{"id":9194,"date":"2022-10-01T14:45:04","date_gmt":"2022-10-01T14:45:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nutsaboutreading.com\/?p=9194"},"modified":"2022-10-01T14:47:50","modified_gmt":"2022-10-01T14:47:50","slug":"sight-words-and-symbol-imagery-learning-how-to-read","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nutsaboutreading.com\/sight-words-and-symbol-imagery-learning-how-to-read\/","title":{"rendered":"Sight Words and Symbol Imagery – Learning How to Read"},"content":{"rendered":"
Sight Words and Symbol Imagery – Learning How to Read<\/p>\n
The top 10 sight words that every child should know and instantly identify by end of kindergarten:<\/p>\n
These are the top 10 sight words that every child should know to be able to effectively read<\/a> and write. These words are common and frequently used, so it is important for children to be able to recognize them quickly and easily. Sight words can be taught through a variety of methods, such as flash cards, books, and games. With a little practice, your child will be able to master these words in no time!<\/p>\n There are many reasons why teaching sight words is important for parents to know. First, sight words are the most frequently used words in the English language, so it is important for children to be able to recognize them quickly and easily. Second, sight words often don’t follow the normal \u201cexpectations\u201d or rules of spelling [Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes<\/a>], so they can be difficult for children to sound out. Finally, knowing sight words can help children become better readers overall. By being able to quickly recognize common words, they can focus more on the meaning (comprehension<\/a>) of the text and less on decoding (rate of reading) individual words.<\/p>\n Ultimately, teaching sight words is an important part of helping children become successful readers.\u00a0 Most words you read are \u2018sight words.\u2019\u00a0 By the end of 3rd<\/sup> grade there are approximately 300 sight words that should be mastered by your child.\u00a0 The most common sight word lists used are the \u2018Dolch\u2019 and \u2018Fry\u2019s\u2019 sight words.\u00a0 You can find these lists many places on the internet.\u00a0 Download your own copy for practice.<\/p>\nWhy is teaching sight words important for parents to know:<\/em><\/strong><\/h2>\n