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Upload a photo of a word list, a worksheet or a reading passage. DeckOwl reads it and builds flashcards with spaced repetition, so the words your child misses come back sooner.

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Why a custom set beats a generic sight word PDF

Most families end up with a printed sight word flash cards sheet that covers a list the class never uses. A custom set built from the words your child is working on this week is more useful than a fixed download.

Use the exact word list your child's teacher sends home
Add a photo of a book page to practice words in context
Review missed words more often with spaced repetition
Print a PDF or export to Anki when you are ready on Plus

Example sight words for flash cards

saidPast tense of say. The spelling does not match the sound, so it is learned by sight.

couldPast form of can, used with another verb: I could read. It sounds like kud.

throughMeans from one side to the other. The ough is pronounced oo, so the word is memorized.

friendA person you know and like. The ie sounds like short e, so it is learned by sight.

whereAsks about a place: Where is my pencil? Practice it in a full sentence.

Generate the full set

Starts from your own words

Upload the list your teacher sent home, a photo of a reading page, or notes you typed yourself. The cards match what your child is actually reading.

Spaced repetition

Words the learner gets wrong return more often, and familiar words appear less. Practice stays focused on the words that need it.

Print or export as PDF

PDF export is part of the Plus plan, so you can print a custom set. The Free plan lets you study the cards in your browser.

How it works

Add your material

Upload a PDF, a DOCX, a slide deck, plain notes, or a photo of the page. Text recognition reads images too.

Generate the cards

DeckOwl turns the words and passages into flashcards with the word on the front and a clear answer on the back.

Study or export

Practice in the browser on the Free plan, or export a PDF or Anki deck with Plus.

DeckOwl builds the cards from your material, then schedules review with spaced repetition. A word your child misses on Tuesday comes back sooner than one they already know, which keeps practice short and targeted.

The Free plan gives you 3 generations per month and browser study with no credit card needed. When you want to print or move the set into another app, Plus adds PDF, DOCX, Anki and CSV export.

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Frequently asked questions

Which sight words should a beginning reader learn first?

Many early reading programs start with the most frequent words, such as the, and, is and said, then add words as they appear in books. Your child's school list sets the order, so start there.

How often should a child practice sight word flash cards?

Short sessions of five to ten minutes on most days work well for many early readers. Spaced repetition brings back the words they missed so practice stays focused.

Can I download my sight word flash cards as a PDF?

PDF export is part of the Plus plan, which costs $39/year or $7.99/month. The Free plan lets you study the cards in your browser but does not include exports.

Is there a free plan?

Yes. The Free plan includes 3 generations per month and browser study, and no credit card is needed to start. Students with a school email get 40% off Plus.

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