Instant recognition of sight words is critical because it results in reading fluency.  Yet many young readers struggle to remember these types of words.  They are sprinkled heavily inside everything we read. From basic words to more advanced . . .  an, are, as, but, do, for, has, here, been, every, should, from, like, what, saw, said, were, down, where, because. . . these are just a few. These words appear so often that they are the glue that holds sentences together. Children will have an advantage if they can recognize these words easily on sight!

This "Camp" will be fun for your learner, yet it will also be explicit, sequential, systematic, and multi-sensory - the attributes that ensure learning.  

Each lesson will include picture word cards for visual learners; gestures for the kinesthetic learners; and an anchor sentence for auditory learners.  Your child may learn best using one or ALL of these methods.  In combination, these techniques ensure that all types of learners are successful in learning to read the high frequency words.  A schedule of 3 days per week helps to cement the words in place.  

Interacting with a small group of other learners, your child will participate in a variety of activities, including digital games that can be played at home after class.  These activities will strengthen and reinforce word skills throughout the summer.  Previously introduced words will be reviewed and practiced, and new words will be introduced in EACH session using the "SNAP Words' method and materials. 

After enough words are mastered, they will be used together in connected text, enabling learners to feel like a true reader!
 
* Optional Homework reinforcement activities will be provided weekly.