Heart words

How to use the science-based Heart Word Method to teach heart words, or high frequency words, instead of traditional sight word instruction.

Learn all about Heart Words: What they are, the most effective ways to teach them, and tons of FREE heart word resources!

Using what we know about Science of Reading, this post explains how to build sight word mastery by mapping out words.

Heart words is a science-based way to teach high frequency words, or sight words. Learn all about it and download a free worksheet!

Learn all about Heart Words: What they are, the most effective ways to teach them, and tons of FREE heart word resources!

This is a hard good item. This is NOT digital. There is no download included. You will receive: Printed, laminated and cut out anchor chart ready to use! There are NO holes punched in the anchor chart. You may add holes using hole punch or add magnets to the back. How to Use: Anchor Charts can be used to teach concepts and then be displayed to review skills. Students have a reference point. They involve students during the creation process and they are much more ENGAGED in lesson because…

Do You Want to Dramatically Accelerate Your Kindergartners’ Writing Proficiency? Fluency with high-frequency “heart word” sentences is your key to success!

I mentioned in my last post that I am taking time this summer to really delve into the science of reading, making plans to adapt my instruction this fall to better reflect what research shows about how children learn to read. One big shift when aligning instruction with the science of reading is in the area of sight words or high frequency words. Many of us have been told that these words are not decodable and that students simply need to memorize them, leading to well-intentioned drilling…

Looking for a manageable shift that aligns with the Science of Reading? Let's look at the difference between Heart Words vs. Flash Words, learn how to teach heart words, and find phonics scope and sequence that can work in your first, second, or third-grade classroom. These resources are all FREE and easy to implement! Click on the link to check out the post!

Learning sight words and high frequency words is difficult for new readers. But knowing how to read these words is essential for students to develop reading fluency. Focusing on heart words is a great way to help students learn to read and spell these important words. Head over to this blog post to find out how this veteran kindergarten teacher uses a consistent routine to help her students work on heart words all year long. You too can use these fun, engaging and effective activities.