Hi,

As many of you may have noticed, this week I included sight word cards inside your children’s reading folders.  We printed these on cardstock in hopes that you will cut these and practice them with your child.  In years past, I was able to create individualized sight word rings for each child.  Each year has its own dynamic and I have not been able to keep the sight word rings updated like needed. Each night you read with your child,  I am asking that you take an extra 2 minutes and practice these words.  Sight words are leveled all the way through 3rd grade.  Knowing these words greatly improves their reading fluency.  When practicing the words, please make certain that your child is not struggling with more than 5 at time.  You can build your “stack” over time.  Once your child is ready for a new set, please send me a note and we can send the next set.  Also, on the classroom blog, you can find a link for sight word games that can be played online.  Creating your own games with the words is another great way to help build their fluency.  One thing to keep in mind, it is okay to also practice using input, rather than output.  If the words are new and your child is struggling, you can give them the word.  Thank you for your continued support with this wonderful program.  Please be certain to keep reading during our upcoming winter break.