Sight words are those words that readers should instantly recognize. They are among a group of high frequency words that compose 75% of the words that children encounter in text and use in their own writing on a daily basis. Many of these sight words do not follow standard phonics rules or spelling patterns, which makes them difficult for early readers to recognize and sound out. The word searches in this book will provide your child with repeated exposure to grade-level-appropriate sight words and vocabulary. Research shows that repetition is essential for the brain to learn and recall information. Automatic recognition of these words helps develop reading fluency and build a strong foundation in reading comprehension, an important skill for academic success. In addition, solving word search puzzles provides fun spelling practice.

Upon your child’s completion of each activity, use the provided incentive chart with stickers to track progress and celebrate your child’s success.

Whether students need extra practice with grade-level skills or a head start on next year, Stick Kids^® Workbooks offer engaging activities, games, and puzzles that help make learning lots of fun. Each book features full-color activities, a list of the skills, and an explanation of why those skills are important for development. Also included are helpful tips, an answer key, a handy tracking sheet, and appearances by the lovable Stick Kids!

These skill practice workbooks are perfect for use at school, or as entertaining activities on the go. Great for school breaks, vacations, and year-long practice.

SKILLS

• Sight word recognition and identification
• Synonyms and antonyms
• Letter/sound knowledge
• Vocabulary development

HOW YOU CAN HELP SUPPORT LEARNING

• Have your child read the sight words aloud to you before beginning each page.
• Draw attention to sight words when reading books with your child.
• Provide your child with a sight words list to refer to when writing.
• Use crayons to copy each word in different colors.
• Support your child in using the following strategies to complete the word searches:
  • Use a finger or the eraser end of a pencil to guide the search for words.
  • Scan back and forth along each row (or up and down each column) to look for the first letter in each word.
  • Cross off the words in the Word Box as they are found.

Please note: In the eBook version of this title, stickers are not included.