Since I printed them on colored paper, I arranged it by color, however you can differentiate it by word size, rainbow colors, etc. I cut all the flashcards and since they are the same size as business cards, the flashcards sit perfectly on a business card holder. We have a wireless keyboard because it broke and I kept it, but I I’ve included a printable keyboard that’s perfect for a class. You don’t have to laminate them, but I did so to increase durability. To prepare the activities, I suggest printing them in black and white Astrobright colored paper or card stock. The complete directions are including in a parent and teacher guide in the first few pages of the workbook. regular paper or card stock or colored paper.100 flashcards with the first 100 Fry sight words.The printed keyboard gives the flexibility of taking this activity anywhere. Even if you are a parent whose child is using a phone for school or sharing a computer with family.
I’ve included a keyboard template for you to print out in case you’re a teacher in a class setting. Not only is this activity integrating more skills, but it’s also practicing the fine motor skills of their growing hands.
Knowing where the letters are and what the flashcards say is more complex that just simply reading and memorizing a sight word. It’s more important than ever for a child to independently use a keyboard on the computer or iPad. This activity is great in that it helps the student and child become familiar with a keyboard and encourages keyboard practice.
FRY SIGHT WORDS HOW TO
Right now, kids are using the iPad or computer/laptop for virtual school and a lot of the younger kinds (kinder, first, etc.) don’t know how to properly use a keyboard and mouse.