Turn your sight word list into 2nd grade flash cards
Printable sets were written for someone else's class. Upload your own word list or reading notes and get flash cards that match what your students are learning this week.
Why your own sight word list works better
Most printable sets were written for a different class, so the words on them may not match what your 2nd graders are learning. Use 2nd grade sight word flash cards built from the exact list you hand out, and the practice stays on track with the week's reading.
- Upload a list in any supported format, including a photo of a worksheet
- Sound-out tips and meanings can sit on the back of each card
- Review the hard words more often and the easy ones less often
- Export to PDF, DOCX, Anki or CSV on the Plus plan
Built from your list
Upload a PDF, slide deck, typed notes or a photo of the word list and get cards for exactly those words.
Spaced repetition
Words a child misses come back sooner, and words they know fade into longer gaps between reviews.
Study in the browser
Practice on any device with a browser, with no app to install and no account setup beyond signing up.
How it works
Upload your word list
Add a PDF, DOCX, slide deck, plain text or a photo of the page. Photos are read with text recognition.
Generate the cards
DeckOwl turns the words into flash cards, with the word on the front and a short prompt or meaning on the back.
Practice a little each day
Work through the deck in short sessions, and let spaced repetition decide which words need another look.
A good deck also keeps older words in rotation. Children tend to forget words they learned a month ago, so the review should mix new and familiar words instead of drilling one list until the end of the unit.
Because the cards come from your own material, you can add words from a classroom story or a spelling list without starting over. Adjust the deck as the class moves through the year.
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Frequently asked questions
How many sight words should a 2nd grader learn at a time?
Many teachers introduce a small group of words each week and review them daily. Keep practice sessions short and mix in words the child has already learned.
What is the best way to practice sight words with flash cards?
Have the child read each word aloud before flipping the card, then sort the cards into known and still learning piles. Spaced repetition brings the hard words back more often than the ones already mastered.
Can I export my sight word cards to print or Anki?
PDF, DOCX, Anki and CSV export are part of the Plus plan. The Free plan lets you study the cards in your browser, with 3 generations per month and no exports.
Do I need a credit card to try it?
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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