High-Frequency Words
Build sentences using high-frequency words
Practice reading sentences fluently
Understand how words work together in context
“Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it.”
— Proverbs 22:6 (WEB)Just as we learn words carefully, we learn God's ways carefully
Gather students and review previous sight words on word wall. Sing a short song about words.
Demonstrate how to build simple sentences using sight words. Show how words connect to make meaning.
Students use word cards to create sentences about Jesus or things they love
Simpler: Use 3 word cards with teacher help
Challenge: Create multiple sentences with more complex words
Share one sentence created during activity
Dear Jesus, thank you for giving us words to share your love.
Coming up: Tomorrow we will play sight word games!
“In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.”
— John 1:1 (WEB)🎯 Activity: Point to each word while reciting to help recognize sight words
Sight words are words children recognize instantly without sounding out
Some children may get frustrated with memorization
Child's ability to recognize and use words in context