"The most common words for teaching reading, writing, and spelling."--Page 4 of cover.

A devastatingly large number of people in America cannot read as well as they need for success in life. With literacy problems plaguing as many as four in ten children in America, this book discusses how best to help children succeed in reading. This book identifies the most important questions and explores the authoritative answers on the topic of how children can grow into readers, including: What are the key elements all children need in order to become good readers? What can parents and caregivers provide all children so that they are prepared for reading instruction by the time that they get to school? What concepts about language and literacy should be included in beginning reading instruction? How can we prevent reading difficulties starting with infants and into the early grades? What to ask school boards, principals, elected officials, and other policy makers who make decisions regarding early reading instruction. You'll find out how to help youngsters build word recognition, avoid comprehension problems, and moreâ€"with checklists of specific accomplishments to be expected at different ages: for very young children, for kindergarten students, and for first, second, and third grade students. Included are 55 activities to do with children to help them become successful readers, a list of recommended children's books, and a guide to CD-ROMs and websites. Great strides have been made recently toward identifying the best ways to teach children to read. Starting Out Right provides a wealth of knowledge based on a summary of extensive research. It is a "must read" for specialists in primary education as well as parents, pediatricians, child care providers, tutors, literacy advocates, policy makers, and teachers.

SPECTRUM Sight Words Grade 1 Excellent Tool for Beginning Readers! • Based on Fry’s Instant Sight Words • Fluency, Reading, and Writing Practice • Cloze Activities • Sight Word Sentence Strips • Sight Word Flashcards Spectrum, our best-selling workbook series, provides quality educational activities that meet students’ needs for learning achievement and success. Spectrum Sight Words Grade 1 helps young learners master the high-frequency words that commonly appear in any text with practice using: • Cloze activities • Word discrimination activities • Sight word sentence strips • Sight word flashcards

The essential workbook to master spelling, writing, comprehension and usage of 200 key sight words Covers the high-frequency words your child MUST know Teaches the child to read, write and comprehend each word Features a fun picture to illustrate all 200 words Each word is used in a simple sentence -- for better comprehension Over 100 large format pages for excellent value Get your child ahead in literacy

Help your child strengthen early reading skills with the Words to Know: Sight Words for preschool workbook. This 320-page resource helps children work toward independent reading through sight word repetition and fun, engaging activities. Words to Know: Sight Words includes a bonus set of flash cards for hands-on practice. This workbook features plenty of activities, including color and trace, stories, hidden pictures, word puzzles, games, and more. Packed with colorful and engaging activities, the Words to Know series helps children master the most important words for reading success. Each page features easy-to-do activities that promote instant word recognition and reading comprehension. All of the workbooks include flash cards to reinforce skills. Give your child essential practice for school success with the Words to Know series

Learn to Read: A Magical Site Words and Phonics Activity Book This book is perfect for kids of all ages who want to learn to read and write in a fun and magical way! The book contains over 40 sight words that kids learn through the image of the word as opposed to sounding letters out. These words make up almost half of most children's books which results in a much easier experience learning other words. It also includes word recognition drills along with fun puzzles and games using magical creatures like unicorns, mermaids and dinosaurs. The Book Contains: Premium matte cover design Printed on high quality 60# interior stock Perfectly sized at 8.5" x 11"

Clifford saves the day when he accompanies the class on a field trip.