For example, “though” and “through” look nearly identical.
Familiarity and fluency with sight words mean that your child will not have to sound them out or ask for help.Īs your child develops their reading skills and practices different words, their vocabulary will expand. Sight words, also called spelling words, are words that a reader recognizes immediately. 1st grade sight words are an alternative name for 1st grade spelling words and are what helps 6 and 7 year-olds become faster, stronger readers. Sight words will create the groundwork on which to build further, more complex reading skills. Getting sufficient practice with these words is increasingly impactful as your child moves through first grade.
First grade sight words are important for ensuring your child has the reading skills they need.