🔤 Sight Words

What your child will learn

• Students will be able to read the sight words 'the, a, is, I, you, my, we, go, see, and' when they see them in print.
• Students will be able to match each sight word to its picture or to a word with the same meaning.
• Students will be able to use a sight word in a short sentence of 3–5 words.

Lessons in this unit

1. Read the sight words: Read the ten sight words by sight. Use flashcards and a word wall. Say each word clearly and point to it.
2. Match words to pictures: Match each sight word to a picture that shows its meaning. For example, 'see' with an eye, 'I' with a child, 'go' with a running boy.
3. Use words in sentences: Use sight words in short spoken and written sentences. Start with 'I see the cat.' and 'We go to school.'
4. Read and find: Read a short sentence and find the sight word. Use a highlighter or point to the word.
5. Review and play: Play a game to review all ten sight words. Use a bingo or memory game.

Key words

sight word

A word you know just by looking, without sounding it out.

sentence

A group of words that tells a whole idea.

match

Put the same things together.

Help your child at home

What to watch for

The word 'the' is read as 'tee' because of the letter name.

Help: Say: This word says 'the'. We read it as a whole.

The word 'the' has a picture of its own.

Help: Say: 'The' points to something. We can show it with a picture of a cat.

The word 'is' is the same as 'it'.

Help: Say: 'Is' tells what something is doing. 'It' is a thing.

The word 'the' is always at the start of a sentence.

Help: Say: 'The' can be in the middle too, like 'I see the cat.'

Try this at home

• Look at the word card, say the word, then say it again without looking
• Read the word, then find the picture that shows it (see → 👀)
• Read the frame 'I see the ___.' chip by chip, then add a picture word (cat)
• Read the sentence word by word and stop at the glowing word

Quick questions to ask aloud

1. Which word says 'the'? (the / a / is / we)
   Show answer

   The word 'the' is spelt t-h-e.
2. Complete the sentence: 'I _ _ _ the cat.' (use 'see')
   Show answer

   The sentence is 'I see the cat.'
3. Read: 'I see the sun.' Which word is 'the'? (the / I / see / sun)
   Show answer

   The word 'the' is in the sentence.

Parent guide: how to help your child with Class 1 English

Frequently asked questions

What will my child learn in "Sight Words" (Class 1 English)?

Your child will be able to: read the sight words 'the, a, is, I, you, my, we, go, see, and' when they see them in print.; match each sight word to its picture or to a word with the same meaning.; use a sight word in a short sentence of 3–5 words..

How does MangoMindz teach "Sight Words"?

In 5 short parts (Read the sight words, Match words to pictures, Use words in sentences, Read and find, Review and play). Each part has a picture-based lesson read aloud by Mango Teacher, a quick check, and a quiz built from common mistakes children make, with Mango, a study buddy, for questions.

How long does "Sight Words" take?

About 120 minutes in total, spread over 5 parts of 15–25 minutes each.

How can I help my child with "Sight Words" at home?

Work through a small example together, such as: Look at the word card, say the word, then say it again without looking; Read the word, then find the picture that shows it (see → 👀). Then ask a quick question aloud: Which word says 'the'? (the / a / is / we)

What mistakes do children often make in "Sight Words"?

The word 'the' is read as 'tee' because of the letter name. Fix: Say: This word says 'the'. We read it as a whole. The word 'the' has a picture of its own. Fix: Say: 'The' points to something. We can show it with a picture of a cat. The word 'is' is the same as 'it'. Fix: Say: 'Is' tells what something is doing. 'It' is a thing.

Is "Sight Words" free on MangoMindz?

Yes. Every lesson part and quiz in "Sight Words" is free on MangoMindz, with no ads.