Here are the most commonly used sight words in first grade and how you can help your child learn them by heart. Between Dolch and Fry words there are over 1000 words your child needs to recognize ...

Direct reading instruction and home reading programs typically begin in Grade 1. ... Such words are among the commonly used words that students must learn to recognize by sight through visual memory.

The program aligns with the district’s goal that all 3 rd graders be able to recognize 250 to 300 sight words and read on grade level. “If you can’t read, you can’t succeed,” said Cross.