Kindergarten Cafe Podcast

77. A Weekly Routine for Teaching Sight Words in Kindergarten


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Teaching sight words, high-frequency words, trick works, whatever you choose to call them are a key element of early literacy. In this episode, I discuss the evolution of sight word instruction, and talk about outdated methods of rote memorization with a more effective strategy that introduces one word per week. It’s a necessity to memorize high-frequency words that often defy phonetic rules, such as "my" and "like" and I outline my approach to engaging students through interactive routines. Using fully decodable poems and hands-on activities like word walls and games, I stress the importance of ongoing practice to reinforce sight word recognition. 

In this episode I share:
  • Phonics and Sight Words Connection
  • Strategies for Teaching Sight Words
  • Routine for Teaching Sight Words
  • Engaging Students with Sight Words

Resources:
  • Teaching to Read & Write High Frequency Words (Trick Words, Sight Words) BUNDLE

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