![]() ![]() I thought it may also be helpful to see the following words list that was given by The School Run as “The top 100 high frequency words” for both children and adults: Like, said, look, with, this, love, play, went, came, here, and come Me, to, is, of, at, on, he, go, in, up, it, by, we, my, no, do, as, if, and to Three letter words:īig, dog, cat, for, the, you, she, dad, mom, with, can, see, was, not, all, and, now, and will Four letter words: Here is a list of high frequency words for kindergarten students: Though there are many different lists available across the internet, I have tried to pull together a list of the 50 high frequency words for kindergarten that I could find most often. List of 50 high frequency words for Kindergarten In essence, our goal when teaching our children high frequency words is for each of the words to become sight words for them ( The Measured Mom, link HERE). As adults, many of the words we see, by definition, would be sight words, even if they are simple to sound out. Though some kindergarten sight words will be decodable words, others may be irregular words. Sight words are those words that we know automatically when we see them. With that definition in mind, we can see the difference between sight words and high frequency. A sight-word vocabulary refers to the pool of words a student can effortlessly recognize.” – David A. “A sight word is a word that is instantly and effortlessly recalled from memory, regardless of whether it is phonically regular or irregular. To start, let us look at the definition of a sight word since we have already considered what a high frequency word is. The same sources also discusses how memorizing words on high frequency/dolch word lists can really help students who have dyslexia or other learning challenges “because it facilitates the development of reading and spelling skills” ( Read and Spell, link HERE). “Dolch words, also known as sight words, account for between 50-75% of all vocabulary found in grade school reading material.” ( Read and Spell, link HERE) ![]() With all that said, it is also important to note that another term for a high frequency word is a “ dolch word.” According to Read and Spell, Interestingly enough, according to The School Run, high frequency words can be words that must almost be memorized (due to their uncommon structure) and others that can be sounded out upon encounter ( The School Run, link HERE). With that in mind, there are several different lists of high frequency words that should be recognizable in each grade level, including kindergarten. “High-frequency words are the most commonly used words in printed text” ( link HERE)įor example, the words a, at, and the would all be “high frequency words” due to how often we can find them in written text. To start off, what is a high frequency word? According to Reading A-Z ( link HERE), It is likely that you will want to choose some form of curriculum, but it is also not a problem if you decide you would rather simply buy a simple educational workbook at a book store or other chain store and work at your own pace through that over the coming year. It is still important, though, to have some direction as you begin educating your child. With that said, I think it is worth noting that every child is different and cannot expect to stay on the exact same level of understanding through their schooling years. In Kindergarten, there are several “goals” that are generally considered standard based on age. Do not get overwhelmed! You are seen and not alone. But, even though you may feel slightly out of your element, know this: you are more than capable to homeschool your child with the right tools, knowledge, and support. ![]() You will likely begin to hear a bunch of terminology that sounds overwhelming and unfamiliar. With all of that in mind, it can be difficult to know where to begin. ![]() That said, it is also an incredible responsibility and can come with a lot of pressure for many moms and families. Homeschooling is a precious privilege that should never be taken for granted. First of all, congratulations! You are now embarking on an incredible journey that you and your child will remember for the rest of your lives. So, you have decided to homeschool your child. This post discussing high frequency words for kindergarten may contain affiliate links which means that I receive some form of compensation in return (at no additional cost to you) if you purchase through my link:) ![]()
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