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Sight Words  Sight words are words that a reader can recognize and read without sounding out each individual letter.  Many sight words are hard to sound out and usually break our grammar rules.  They must be memorized!  Spelling the sight words correctly is very important for students' writing. In my classroom, I give each student a keyring and every week I add two or three new sight words on index cards to the pack.  The cards stay in their D.O.G. folder zipper pouch and should be reviewed each evening.  I have found this to be the best way to have students review their words and keep them all together. Tips for Learning Sight Words: Use flashcards and review daily Write or trace popcorn words in bright colors or fun letters Write popcorn words outside with sidewalk chalk Search for popcorn words while reading books together Play sight word bingo or matching games Kindergarten Sight Words about any after an all and are as be because by come could day do does down for from go goes good how here have her him his home is into if just look little like me mother my or morning off one our out over of only people play said saw school see she so some that the their them there they this three to too two very was water we want were who what when where with would you your

Curriculum We use Saxon Phonics and Spelling for our language arts/reading curriculum. Controlled vocabulary and reading practice is used to reinforce the concepts that have been learned and taught, and to build confidence in their new readings skills.  Literature also  plays a major role by allowing numerous opportunities to listen to the "rhythm of our language, to enrich student vocabulary, and to ultimately develop a love of reading."  Spelling rules will be taught and continually reviewed throughout the program. Saxon Scope & Sequence We use Handwriting Without Tears for our handwriting curriculum. Since good handwriting is one of the foundational skills of language development, I will work daily to ensure that each letter formation is mastered.  The goal is for handwriting to become automatic and fluid.  You may visit www.hwtears.com for more information. Tips for Developing Fine Motor Skills