Sight Words
High Frequency Words
Dolch Words
Fry Words
Popcorn Words

No matter what you call them, these are words that students need to read quickly and accurately to increase their fluency.

Sight words are taught as early as Kindergarten.  There are a few theories as to what actually constitutes a "Sight Word".  For a CCSD definition (with early readers), sight words are the words that do not easily sound out, and are frequently used. 

See the links below for word lists and games to practice high-frequency words.  Please also see the district letter below regarding sight words and how they fit in with the district philosophy about learning to read.

Printable Dolch Lists: These are the 220 most commonly used words. You can print the complete list or the list they have divided by grade level.

Links to Sight Word Online Games: Family Learning has such a great list of games and links here!

Sight Word Matching Game: Memory Games using sight words. Lets you choose the grade level.

Popcorn Words: Fun game with monkeys and popcorn. A word is read and you choose the popcorn with that word in it. Three levels available. Seems more for 1st-2nd grade or advanced Kindergarten.

Starfall Sight Words Match:  Sight Word matching game with basic Kindergarten words.

Dolch Word Games: Several games to practice the Dolch words. Great variety of activities. Great practice, but not too fancy with graphics.

Sight Word Games: Links to various sight word games. Geared for 1st grade students.

ABCya Spelling Practice: Cute and interactive way to practice spelling sight words.

Dolch Word.net: Choose the level you want, and a page of links to Dolch word games appears.

Fry Words: Print fry words 100 at at time...

Sight Words: This website has free printable games and flashcards to help your child learn sight words.

Spelling City: Help your child practice spelling their sight words by typing them in on the spelling list.  This site creates tests for them and even reads the words and says them in sentences. There is also a spelling city app available.

Houghton Mifflin Spelling and Vocabulary Practice: Choose a grade level and practice sight words and vocabulary words with a variety of activities and games.

Sight Word Documents

District Letter Regarding Sight Words: A letter to teachers about the district philosophy on using & teaching sight words.

Highest Frequency Words with Saxon Phonics: A table showing the highest frequency words and when they are introduced in Saxon Phonics.