Sight word homework

Dear families,

We are working diligently to pair letters and sounds to create words.  Children are eager to learn to read.  In an effort to gain as much practice as possible in easily recognizable words, I am sending home a list of sight words.  They are laminated and can even go on the refrigerator after practice.  These words are known as sight words, or words that are known by sight.  We do not sound them out or even think about them--remember back when you memorized math facts?  Very similar concept.
How long you study with your child is completely up to you.  I would like to suggest if your child is resistant, stop for a little while and come back to it at a later time.  I have the words available on
http://www.spellingcity.com/mllc04/ where games are available for the sight words.

Other activities you can do at home to practice would be:

• for your child to try spelling the words with their eyes shut

• circling them in the newspaper  

• finding them in the books you read every day with your child

I have a volunteer that will assess the words your child has learned once a week.  I will expect your child to use the words they have learned between home and school in their writing.

You will receive the first list this week.

There are some 80 or so sight words the children are expected to know upon entering first grade.
I believe you know your child best and will use your own discretion as to the amount of time you dedicate on sight words.  I feel between the two of us, we will have your learner ready to meet and even exceed that expectation.