Mar 27 2025 17 mins 3
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 In this episode, I discuss the evolution of sight word instruction, and talk about outdated methods of rote memorization with a more effective strategy that introduces one word per week.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
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