Sight Words (aka High Frequency Words) are vital for students learning to read. Students need to be able to recognize these words "by sight" because often they cannot be figured out any other way. We will focus on a few words each week. However, it would be best for students to know all 100 sight words as soon as possible.
Here are some reading flashcards to help your first grader. Start with the Essential Words 1. See how many your first grader knows. Keep the known ones separate. Then focus on an unknown one and add it to the stack of known words when your child is ready. When your child gets good at the Essential Words 1, move on to the Essential Words 2. When your child is good at reading Essential Words 1 and 2, try the 100 Sight Words (1st Grade).
Here is an ever so delightful game to help your child get better at reading by practicing the 100 first grade sight words. Read the directions and then print off and cut out the version of Bang! that is currently appropriate for your child. Your child's BANG! level will be indicated on your SEP conference reports. You'll receive an SEP report at the beginning of October and again at the end of January or beginning of February. If you don't know your child's Bang! level, contact me to find out.