High Frequency Words

High-frequency words are essential for your child's reading development. Below you will see the "Dolch 1st Grade Word List" and the "Fry Word List". These words are commonly found in reading and writing, making it important for students to recognize them quickly.

By mastering these high-frequency words, your child will become a more fluent and confident reader. These lists are included in the Florida B.E.S.T. Standards for English Language Arts. 

I encourage you to practice these words at home to support their learning!

Activities to do at Home

Whipped Cream/Shaving Cream Writing

Materials:

  • Whipped cream or shaving cream

  • Counter or table

  • Flashcards or list of high-frequency words

Directions:

  1. Apply a layer of whipped cream or shaving cream on the counter or table.

  2. Encourage your child to spread it out evenly.

  3. Have them practice writing sight words using their finger.

  4. Provide flashcards or a list for reference as needed.

Benefits:

  • Engagement: The sensory experience keeps kids interested.
  • Memory Retention:  interaction helps reinforce word recognition.
  • Movement: Writing in the cream encourages active participation, making learning more dynamic.

Pull and Peel Twizzlers

Materials:

  • Pull and Peel Twizzlers

  • Flashcards or a list of high-frequency words

  • A plate or clean surface

Directions:

  1. Lay the Pull and Peel Twizzlers on a plate or clean surface.

  2. Choose a high-frequency word from the flashcards or list.

  3. Have your child pull a piece of the Twizzlers and say the word aloud.

  4. For each letter in the word, they can peel a section of the Twizzler.

  5. Encourage them to practice writing the word in the air or on paper after pulling the pieces.

Benefits:

  • Fun and tasty: This activity makes learning enjoyable and rewarding.

  • Visual and hands-on learning: Pulling and peeling the candy helps reinforce the word's spelling in a playful way.

  • Repetition: The process of saying and interacting with the words aids in memory retention.

 Hopscotch

Materials:

  • Sidewalk chalk
  • A flat driveway or sidewalk space

Directions:

  1. Use chalk to create a hopscotch board in your driveway.
  2. Fill each square with a sight word from the week’s list.
  3. Have your child hop across the board, saying each word out loud as they land on it.
  4. While outside, encourage your child to decorate the sidewalk or driveway with their sight words, drawing or writing them creatively.

Benefits:

  • Active Learning: This combines physical activity with word practice, making it fun and engaging.
  • Visual Reinforcement: Writing and decorating with sight words helps with memory retention.
  • Enjoying Nature: This activity allows your child to enjoy the outdoors while learning.

Source:
TeacherVision Staff. (2007, February 15). Questions Before, During, and After Reading. TeacherVision. https://www.teachervision.com/reading-comprehension/questions-during-after-reading