Learning to read is a huge milestone! As parents and educators, we want to make that journey as smooth and fun as possible. One tool that can really help is focusing on sight words. These are words that children learn to recognize instantly, without needing to sound them out.
Imagine how much easier reading becomes when you automatically know words like “the,” “and,” and “is”! This builds confidence and allows children to focus on understanding the story, rather than struggling with individual words. Let’s explore how the Dolch list can be a game changer.