Learning to Read Part 3: Sight Words

This video blog is the third installment in the series identifying the important components of reading programs for early readers.

Part 1 discussed the role of emergent literacy or whole language.

Part 2 discussed the importance of children learning about letter sound relationships and word identification strategies.

And this installment looks at the importance of learning sight words;

As I mentioned in the last post, the two posts linked below will be helpful for parents of children who are learning sight words or letter sound relationships as they include strategies for having fun with letters and words;

• Learning Letters Playfully
• Short Term Memory Games (particularly the list of suggestions found at the bottom of the post)