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Turn your word list into sight word flashcards

Upload a spelling list, worksheet or photo of a reading page and get one flashcard per word, ready to practice in the browser.

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Why build your own sight word deck

Teachers and parents often need to create sight word flashcards that match the exact words a class is working on, and ready-made sheets rarely line up. A printable list is a fine starting point, but it covers generic word groups rather than the words in this week's reading. Custom cards are more useful because they follow the child's own material.

Works from PDFs, Word files, slides, notes and photos of pages
Each card keeps the word on the front for quick recall
Spaced repetition focuses practice on the words that are still hard
Printing needs PDF export, which is part of the paid Plus plan

Example kindergarten sight word flashcards

Sight word: wasThe a sounds like uh here, not the a in cat, so it is learned by its shape rather than sounded out.

Sight word: comeThe o makes the uh sound, not the long o in home, so practice the word as a whole shape.

Sight word: peopleThe eo is pronounced like ee, giving PEE-pul, which is a common irregular spelling to memorize.

Sight word: onceThe o says wun and the word begins with a w sound, so drill the full spelling and use it in a sentence.

Sight word: saidThe ai makes the e sound in said, so the word is best learned as a whole word, with the sound pattern noted.

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Cards from your words

The AI reads your PDF, document, slides or photo and pulls out the sight words it finds, so the deck matches what your child is learning.

Spaced repetition

Words a child misses come back sooner, and familiar words appear less often, which keeps practice focused on the tricky ones.

Print or export when you need to

Plus adds PDF export for printable cards, plus Anki and CSV export if you want to take the deck elsewhere.

How it works

Upload the material

Add a PDF, Word file, slides, plain notes or a photo of a worksheet. Photos are read with text recognition.

Generate the cards

DeckOwl builds one flashcard per word, with the word on the front and a short note on the back.

Practice with spaced repetition

Study in the browser and let the schedule bring back the words that need more practice.

DeckOwl turns the words in your file into flashcards. Upload a spelling list, a reading passage or a photo of a worksheet, and the AI picks out the sight words and builds the deck. Spaced repetition then brings back the words a child struggles with more often.

The free plan lets you study in the browser with 3 generations per month. Plus adds unlimited generations and PDF export, so you can print a set for the classroom or at home.

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Frequently asked questions

How many sight words should a kindergartner learn at once?

Most early reading programs introduce sight words in small groups and move on once the first group is secure. Your child's teacher or school word list is the best guide, since it sets the target for each stage.

How often should kids practice sight word flashcards?

Short daily sessions of a few minutes usually work better than one long drill. Reviewing the missed words more often helps them stick, which spaced repetition handles automatically.

Can I print the flashcards I make?

Printing is possible with PDF export, which is a paid feature on Plus. The free plan lets you study the cards in the browser, with 3 generations per month.

Do I need a credit card to start?

No. You can start on the free plan without a credit card, and students get 40% off with a school email.

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