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Turn your kindergarten sight word list into flashcards

Printable sight word packs are easy to find, but a deck built from the exact words your class is learning is more useful. Upload a photo of the list, a PDF or your notes.

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Why build your own sight word flashcards

Many teachers and parents search for kindergarten sight word list flashcards hoping to find a ready-made set, and printable packs do have their place. The words that matter most, though, are the ones on your own class or family list, since those are the words the child is working on right now.

Use the exact words from your school's kindergarten list.
Add new words as the year goes on without rebuilding the deck.
Keep practice short, with cards the child can read aloud.
Export to PDF or Anki on the Plus plan if you want printable or synced copies.

Example kindergarten sight words for flashcards

Read this word: saidPronounced "sed". The "ai" does not follow the usual vowel sound, so learn it as a whole word.

Read this word: comePronounced "kum". The "o" does not make a long vowel sound here, so it is learned by sight.

Read this word: whatPronounced "wut". The "a" sounds like the "o" in "hot", which is why it is taught as a sight word.

Read this word: thePronounced "thuh" before most consonants. It is a high-frequency word that appears in almost every sentence.

Read this word: littlePronounced "lit-ul". The double "t" and the "le" ending are common patterns, so practice it as a whole word.

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Works from your list

Upload a photo of the word list, a worksheet PDF, or typed notes. Text recognition reads printed pages.

Spaced repetition

Words you miss come back more often, and words you know move to longer review gaps.

Study in the browser

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How it works

Add your word list

Upload a PDF, a photo of the list, or paste the words into a text box.

Generate the flashcards

DeckOwl creates one card per word, so you can edit or remove any card before studying.

Practice a little each day

Review the cards in short sessions and let spaced repetition bring up the words that need more practice.

A custom deck also grows with the child. When a new word is added in September or February, you can make new cards from that page without starting over. Spaced repetition then shows the trickier words more often, so practice time goes to the words that need it.

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Frequently asked questions

How many sight words should a kindergartner learn?

Kindergarten programs usually introduce a set of high-frequency words across the year, but the exact number depends on the curriculum. Check your school's or district's list and build flashcards from that.

How do I practice sight words with a kindergartner at home?

Short daily sessions of about five to ten minutes work well. Have the child read each card aloud, say the word in a sentence, and sort the cards into known and not yet.

Can I print or export my flashcards?

Exports to PDF, DOCX, Anki and CSV are part of the Plus plan at $39/year or $7.99/month. The free plan includes 3 generations per month and browser study, without exports.

Is there a free plan to try first?

Yes. The free plan includes 3 generations per month and lets you study in the browser, and you can start without a credit card.

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