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Throughout the kindergarten year, children will learn 88 sight words. These are words that the students should be able to read automatically after practice. Multiple words will be introduced each week. By the end of the year, our little readers should knows these words. On this page you will find complete list of Kindergarten sight words for the Journeys 2014 edition broken down by unit. I will provide your child with a ring and flash cards for these words as they are instruction. It is helpful for children to practice these words at home. Below you will find several different fun ways that you can practice together as a family.
The best way for your child to learn his/her sight words is to practice them using multi-sensory activities that allow your child to interact with the words by seeing, hearing and touching the words.
The auditory/visual/kinesthetic connection is what builds muscle memory in a young child's brain for quick recall of sight words. Think of it as a learning triangle that engages all 3 of your child's senses!
The more you practice the faster your child will be able to recall the words and learn to read!
The following photos show how you can make word study playful, fun, and engaging at home with common items you may have around the house or can be easily purchased at the dollar or craft store. Three important components to keep in mind when using these multi-sensory activities with our child, First, it is important for your child to use his/her pointer and middle fingers together when completing the tracing/finger writing components of these activities. Second, be sure your child keeps her/her eyes on the word and letters throughout the activity. Third, be sure your child reads the word aloud, and then reads the letters aloud as he/she traces, finishing by reading the word aloud again.
The word ring is a tool for storing the words, when your child is practicing his/her words the words can be removed from the ring for the activity and then placed back on the ring in any order. Pick a different way to practice each day!
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