What is My Sight Words Workbook about?
My Sight Words Workbook is a kids’ reading workbook that teaches the first 101 sight words from the Fry word list using tracing, writing, and hands-on activities.
What will my child be able to do after using this sight words workbook?
It helps your child recognize high-frequency words instantly without sounding them out. The goal is to build confidence and support more independent reading.
Which sight words does this book teach?
It teaches the first 101 sight words from the Fry word list, introduced in order of the words most commonly encountered in print.
How is each sight word lesson set up in My Sight Words Workbook?
Each word page includes a practice section to say, trace, and write the word, followed by two additional practice activities. The last activity has kids unscramble the word and paste it into a sentence.
Does this workbook include games and extra activities beyond the 101 words?
Yes, there’s a bonus game section at the end with activities like word searches, matching games, color-by-sight-words pages, a hidden picture, and a crossword-style puzzle.
Are there cut-and-paste activities in this sight words workbook?
Yes, many pages ask kids to cut out letters and paste them in the correct order to complete a sentence using the sight word.
Does the book teach pronunciation or sound tips for tricky sight words?
Yes, many pages include quick sound cues (for example, how “th” sounds in “the,” or that the “h” is silent in “what”).
How should we use this workbook—one word a day or at our own pace?
It’s designed to be used one sight word at a time at your child’s pace. The parent note recommends spending as much time as needed on each word until your child can identify it quickly.
How do I know when my child has mastered a sight word?
A word is considered mastered when your child can quickly identify it by sight without trying to sound out each letter.
Does My Sight Words Workbook include a way to track progress?
Yes, it includes a star-coloring progress tracker so kids can color a star after completing each activity.
Is there an answer key for the bonus puzzles and games?
Yes, the back of the book includes an Answer Key section for the bonus activities.
Who wrote My Sight Words Workbook?
My Sight Words Workbook is by Laurin Brainard, MEd, a first-grade teacher, curriculum designer, and the founder of ThePrimaryBrain.com.
If my child struggles with phonics rules, will this book still help?
Yes, it’s designed for sight words that don’t always follow phonics rules, so kids practice recognizing them instantly through repeated exposure and activities.
If I want a workbook that mixes handwriting practice with reading practice, is this a good fit?
Yes, each sight word page includes tracing and writing practice along with reading-focused activities like finding the word, mazes, matching, and completing a sentence.
