Turn your word lists into high frequency words flashcards
Printable sight word sheets are easy to find, but they rarely match the words your student is working on. Upload a list, a worksheet photo or a PDF and DeckOwl builds flashcards from it, then schedules reviews with spaced repetition.
Why generate your own high frequency words set
Teachers and parents often start with a printable sheet of high frequency words flashcards, and a ready-made set can be a fine starting point. The trouble is that a generic sheet may include words a child already knows and skip the ones from this week's reading book, so practice time gets split between the easy and the unfamiliar.
- Use the exact words from your reading list instead of a generic sheet
- Turn scanned worksheets into cards with text recognition
- Review missed words more often with spaced repetition
- Export a printable PDF or Anki deck on Plus
Built from your material
Upload a PDF, DOCX, slide deck, plain text list or a photo of a worksheet. Text in photos is read with text recognition, so handwritten-free printed lists work well.
Spaced repetition
Cards you miss come back sooner and cards you know fade into longer intervals, so review time goes to the words that need it.
Export when you need paper
Free accounts study in the browser. Plus adds PDF and DOCX export so you can print cards, plus Anki and CSV export for other apps.
How it works
Upload your word list
Add a PDF, a document, a slide or a photo of the list you want to practice. Any mix of files works.
Review the generated cards
DeckOwl turns each word or phrase into a front and back card. Edit or delete any card before you study.
Study or print
Study in the browser for free. Upgrade to Plus when you want a printable PDF of the set.
A custom set fixes that. Paste in the word list from a class handout, upload a scanned page, or use a PDF from the reading program, and the cards will match exactly what needs practice. Each card can show the word on the front and a short meaning or example sentence on the back, which suits early readers and adult learners alike.
Spaced repetition then does the sorting. Words the learner gets right are shown less often, and tricky words return until they are automatic. Free accounts can study the set in the browser, and Plus unlocks PDF export for anyone who wants paper copies.
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Frequently asked questions
What are high frequency words?
They are the words that appear most often in written English, such as the, of, and and a. Early reading programs teach them first because recognizing them quickly makes sentences easier to read.
How many high frequency words should a child learn first?
Many reading programs start with about 100 to 200 of the most common words, then add more in later grades. Practicing a small set daily, with frequent review, tends to work better than long sessions.
Can I download the cards as a PDF for free?
The free plan lets you generate and study cards in the browser, but PDF export is part of the Plus plan. Plus is $39 per year or $7.99 per month, and students get 40% off with a school email.
Does DeckOwl include a ready-made word list?
No. DeckOwl builds cards from the material you upload, so the set matches your own list, book or worksheet.
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