{"id":8936,"date":"2026-08-25T19:06:56","date_gmt":"2026-08-25T13:36:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/?p=8936"},"modified":"2026-08-25T21:37:30","modified_gmt":"2026-08-25T16:07:30","slug":"sight-words-for-lkg-and-ukg-students","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/sight-words-for-lkg-and-ukg-students\/","title":{"rendered":"Sight Words for LKG and UKG Students: Complete Age-Wise Lists"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"577\" src=\"https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Sight-Words-for-LKG-and-UKG-Students-1024x577.webp\" alt=\"Sight Words for LKG and UKG Students\" class=\"wp-image-8966\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Sight-Words-for-LKG-and-UKG-Students-1024x577.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Sight-Words-for-LKG-and-UKG-Students-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Sight-Words-for-LKG-and-UKG-Students-768x433.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Sight-Words-for-LKG-and-UKG-Students.webp 1201w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If your child&#8217;s school diary comes with the mandate of&nbsp; <em>\u201cpractice sight words at home,\u201d <\/em>&nbsp;it may leave you wondering what makes these words special.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Simply put, sight words are\u00a0 common words that are remembered by sight and not by blending sounds. Sight words derive their name from the fact that children learn to recognise them by seeing them instantly. Words like <em>the<\/em>, <em>was<\/em>, and <em>said<\/em> are common examples of sight words. Practising sight words also supports early <mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-orange-color\">English learning for preschoolers<\/mark> by helping children recognise familiar words more confidently.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this post, you will find two complete age\u2011wise lists (LKG and UKG) plus a simple practice method that takes just 5 minutes a day.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_69_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/sight-words-for-lkg-and-ukg-students\/#What_Are_Sight_Words_and_Why_Do_Schools_Insist_on_Them\" title=\"What Are Sight Words and Why Do Schools Insist on Them?\">What Are Sight Words and Why Do Schools Insist on Them?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/sight-words-for-lkg-and-ukg-students\/#Sight_Words_for_LKG_Students_The_First_40\" title=\"Sight Words for LKG Students (The First 40)\">Sight Words for LKG Students (The First 40)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/sight-words-for-lkg-and-ukg-students\/#Sight_Words_for_UKG_Students_The_Next_60\" title=\"Sight Words for UKG Students (The Next 60)\">Sight Words for UKG Students (The Next 60)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/sight-words-for-lkg-and-ukg-students\/#Sight_Words_to_Simple_Sentences\" title=\"Sight Words to Simple Sentences\">Sight Words to Simple Sentences<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/sight-words-for-lkg-and-ukg-students\/#5-Minute_Daily_Practice_Methods_That_Actually_Stick\" title=\"5-Minute Daily Practice Methods That Actually Stick\">5-Minute Daily Practice Methods That Actually Stick<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/sight-words-for-lkg-and-ukg-students\/#1_Flashcard_Flip_Game\" title=\"1. Flashcard Flip Game &nbsp;\">1. Flashcard Flip Game &nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/sight-words-for-lkg-and-ukg-students\/#2_Storybook_Word_Hunt\" title=\"2. Storybook Word Hunt&nbsp;&nbsp;\">2. Storybook Word Hunt&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/sight-words-for-lkg-and-ukg-students\/#3_Sticky_Wall_Words\" title=\"3. Sticky Wall Words&nbsp;&nbsp;\">3. Sticky Wall Words&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/sight-words-for-lkg-and-ukg-students\/#4_Word_of_the_Day_at_Breakfast\" title=\"4. Word of the Day at Breakfast&nbsp;&nbsp;\">4. Word of the Day at Breakfast&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/sight-words-for-lkg-and-ukg-students\/#5_Spot%E2%80%91It_in_the_Street\" title=\"5. Spot\u2011It in the Street&nbsp;&nbsp;\">5. Spot\u2011It in the Street&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/sight-words-for-lkg-and-ukg-students\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" title=\"Frequently Asked Questions\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/sight-words-for-lkg-and-ukg-students\/#1_How_many_sight_words_should_an_LKG_child_know\" title=\"1. How many sight words should an LKG child know?\">1. How many sight words should an LKG child know?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/sight-words-for-lkg-and-ukg-students\/#2_How_many_sight_words_should_a_UKG_child_know\" title=\"2. How many sight words should a UKG child know?\">2. How many sight words should a UKG child know?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/sight-words-for-lkg-and-ukg-students\/#3_What_is_the_difference_between_sight_words_and_phonics\" title=\"3. What is the difference between sight words and phonics?\">3. What is the difference between sight words and phonics?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/sight-words-for-lkg-and-ukg-students\/#4_My_child_keeps_forgetting_sight_words_%E2%80%94_what_should_I_do\" title=\"4. My child keeps forgetting sight words \u2014 what should I do?\">4. My child keeps forgetting sight words \u2014 what should I do?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/sight-words-for-lkg-and-ukg-students\/#5_Should_sight_words_be_taught_before_or_after_phonics\" title=\"5. Should sight words be taught before or after phonics?\">5. Should sight words be taught before or after phonics?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/sight-words-for-lkg-and-ukg-students\/#To_Sum_Up\" title=\"To Sum Up\">To Sum Up<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Are_Sight_Words_and_Why_Do_Schools_Insist_on_Them\"><\/span>What Are Sight Words and Why Do Schools Insist on Them?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Sight words exist for two big reasons. First, they appear constantly in every text \u2014 words like <em>the<\/em>, <em>is<\/em>, <em>was<\/em>, and <em>said<\/em> show up on almost every page. Second, these words break phonics rules, and children cannot sound them out and therefore must learn to recognise them.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The payoff of knowing sight words is huge. A child who knows just 50 sight words can already read most of a simple storybook with confidence. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.naeyc.org\/resources\/topics\/literacy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-orange-color\">NAEYC&#8217;s<\/mark><\/em><\/a> early literacy guidance notes that recognising familiar words quickly frees a young reader&#8217;s attention for understanding the story itself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is important to remember that sight words and phonics work together, not instead of each other. If phonics helps children decode new words, sight words give them fluency with the most common ones. For more on phonics, see our <mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-orange-color\">Phonics Sounds A to Z<\/mark> post.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Before getting to sight words, if you think two- and three-letter words need practice, you can find a handy list here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"577\" src=\"https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Sight-Words-for-LKG-and-UKG-Students-1-1024x577.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8967\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Sight-Words-for-LKG-and-UKG-Students-1-1024x577.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Sight-Words-for-LKG-and-UKG-Students-1-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Sight-Words-for-LKG-and-UKG-Students-1-768x433.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Sight-Words-for-LKG-and-UKG-Students-1.webp 1201w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sight_Words_for_LKG_Students_The_First_40\"><\/span>Sight Words for LKG Students (The First 40)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For LKG students, sight words are taught gradually. It is important that they master one set before moving to the next so they can build confidence step by step.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Set 1<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Set 2<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Set 3<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Set 4<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">a<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">he<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">go<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">up<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">I<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">she<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">no<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">look<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">the<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">to<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">see<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">come<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">is<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">we<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">can<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">down<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">it<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">me<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">and<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">here<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">in<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">my<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">you<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">not<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">on<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">at<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">am<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">big<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">at<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">be<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">do<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">little<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">an<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">so<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">of<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">one<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">by<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">all<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">as<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">two<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sight_Words_for_UKG_Students_The_Next_60\"><\/span>Sight Words for UKG Students (The Next 60)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Before starting these sets, it is prudent that children revise LKG sight words to ensure fluency. These UKG words add more variety while also including tricky, phonics\u2011breaking essentials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Set 1<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Set 2<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Set 3<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Set 4<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Set 5<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Set 6<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">the<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">was<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">said<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">are<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">have<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">come<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">some<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">what<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">where<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">who<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">when<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">why<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">they<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">there<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">here<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">their<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">them<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">then<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">out<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">about<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">very<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">every<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">only<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">again<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">do<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">does<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">want<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">like<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">all<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">also<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">once<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">upon<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">always<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">could<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">should<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">would<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">because<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">before<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">after<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">were<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">been<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">into<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">over<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">under<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">around<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">any<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">many<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">more<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">go<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">to<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">no<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">so<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">one<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">two<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">three<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">four<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">five<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">six<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">seven<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">eight<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"577\" src=\"https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Sight-Words-for-LKG-and-UKG-Students-2-1024x577.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8968\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Sight-Words-for-LKG-and-UKG-Students-2-1024x577.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Sight-Words-for-LKG-and-UKG-Students-2-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Sight-Words-for-LKG-and-UKG-Students-2-768x433.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Sight-Words-for-LKG-and-UKG-Students-2.webp 1201w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sight_Words_to_Simple_Sentences\"><\/span>Sight Words to Simple Sentences<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Once children know their sight words, the next step is combining them into short, meaningful sentences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Here are some examples:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>I can see the cat.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>He is in the car.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The dog was here.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>We go to the park.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>She said it is big.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>They are at home.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>It is important to remember that daily practice is key. You could do it by way of storybook reading, pointing out sight words inside the text and letting your child read them aloud. Just 5 minutes a day can go a long way in building confidence and fluency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5-Minute_Daily_Practice_Methods_That_Actually_Stick\"><\/span>5-Minute Daily Practice Methods That Actually Stick<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Flashcard_Flip_Game\"><\/span>1. Flashcard Flip Game &nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Write sight words on cards and flip them quickly. Ask your child to \u201ccatch\u201d the word by saying it aloud.&nbsp; The speed makes the exercise fun.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Storybook_Word_Hunt\"><\/span>2. Storybook Word Hunt&nbsp;&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>During bedtime reading, pause and let your child spot sight words like <em>the<\/em> or <em>was<\/em> inside the text. Children enjoy this exercise as it turns reading into a treasure hunt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Sticky_Wall_Words\"><\/span>3. Sticky Wall Words&nbsp;&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Put sticky notes with sight words on a wall or door. Each time your child passes it, they can read one aloud.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Word_of_the_Day_at_Breakfast\"><\/span>4. Word of the Day at Breakfast&nbsp;&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Choose one sight word each morning.&nbsp; Write it on a card and use it in sentences at the breakfast table.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Spot%E2%80%91It_in_the_Street\"><\/span>5. Spot\u2011It in the Street&nbsp;&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Point out sight words on shop signs, billboards, or posters while walking outside. Real\u2011world spotting makes words feel useful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These short and playful routines keep sight word practice light and consistent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"577\" src=\"https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Sight-Words-for-LKG-and-UKG-Students-3-1024x577.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8969\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Sight-Words-for-LKG-and-UKG-Students-3-1024x577.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Sight-Words-for-LKG-and-UKG-Students-3-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Sight-Words-for-LKG-and-UKG-Students-3-768x433.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Sight-Words-for-LKG-and-UKG-Students-3.webp 1201w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_How_many_sight_words_should_an_LKG_child_know\"><\/span>1. How many sight words should an LKG child know?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>By the end of LKG, children usually recognize about 40 sight words (like a, I, the, is, in, on). These are the foundation for UKG learning.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_How_many_sight_words_should_a_UKG_child_know\"><\/span>2. How many sight words should a UKG child know?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>UKG students typically expand to 60 sight words, including phonics\u2011breaking essentials (was, said, are, have, come, some, what, where, who). This prepares them for simple storybooks.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_What_is_the_difference_between_sight_words_and_phonics\"><\/span>3. What is the difference between sight words and phonics?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Phonics teaches children to decode new words by blending sounds. By contrast, sight words often don\u2019t follow sound rules. Together, the two make reading possible.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_My_child_keeps_forgetting_sight_words_%E2%80%94_what_should_I_do\"><\/span>4. My child keeps forgetting sight words \u2014 what should I do?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Use playful repetition \u2014 flashcards, sticky notes, or spotting words in storybooks. Short, daily practice helps words stick.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/act-early\/milestones\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-orange-color\">CDC&#8217;s developmental milestones<\/mark><\/a> show wide normal variation in early language skills, so a child who needs more repetition with sight words is usually right on track<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Should_sight_words_be_taught_before_or_after_phonics\"><\/span>5. Should sight words be taught before or after phonics?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>They work best side by side. Phonics builds decoding skills, while sight words give instant fluency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"To_Sum_Up\"><\/span>To Sum Up<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Sight words unlock fluent reading. Once children recognize them instantly, reading becomes that much easier.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Teach in small sets. It is best to go with 10 words at a time before moving forward.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Consistency beats cramming. 5 minutes of playful practice each day works far better than doing it for an hour once a week.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>With this steady approach, parents can turn sight word practice into a joyful routine that truly sticks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zerotothree.org\/issue-areas\/early-language-and-literacy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-orange-color\">Zero to Three<\/mark><\/em><\/a> emphasises that early literacy grows through warm, everyday reading moments together, and sight word practice fits naturally into that routine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At <a href=\"https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-orange-color\">Footprints Play School<\/mark><\/a> we use active learning that allows children to build stronger brain connections to remember high-frequency sight words.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If your child&#8217;s school diary comes with the mandate of&nbsp; \u201cpractice sight words at home,\u201d &nbsp;it may leave you wondering what makes these words special. 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