based strategies with hands-on, game-style activities, educators can help children ...

When teaching a child to read, sight words and high-frequency words are all important. But what’s the difference? Find out what they are and how to teach them. Let’s say this up front: there are many ...