Although the Science of Reading can be traced back as far as the 1800s it is recently gaining in popularity in current educational practices. It makes sense that we may wonder why sight words are important or if they conflict with these “new” practices.

In today's episode I'm discussing why sight words are still important and can work with a solid Science of Reading approach to your reading instruction. There is still a need for sight word instruction and practice. Listen to the episode to find out more.

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Resources Mentioned In This Episode:

• Episode 58: Why Sight Word Centers Are Still Beneficial - Even With Science of Reading

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