I realized early on that a lot of children didn't come to Kindergarten knowing their sight words, but I also found that many children didn't come to school knowing their letters.   

What I found was that the children that had been taught their letters, how to write their name, and the most common sight words advanced much quicker than those children who had come to school not knowing these things.

I found that years later, the children who learned their sight words were advanced beyond what was expected of them. 

Teaching sight words was the easiest and most basic method to helping a child get ahead in their education.   

This, in turn, allowed them to be confident in all areas of their education, since reading is used in every subject. 

After being a teacher, I saw the difference when I applied my methods to the way that I taught my own children. 

I had the advantage of having a background that consisted of a degree from the University of Pittsburgh, where I majored in elementary education, plus my certification in Child Development Therapy, plus years as a teacher.  

I was able to create fun games, printable worksheets, and ideas to help them WANT to learn. 

The best part is that from a very early age, homework has been one of our favorite things.   This sight word packet was not only a way to teach them their high-frequency words, but it was a way to bond with our kids.