A basic sight word vocabulary, or "fast word vocabulary", is a set of words that are automatically recognized when reading. The reader with a strong sight vocabulary does not need to take the time to decode such words, thus increasing fluency and comprehension. Developing a basic sight word vocabulary is critical to becoming a successful reader. There are many ways to help your child develop a strong sight word vocabulary. Below are some suggestions. Also, there are basic sight word lists you can access be clicking on the pencils.
1. Make flash cards and review them with your child each night.
3. See how many times your child can find a word in a book,
newspaper, or magazine - or if in a car, on the signs you pass.
4. Play concentration or hangman with the words.
5. Write each letter of the word on a piece of cardboard. Then cut
the letter into puzzle pieces. Allow your child to piece together
the letters and then the word.
6. Make a cassette recording of the words with your child. After saying each word, spell the word slowly.
7. Pour some salt into a tray and have your child "write" the word in
the salt using his fingers. Have him say the word first, and then write it in the salt. As he is writing the word, he should be annunicating
the sounds of each letter. After that, have him say the word again.
8. Write each word on a line, ommitting one letter from each word.
Have your child fill in the blank with the correct letter.
9. Write down a story your child dictates to you. When you are done,
have him/her find the sight words s/he is studying.
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