High-Frequency Words: Sight Word Studio

High-Frequency Words - Sight Word Studio

Build confident, fluent readers-one sight word at a time. The High-Frequency Words Studio by Tchers’ Den is a child-friendly practice app designed for Grades 1–3. It focuses on the most common sight words and gives learners three simple ways to practice: seeing the word (Flashcards), hearing the word (Listen & Choose), and spelling the word (Type It). The interface is clean, touch-friendly, and motivating, with clear feedback and stars to celebrate mastery.

About the App

This app is intentionally simple: no accounts, no downloads, and no distractions. It includes Fry’s First 100 high-frequency words organized into four sets (A–D), plus a Custom Words area so you can add terms from recent lessons, weekly lists, or intervention plans. Progress is stored locally in the browser. Voice is built-in, so learners can hear words spoken clearly; on correct answers, the app also speaks “Correct” to reinforce success.

Key Features

• Three modes of practice: Flashcards, Listen & Choose, and Type It—three angles for stronger memory.
• Gradual Hint system: underscores reveal letters step by step (e.g., f _ _ _ then f r _ _) to support struggling readers.
• Mastery Stars: each correct attempt earns a star; three stars mark a word as mastered.
• Clear feedback: visual labels (Correct/Incorrect), gentle sounds (ding/buzz), and spoken “Correct” on right answers.
• Voice controls: Enable Voice once, then choose Slow or Normal speed.
• Teacher Mode: toggle to pick word sets and paste Custom Words; hide again for a clean student view.
• Private and simple: no log-ins; mastery and score stay on the device.

How to Play

1) Flashcards (See it, say it). A word appears big and bold. Learners read it aloud. If they need help, tap Hint to reveal letters gradually with underscores; this keeps effort manageable without giving away the whole word. Tap Speak to hear the correct pronunciation. When the learner reads the word successfully, tap I read it to earn a star and move to the next word.

2) Listen & Choose (Hear it, match it). Tap Play Word (or Play Slow) to hear the target word. Four options appear; the learner taps the match. A correct choice shows “Correct,” plays a soft ding, and the app says “Correct.” An incorrect choice is marked “Incorrect” with a gentle buzz, and the correct option is highlighted to guide learning. This mode builds listening accuracy and sight-to-sound mapping.

3) Type It (Spell it, lock it in). The app shows a masked target (for example, l _ _ k for “look”). Learners type the full word and press Submit. Correct entries earn a star, a ding, and the app says “Correct.” If it’s not correct yet, they see “Try again,” promoting careful attention to letter order and patterns.

Tips for Effective Practice

• Start small: enable one set at a time (A or B). Add more as mastery grows.
• Mix modes: try Flashcards → Listen & Choose → Type It in one session to reinforce memory from different angles.
• Use voice wisely: turn on Enable Voice, begin with Slow for early readers, then shift to Normal for fluency.
• Target tricky words: add them in Custom Words for focused practice.
• Celebrate progress: aim for three stars per word; the top bar shows words, mastered count, and score.

Why It Works

High-frequency words appear everywhere in early texts. By giving students multiple paths—seeing, hearing, and typing—the app strengthens recognition and recall. The gradual Hint supports success without over-prompting, while the star system and spoken “Correct” build confidence. Teachers can quickly adjust content in Teacher Mode, and families can use the same routine at home for short, consistent practice.

Help your learners move from guessing to confident recognition. Open the app, choose a set, and start the journey to sight-word mastery-one star at a time.

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