Turn your own word list into basic sight words flashcards
Upload a word list, a photo of a worksheet, or your notes and get flashcards you can study in the browser or export to print.
Why build your own sight word cards
Many parents and teachers searching for printable basic sight words flashcards want a sheet they can cut and hand out, but a generic list may skip the words in your child's reading book.
- Pick a small group of new words each week, usually five to ten, and review earlier ones first.
- Say each word aloud, then use it in a short sentence to connect it to its meaning.
- Sort cards into known and not yet known piles and repeat the second pile daily.
- Keep sessions short so attention stays on the words rather than fading halfway through.
Your own word list
Paste a list, upload a photo of a worksheet, or add notes, and the generator builds a card for each word.
Spaced repetition
Cards you miss come back sooner, so common words stick without drilling the same ones all day.
Print or export
Export to PDF on Plus to print cards at home or school. Free accounts study in the browser.
How it works
Add your words
Upload a PDF, slide deck, notes, or a photo of a word list.
Review the cards
Check the generated fronts and backs and edit any word you want to change.
Study or print
Study in the browser on the free plan, or export to PDF on Plus.
DeckOwl starts from your material instead. Upload the reading list, a photo of the page, or your own notes, and the generator pulls out the words and builds a card for each one. You can check and edit the list before studying.
Sight words are taught best in short, repeated sessions. Spaced repetition brings back the cards you miss more often and shows the rest less, which suits a handful of new words each week.
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Frequently asked questions
How many sight words should a child learn at once?
Most early-reading teachers introduce a small group, often five to ten, and review them daily before adding more. Adjust the pace to how quickly the child recognizes words without guessing.
Can I print my sight word flashcards?
Printing is available as PDF export on the Plus plan, which costs $39 per year or $7.99 per month. The free plan lets you study cards in your browser with 3 generations per month.
Do I need a credit card to try it?
No. You can start on the free plan without a credit card. Students with a school email get 40% off paid plans.
Which sight words should I start with?
Start with the words in your child's current book or class list, since those appear most in what they read. Add high-frequency words they meet often in everyday text.
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