Sight word instruction has come a long way from the days of handing out a list of words to students and telling them to memorize them. We know now, through the Science of Reading, that there is a better way for students. In order to help my readers with this, I have given Ball Words a facelift. When you know better you do better. So let me introduce you to the 'new' Ball Words' and show you some of the changes that will help your students become Ball Word Champs. A Little Background On ... VIEW POST
Ball Words as Sight Words and The Science of Reading
Ball words provide motivation for students to practice and master sight words. By placing 'words' on sports balls, sight word practice activities and games become fun and engaging. It also provides students with a means to see their own progress in mastering these words. The goal is never to just memorize these words, but by using the materials included in this resource, students will work with words, mapping, reading and playing until they become familiar by sight.
