8 Sight-Word Activities to Try at Home

Sight-word activities are an incredibly effective way for toddlers and preschoolers to memorize the alphabet and begin building crucial reading and vocabulary skills. Looking for a fun alternative to vocabulary lists and picture books? Check out this list of our favorite DIY sight-word activities to find fun, creative ways to get your children hooked on phonics!

  • Visual aid of how to complete Robot Alphabet Cruncher

    Learn letters and letter sounds while you feed the robot to keep him happy.

  • Visual aid of how to complete Alphabet Game
    Alphabet Game

    (Ages 3-8)

    Make these easy and colorful paper mittens, then play games that teach your preschooler how to match upper and lowercase alphabet letters, identify objects that begin with the letter on the mitten, or pick a mitten at random and see how many words they can think of that begin with that letter!

  • Visual aid of how to complete Flashlight Word Game

    Turn you next vocabulary lesson or homework assignment into a fun game of word search hide-and-seek!

  • Visual aid of how to complete Word Game Magnets

    All you need to make these simple word game magnets at home are letter tiles from an old board game or crafts store, a pack of adhesive magnet strips, and a pair of scissors.

  • Visual aid of how to complete Homemade Flash Cards

    Make your own flash cards for a great way to practice the reading, writing, or math skills that matter to you. The act of crafting the flash card will help to reinforce the lesson in your child's mind!

  • Visual aid of how to complete I Spy Books
    I Spy Books

    (Ages 3-8)

    Create your own I Spy book using stickers for an effective sight-word activity you can return to again and again.

  • Visual aid of how to complete Paper Chain Countdown

    Countdown to a birthday, holiday, or first day of school using this printable sight-word paper chain. Each link in the chain includes a vocabulary word and related cartoon!

  • Visual aid of how to complete Printable Story Cards

    Looking for a fun way to fuel your little literati's creativity and communication skills? These 30 story starters will stretch their imaginations and help them spin yarns worth weaving! 


Get inspired!