Sight words are a collection of words that a child should learn to recognize without sounding out the letters, as many do not follow standard phonetic rules. These are foundational words that a child can use to build a vocabulary. The ability to identify sight words increases a child’s speed and fluency in reading. Students will practice recognizing 26 sight words from the Dolch Kindergarten Sight Word List. There is a total of 315 Dolch sight words recommended for pre-k through 3rd grade. These words comprise 80% of the words found in a typical children’s book and 50% of the words found in writing for adults. Once a child has mastered this list of words, it makes reading much easier.  

They will also be working towards achieving the daily physical activity recommendations of both the CDC and American Heart Association. According to the CDC, it is recommended that "children (3-5 years) should be physically active throughout the day for growth and development. Children and adolescents ages (6-17 years) should do 60 minutes or more of moderate-to-vigorous intensity physical activity each day, including daily aerobic – and activities that strengthen bones (like running or jumping) – 3 days each week, and that build muscles (like climbing or doing push-ups) – 3 days each week." 

According to the American Heart Association: 
Active kids are more likely to have: 

-a healthy weight 
-stronger, healthier bones and muscles 
-better heart and brain health 
-improved brain function, including memory, attention and problem-solving 
-better school attendance and academic performance, especially in math, reading and writing  
-lower long-term risk of cardiovascular diseases, diabetes and some kinds of cancer 
-less stress and fewer symptoms of anxiety and depression 
-less inappropriate and distracting classroom behavior 
-improved mental health and psychological well-being, including confidence and self-esteem