Research has confirmed that reading skills grow with the growth of a readers sight word vocabulary. Sight Words are words that a reader instantly knows without having to sound out. The following list includes many important and frequently used words in written language. Children need to know these words at a quick glance. If a reader can quickly identify these words he/she can focus their attention toward unknown words and comprehension.

 

 

My students have taught me that putting anything to a song aids in SUCCESS! We sing 80% of the day in the classroom. My ELL students make HUGE gains in their learning because of singing! Try a few of these songs below and see for yourself how singing will help your students be successful readers and writers!  

Alphabet Songs	"Themes" Songs
Consonant Digraph Songs	Short and Long Vowel Songs
Learn to Spell Word Songs	Words