Sight word: see

     Attaching meaning to sight words as they are introduced goes a long way toward helping children learn the words.  Recently we introduced the words, "see"  and  "no".  First, we looked at an art print of a detailed Chinese tapestry available at our school.  Children thought about what they could "see" and what they could not "see".  We wrote some of their responses on the paper.  

     Then, we read a decodable book from our reading curriculum, Harcourt Trophies.

     Next, we asked children to think about what they could see using this activity sheet.  The printable is on the next blog "see printable".  Feel free to copy it for your use too!  Our students were very successful with this activity!  

     Finally, we placed the print and the "see" and "not see" sentences in a center for students to think about and write of things they can see and not see in their writing journals.

Enjoy!

Molly and Laura