Seeing and Knowing
Recognizing Common Words
Beginner
​Write out common words like big, red, jump, and help your child recognize these words.
Tip: Write the words in fun ways such as in the sand, snow, or dirt or with fun coloured pens and markers.
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Intermediate
​Encourage your child to spot common words when out and about.
Tip: Try finding words on benches, buses, buildings, and fences.
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Experienced
​Read to your child and have them point out common words in a story.
Tip: Add new words as your child is ready.
Reference: Blackwell, R & Laman, S. (2013). Strategies to Teach Sight Words in an Elementary Classroom. International Journal of Education,​ ​5(​4), 38-39. https://doi.org/10.5296/ije.v5i4.4024
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Why is this important?
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Remembering common sight words helps children recognize them quickly, and when children do not need to sound words out, it improves their reading fluency.
Looking for more information?
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Check out our Sight Words resource to reference throughout the activity!