Sight Words

Teaching your child to read does not have to be a stressful chore. Discover how to take the pressure off, meet your child exactly where they are, and build essential literacy foundations through everyday play and engaging stories.

Does your child need phonics or sight words? The answer is both! While phonics provides the logic to decode new words, sight words offer the speed for fluency. At Mavericks Tales, we use a symbiotic Sight and Sound balance to turn sounding it out into confident exploring. Learn when to focus on CVC patterns and when to introduce high-frequency words to build a bridge to reading success. Perfect for parents of beginning readers looking for a joyful, low-pressure approach.

Preparing for kindergarten doesn’t have to feel overwhelming. These 50 sight words help children build early reading confidence by recognizing common words they see every day. Learn which sight words matter most, how many your child really needs to know, and how playful, low-pressure exposure can support early literacy and a love of reading.