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Turn any word list into basic sight word flashcards

Printable sheets give every child the same words. DeckOwl builds cards from the words your child is learning now, from a list, a worksheet photo or class notes.

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Why build your own sight word set

Printable sheets are an easy place to start, but they cannot match the words your child is working on this week. A basic sight word flashcards set made from your own reading list keeps practice focused on those words.

Start with the words from your child's current reading list.
Add a pronunciation or spelling note to irregular words.
Keep sessions short and review words before adding new ones.
Export to PDF or Anki on the Plus plan when you want printed or shared cards.

Example basic sight word flashcards

Why is said pronounced 'sed'?The ai is pronounced like e in this word, so it sounds like 'sed' rather than 'sayd'.

thePronounced 'thuh' before a consonant sound and 'thee' before a vowel sound.

comePronounced 'kum', so the o makes an uh sound even though it looks like home.

becausePronounced 'bih-KAWZ', with the -ause ending sounding like a z, so practice it in parts.

oneStarts with a w sound, 'wun', even though the spelling does not begin with w.

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From your own words

Upload a word list, slides, notes or a photo of a worksheet and get flashcards built from that material.

Spaced repetition

Words you miss come back sooner, so common words stick without long drills.

Export when you need it

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How it works

Upload your list

Add a PDF, DOCX, text file or a photo of a page from your reading program.

Generate cards

DeckOwl turns each word into a front and back card that you can edit.

Practice daily

Spaced repetition schedules reviews so each word comes back when it is due.

Generate cards from a word list, a photo of a worksheet or class slides, then edit any card that needs a clearer prompt. For irregular words such as said or because, you can add a pronunciation note on the back of the card.

Review in short sessions. Spaced repetition brings back the words that were missed more often, so the words your child already knows take less time each day.

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Frequently asked questions

How many sight words should a child learn at once?

Most early reading guides suggest working in small sets and reviewing them often before adding new words. Short, frequent practice usually works better than one long drill.

Which sight words should I start with?

Many teachers begin with the most frequent words on early reading lists, such as the, and, is and to. Using the list your child's school or reading program already uses keeps home practice matched to class work.

Can I export these flashcards to Anki or print them?

PDF, DOCX, Anki and CSV export are included in Plus, which costs $99.90/year or $9.99/month. The Free plan lets you study in the browser but does not include exports.

Do I need a credit card to try it?

No. You can start on the Free plan, which includes 3 generations per month, without a credit card.

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