When teaching sight words for second graders, there are some differences to notice. Sight words are important to teach but they are not just for memorization. Today we’ll cover some strategies to use instead.

In this episode we'll talk about:

• What are sight words
• How to introduce sight words
• Irregular spelled or heart words
• Play dough sight word mats
• Sight word letter boxes
• Sight word interactive notebooks
• Additional sight word activities

BLOG POST / SHOW NOTES LINK:  https://sharedteaching.com/sight-words-for-second-graders/

Resources Mentioned in This Episode:

• Episode 29:  How to Introduce Sight Words in 5 Powerful Ways
• Episode 80:  Science of Reading and Sight Words: Making Your Centers Work
• Sight Word Interactive Notebook
• Sight Words Ideas for Parents
• Sight Word Letter Boxes
• Sight Word Play Dough Mats for Older Students

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