Sight Word Stories

This set includes different kindergarten appropriate reading passages, and includes most of the Kindergarten sight words from the Dolch word list. Each story excerpt also includes reading comprehension questions, along with a list of 12 sight words and accompanying printable flash cards. These activities offer a great opportunity to improve your student’s reading fluency and instant recognition of important sight words. To improve fluency, read aloud with your student and pause on the various sight words and ask them to say the word. Please note that the word list for each reading passage also includes slightly more difficult words from grades 1 through 3.

Jimmy’s New Year’s Resolution

“Happy New Year, everyone!” Jimmy’s dad put a plate of hot pancakes down on the center of the table. “It’s the first day of the year. What’s your resolution for the next twelve months?” Jimmy’s sister, Julia, spoke first. “I want to get an A in math. I’m going to…

The Pet Store

“Jackie, would you like to come to the post office?” Mom asked.  “Yes, please!” said Jackie. The post office was next door to the pet store. Jackie loved to go to the pet store to see the animals. “Can we see the pets?” “Yes,” said Mom. “I knew you would…

The Three Wishes

Once upon a time a poor man took his ax and went out into the forest to cut wood. He was a lazy fellow, so as soon as he was in the forest he began to look about to see which tree would be the easiest to cut down. At…

The Last Leaf

During the warm summer, there were many leaves on the tall tree in the park. Some leaves were big. Some leaves were small. All the leaves were green. They liked to whisper together when the breeze blew. When the rain fell, the little leaves would get wet. They didn’t mind. They…

What Does Bandit Want?

Most days, Alexis woke up when her alarm clock beeped. Today she felt something tap on her legs. Then she felt a cold wet spot on her cheek. She opened her eyes. “Good morning, Bandit!” Alexis said. Bandit was a fluffy black and white puppy with floppy ears and a…

The Apple Tree

Kim lived in the city. There were many tall buildings and streets. Kim liked all the cars and noise, but she also wished she had a back yard to play in. She was happy when they visited her Uncle George in the country. He lived on a farm where there…