I had a problem…
My kindergarten class was filled with kids at MANY different reading levels. Some were just beginning to recognize their letters and others were reading short novels.
I knew that teaching kids sight words that were at their just right reading level would skyrocket their progress… but it was SO time-consuming to pull together activities for every sight word list week after week. Sound familiar?!
Here’s how I fixed it…
I set out on a mission to create a sanity saving solution and ended up designing 32 motivating sight word games kids loved to play.
But the secret sauce was that I made them EDITABLE.
I could type my words ONCE on the getting started page and they automatically loaded into every activity so I could quickly print and play.
Cue the confetti!
I won’t downplay it – I’m totally obsessed with these EDITABLE sight word games.
And teachers are too!
The pack has earned more than 2,500 four star ratings on Teachers Pay Teachers.
Because I could easily create duplicate versions of the same game using differentiated word lists, one group of students could practice 18 beginning of the year sight words while another group of children worked on the same activity but focused on harder words.
I could even EDIT THE DIRECTIONS!
Now I can’t believe I used to spend so much time putting together literacy centers!
“How am I only finding this resource now?… As a French teacher, I so often find myself having to create my own resources or tweak English resources that I find. This amazing packet removes that headache!
You have just saved me so much time, girlfriend. I can’t say thank you enough!! :)” – Bilingual Mingle
Flip, read and write sight word eggs.
Spray some bugs!
Go on a treasure hunt.
And so. much. more.
Type the words once and you instantly have 32 ready to print sight word games.
Awesome, right?!
This sanity saving pack makes it so easy to make engaging, just right literacy centers all year long.
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Hi, I just bought your 30 editable sight word games. I used my Ipad to buy it through this website (not the teachers pay teachers). I confirmed my email and still don’t see how to download it. Can you help me figure out what I am doing wrong? Looking forward to seeing what I just bought! 🙂 Thanks!
Figured it out! Thanks for your work!
So glad you were able to download the activity pack, Michelle!! Enjoy! 🙂
Malia,
Trying to find the Drag Racing Sight Words Bracket to print out but cannot find it on the right hand of the page. Where is it? Thanks! Looking forward to using some of your ideas!
I’m happy to help, Roma! Thanks for letting me know about the missing drag racing bracket. Some of the printables moved around when we did our website redesign a couple months ago. Here’s the direct link to the freebie:
https://www.playdoughtoplato.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/Sight-Word-Drag-Race.pdf
Enjoy!
-Malia
Hi Mirza!
Thank you for being one of my original customers!! Whenever I increase the size of my activity packs, I always include free access to the new version so I’m happy to send you the 15 new games free of charge. Could you please email me at playdoughtoplato@gmail.com?
Talk to you soon,
Malia
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I am really excited to find the fishing and egg flipping sight word games! My son is wrapping up his 1st grade year, but has been behind. We have to really work hard this summer so he’s ready for 2nd grade and games like this will help break things up! Thanks so much:)
Hooray Crystal!! I’m thrilled that the sight word games will come in handy this summer as you help your son get a running start on 2nd grade.
Hi! Just bought your product. I edited the words, but they appear very small. Is there an easy way to edit them bigger?
can’t with to try your products.
Good morning!
I can’t download the Sight word list.
Thak you.
Hi Beatriz,
Thanks for reaching out. I’m so sorry you’re having trouble downloading. We never want that.
You’ll want to be sure that you have the latest version of Adobe Other and that you are allowing pop ups from our site. Please check out our troubleshooting video HERE for help.
If you’re still having problems, email me at hello@www.playdoughtoplato.com
Warmly,
Ashley // Happiness Ambassador
Hi Malia,
I purchased this kit last year but I’m only getting a chance to set up the file now…it’s been a long term goal for me to differentiate my sight words during our word work time.
I’m sitting down to do it now and I’m having trouble with the file. I changed all the words on page five and it seemed to carry through the whole document…but on many pages the words are really tiny! Is there a way to fix this? I don’t think my students will be able to read the small print.
Thanks very much,
Stephanie
Hi Stephanie,
I just emailed you with further instructions ?
Warmly,
Ashley // Happiness Ambassador
I teach pre-k 5, The kids love your games. Love the freebies too, thanks for what you do to help the rest of us teachers.
You are so very welcome, Kathy.
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such sweet feedback.
Warmly,
Ashley // Happiness Ambassador
Is this for free? I retired early to take care of family but now volunteer tutor at refugee center from immigrants
Hi Kate,
Thanks for reaching out. While we do have a number of free sight word activities, this set is a paid product.
Let me know if you have any other questions.
Warmly,
Ashley // Happiness Ambassador