Oh man, do I have a treat for you! If you’ve got a little one heading off to kindergarten, you’ll definitely want to hang onto this sight words list. And trust me, it’s updated – none of that outdated nonsense here.
Check it out!
This list is going to come in super handy when you’re helping your youngster learn to read. These sight words are the most commonly used in the English language, so learning them helps kiddos read more fluently and comprehend what they’re reading better.
Why sight words matter
Let’s be real, reading can be tough to learn. But sight words take some of the difficulty out of it. When kids know these words by sight, they don’t have to figure them out letter by letter – they can recognize them quickly, which makes it easier for them to sound out unfamiliar words and actually enjoy reading!
How to use the sight words list
Okay, so now that you’re convinced that this sight words list is worth bookmarking, let me give you a little rundown on how to use it.
First things first, print it out – seriously, trust me on this one. You can stick it on your fridge or somewhere else handy so you can refer to it often while you’re working with your kiddo.
Then, once you’ve got it somewhere you won’t forget, start practicing! There are a few different ways you can use the list to help your youngster master these words:
1. Practice reading all the words every day
Your child won’t learn these sight words if they never see them, so make sure you’re practicing them regularly. Better yet, make it a daily habit! Set aside 10-15 minutes every day to read through the list and practice saying the words together.
2. Play games with the words
Turn learning into a game! There are so many fun activities you can do with these sight words – for example, you can write them on flash cards and have your child match them up, or create a scavenger hunt around your house where your kiddo has to find objects that match the words on the list.
3. Use the words when you read together
When you’re reading with your child, point out any of these sight words that appear in the text. This helps reinforce the words they’re learning and helps them understand how they fit into sentences. Plus, it’s a great way to make sure they’re actually paying attention to the story!
The nitty gritty
You might be wondering, what exactly are these sight words? Basically, they’re words that don’t follow the usual rules of English spelling, and they’re so common that kids should know them by heart in order to read fluently.
The sight words on this list are broken up by month. You’ll notice that the first few months have fewer words, and then as the school year progresses, more words are added. This is because the earlier months are focused on the basics, but as kids get more comfortable with reading, they’re ready to learn more complex words.
And without further ado, here are the sight words your kindergartner should know:
September:
the, and, a, to, in, is, you, that, it, of
October:
he, was, for, on, are, as, with, his, they, I
November:
at, be, this, have, from, or, one, had, by, word
December:
not, but, what, all, were, we, when, your, can, said
January:
there, use, an, each, which, she, do, how, their, if
February:
will, up, other, about, out, many, then, them, these, so
March:
some, her, would, make, like, him, into, time, has, look
April:
two, more, write, go, see, number, no, way, could, people
May:
my, than, first, water, been, called, who, am, its, now
Alright, there you have it! This sight words list is going to be a total lifesaver for you and your kiddo. Happy reading!
