Sight words are words that appear most frequently in text. They should be recognized instantly by readers. Often these words cannot be sounded out and memorization is crucial. Most games start with the most basic lists and then progressively advance to more difficult words. Sight word mastery along with explicit phonics and comprehension instruction leads to strong, capable readers. Here are some apps to help students practice their sight word recognition.
endless reader (free)
Kids will have a blast learning sight words and their context and usage with the adorable Endless monsters. Each word features an interactive word puzzle with letters that come alive, and then a sentence puzzle with words that become what they describe. See the word “dog” as a barking dog, and the word “up” reach for the sky!
Eggy 100 HD
Sight Words
(FREE includes 100 words, additional sets AVAILABLE for $.99)
Smiley Sight Words ($1.99)
Sight Words Learning Games & Reading Flash Cards (Free for Pre-k, $2.99 for all grade levels)
Students can choose six different games and practice sight words at different grade levels.
Sight Words Ninja – Slicing Game to Learn to Read ($1.99)
Children slice their way through sight words from preschool to grade 3.
A fun game to play with sounds, and animations that keep kids engaged.
Dynamic game play adjusts difficulty (the number of sight words) automatically based on player skills to keep kids both challenged and entertained vs. getting bored.
HOMER Reading: Learn to Read (One month Free then $7.99 per month)
HOMER reading helps children develop phonics, sight words, and early reading skills. HOMER Reading combines your child’s passions and current reading level to create a personalized learn-to-read plan. It includes thousands of lessons on phonics, sight words, ABCs and more and grows with your child from age 2 to 8.
CSUF Reading Center 