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Which subject	Reading
What age group	Reception / Kindergarten
What topic	sight words
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Welcome to the Magical World of Sight Words!

Objective:

Today, we are going to embark on a magical adventure as we explore the wonderful realm of sight words! By the end of this lesson, you will be able to recognize and read a few important sight words that will help you in your reading journey.

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Set the Stage with a Story:

The Tale of the Sight Words Forest

To kick off our lesson, gather the children in a cozy circle and tell them the following story:

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Once upon a time, in a land not so far away, there was a mystical forest filled with the magical words of the world. This forest was called Sight Words Forest, and it was home to friendly little words that loved to help children read.

In this forest, the words "the," "and," and "is" danced together under the glittering sunlight. They were the special words that every brave reader needed to know! If a child could say them, they could unlock the secrets of books and stories!

One sunny morning, a curious little bunny named Benny decided he wanted to read a book about adventure. But, oh no! Benny had never met the sight words before. He hopped around the forest, meeting the sight words along the way.

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Interactive Engagement:

Meet the Sight Words!

1. "The" - A big, bright sun shone above Benny’s head.
2. "And" - He saw a group of flowers waving hello.
3. "Is" - Benny found a sparkling stream where fish danced.

Now, let’s turn our story into a fun activity!

Magic Word Hunt

• Materials Needed:

  • Flashcards with sight words: "the," "and," "is"
  • A magical treasure box (can just be a decorated box)

• Instructions:

  1. Spread the flashcards around the room like hidden treasure.
  2. Tell the children that they are going on a sight word hunt to help Benny learn his words!
  3. When they find a card, they should shout out the word and bring it back to the treasure box.
  4. Once all cards are found, gather the children back in the circle and read each sight word together.

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Wrap-up:

Celebration of Sight Words!

To celebrate our adventure in the Sight Words Forest, let’s create a “Sight Words Tree” on the board. Each sight word we found will be a leaf on our tree.

Questions to Discuss:

• How do you feel about reading?
• What is your favorite sight word so far?

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Closing:

Remember, every time you see one of these magical sight words in a book, you’re one step closer to being a fabulous reader!

Let’s get ready for our next reading adventure!