Each high-frequency word has its own dedicated resource pack which includes tracing activities, writing activities and highlighting activities. So once a child has learned to say a few basic words, it’s time for us to start expanding their vocabulary to include a range of words. Dolch investigated children's literature in the 1930s and compiled a list of terms that were often used yet difficult to decode using phonics principles. The main version of the First 100 High-Frequency Words Activity Booklet downloads as an A5 booklet so check your settings before printing! Our lovely resource creation team have amended the resource and the new version is now available to download.

The Letters and Sounds assessment taken in Year 1 of UK Primary Education tests both children's level of phonic knowledge and their ability to read unseen words based on the sounds they already know. They'll be able to recognise a wider number and variety of words and delve further into the fantastic world of authors and fictional characters.When your child has mastered these 100 initial high frequency words, be sure to check out our Next 200 Words Assessment Checklist. Therefore, by learning about them thoroughly in English classes, children can improve their spoken communication skills and feel better understood when communicating ideas. If you liked this resource you might want to check out this lovely high frequency sight word cut-outs. To involve kids in the learning process, these resources frequently combine visuals, audio, and interactive activities. Introduce sight words in meaningful phrases or brief paragraphs as opposed to presenting them alone.

Another fun way to help your child to learn these high frequency words is to choose a handful of the words and encourage them to make a silly sentence which contains as many of them as possible! The Fry list seeks to provide kids with the vocabulary they need to recognize and read proficiently by including a wide variety of terms.

If a child has completed Phase 1-5 phonics study by the end of Year 1, they should be able to accurately read all the words likely to be included in the assessment. Designed to engage young minds, this printable is suitable for children in preschool through first grade, making it an essential tool in building a strong foundation in reading and language development.

By finding the correct connective words for each sentence, children can also learn how different words are used to connect different types of sentences and hence contribute to different meanings. I would want to add in extra columns with "R" and "W" at the top so that the same sheet can be used for each child throughout the year but a different date be written in the "R" and "W" box. The words on the Fry list span a vast vocabulary, from straightforward nouns like "the" and "and" to more intricate concepts like "information" and "communication. Perfect for working through over the course of a term, this booklet is an engaging and enjoyable way to make sure that you are teaching all 100 words.The Fry list is extensive and focused on word frequency, whereas the Dolch list concentrates on commonly used words that are not easily decodable by phonics. Beginning in Reception, children will be given around 45 high frequency words to learn over the course of the year to recognise and read. You can highlight one of these words every day with our Word of the Day Calendar, ideal for getting children to engage with ones that they find particularly tricky with an in depth focus.

Fry, an educational psychologist, and professor at Rutgers University, developed the Fry sight word list. The criterion used to choose words is one of the main distinctions between the Fry and Dolch sight word lists. This handy set of A4 high frequency word mats feature the key high frequency words encountered in Key Stage 1.It is the perfect morning work, guided reading or filler activity to improve spelling and reading of the first 100 high-frequency key words.