We all know that literacy is not about memorizing sight, dolch and cvc words! As teachers we also know that knowing certain high frequency sight words can leave our students feeling more confident in reading. I speak from the standpoint of an ESL teacher. English is tough. Let’s face it. The pronunciation is ridiculous and students often struggle with very simple words. As adults, we do too!
How should we pronounce “data” for example? While I firmly agree that learning to read is MUCH more than memorizing a list of highly occurring words, it’s also a great way to increase confidence and focus more on trickier words after we have a firm grasp on sight words. My sight words card games have been extremely popular because they are a simple way to practice and review. These card game play like UNO with a twist. Your students must read the sight word on the card to use it. WIN-WIN! In a single game, you’ve practiced numbers, colors, sight words, reading, listening skills (and turn taking) for the very young learners.
Each reading skills UNO inspired card game features Dolch aligned high frequency sight words. In order to use a card, the student must match a number or color and say the sight word. Each sight word is repeated twice for more practice. These are great games for beginning readers in small groups or centers. Also included is a sight word tracker worksheet so they can write don the words they read throughout the game. You can also purchase this comprehensive best-selling bundle of SIGHT WORD GAMES for Pre-K through 2nd grade!
My sight words card games are divided into five levels:
CVC – Short Vowel: a-e-i-o-u
