Sight words are high-frequency words that children should learn to recognize instantly, without needing to sound them out. These words help boost reading fluency and comprehension, especially for beginning readers.
Words like me and my appear often in early reading materials. Mastering them helps young learners read more smoothly and build confidence with simple sentences.
Children learn best with frequent repetition, movement, and playful use of words. Saying the words aloud, writing them, and reading them in sentences helps solidify recognition.
Write words like me or my on the mirror with a washable marker and say them together.
Act out words like look or make and have your child guess and say them.
Let children decorate the word not with stickers or glitter to make it memorable.
Each morning, point out a sight word like my in a story or around the home.
Use letter tiles or blocks to spell out make, me, or look.
Some children may mix up similar-looking or sounding words. Keep learning light and supportive to help them overcome these challenges.
The sight words — look, make, me, my, and not — help children build strong reading habits. Through play, conversation, and repetition, your child will become a more confident reader.