8 HINTS FOR USING BOB BOOKS SIGHT WORDS

1.All children have different learning styles. Some kids want to figure out sight words on their own, others appreciate more guidance. Either way is fine.

2.Many sight words cannot be “sounded out.” They can often be understood in the context of the sentence or through picture clues.

3.Flash cards can be great sight word teaching tools. It is important to keep flash cards fun by limiting your sessions to three or four minutes.

4.To start, read the sentence on the flash card out loud with your child. Then turn over the card and ask if your child can recognize the word.

5.Only show a sight word card for a few seconds. If your child does not know the word, calmly say it, then flip the card and let your child read the sentence. It can take a number of repetitions for children to know sight words automatically.

6.There are lots of games you can play with flash cards. Try this one: Place several flash cards in front of your child. Ask him to make up a sentence using one or more of the sight words. How many sight words can he use in one sentence?

7.Go on a Sight Word Treasure Hunt. Give your child one or two flash cards. How many times can she find the words on a page of a magazine or favorite book? For a different challenge, hand her more flash cards. See if she can find all the words!

8.Remember, keep your reading and sight words sessions light and have fun.