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Turn your sight word list into virtual flashcards

Ready-made printable sets are easy to find, but a child learns faster from the words in their own reading. Upload a worksheet, a reader page or a typed list and practice the cards online.

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Why custom sight word cards work better

Printable sight word lists are easy to find, but a child learns faster when the words come from the books they read at school. DeckOwl can build virtual sight word flashcards from a photo of a worksheet, a page from a reader, or a typed list.

  • Works from PDFs, slides, notes and photos of pages
  • Spaced repetition brings back the words a child misses
  • Free plan includes 3 generations per month and browser study
  • Students get 40% off Plus with a school email
Example sight word flashcards for early readers
Sight word: becauseUsed to give a reason, as in "We stayed inside because it rained."
Sight word: couldUsed for possibility or polite requests, as in "Could you pass the crayons?"
Sight word: laughSpelled with gh, which is silent, so it sounds like "laf."
Sight word: friendThe ie does not follow the usual rule. It sounds like short e, so it rhymes with "end."
Sight word: whereAsks about a place, as in "Where is my backpack?"
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Upload what your child already reads

Add a photo of a worksheet, a page from a reader, or a typed list, and DeckOwl reads the words from it.

Spaced repetition for sight words

Words your child misses come back sooner, so the common ones stick without endless drilling.

Study in the browser

The free plan includes browser study. Exports to PDF, DOCX, Anki and CSV are part of the Plus plan.

How it works

Upload or paste the list

Add a PDF, a photo of a worksheet, or a plain text list of sight words.

Review the cards

Check each word and its example, and remove any you do not want to drill.

Practice in short sessions

Study online each day and let spaced repetition decide which words come back first.

If a ready-made set is enough for you, use one. Custom cards are the better choice when your child is working through a specific reader or spelling unit, because the words match what they see on the page.

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Frequently asked questions

Which sight words should go on virtual flashcards?

Start with the words your child's teacher sends home or the high-frequency words in their current reader. Words that repeat across several books are the ones worth drilling first.

How often should a child practice sight word flashcards?

Short daily sessions work better than one long session. Spaced repetition helps by bringing back the words a child misses sooner.

Can I export sight word flashcards to Anki or PDF?

Yes, but exports to PDF, DOCX, Anki and CSV are part of the paid Plus plan. The free plan lets you study the cards in the browser.

Is there a free plan?

Yes. The free plan includes 3 generations per month and browser study. No credit card is needed to start.

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