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Printable Sight Word Flash Cards
Eight big cards per page. Press New sheet for the next eight words.
How to use flash cards well
- Start with five to eight cards, not the whole list.
- Show a card for a few seconds. If your child gets it fast, it goes in the know it pile.
- If they stop, say the word, point out the tricky part, and use it in a sentence. Tick Answer key for a sentence for each word.
- Finish on a word they know, and stop after about five minutes.
Five games to play with the cards
Slap it: lay out six cards, say a word, and race to slap it. Go fish: print two sets and match pairs. Hide and seek: tape cards around the room and read each one you find. Stepping stones: place cards on the floor and read each one to cross. Beat the timer: see how many your child can read in thirty seconds, then try to beat it.
More ideas: sight word activities.
Questions
How many flash cards should we do at once?
Five to eight is plenty for young children. Keep it short and mix in a few they already know.
What paper should I use?
Card stock lasts longest, but plain paper is fine. Lamination helps in a classroom.
Is it really free?
Yes. Print as many as you like for home or class. Each sheet carries our web address at the bottom, and that's the only catch.
Can I use my own words?
Yes. Paste them into the list maker and tap Flash cards.
An app is on the way
We're building a Wordburrow app for iPhone. The plan is everything you can play here, plus offline play and a parent view of the words that have stuck. It isn't out yet. The whole game is free here in the meantime.
Coming soon on theApp Store