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Turn your child's word lists into sight word and phonics cards

Upload a photo of a word list, a worksheet or your own notes. DeckOwl builds flashcards for the words your child is learning now, then spaces out the review so the words stick.

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Why custom cards beat a generic set

Ready-made printable sets are a fine place to start, but the words in them rarely match what your child brings home each week. A sight word and phonics flashcards for kids set built from the actual school list keeps practice aligned with the lesson.

Cards come straight from the word list your child is working on.
Phonics patterns and sight words can sit in the same deck.
Short review sessions fit into a daily routine.
Free plan includes 3 generations per month, with browser study.

Example sight word and phonics flashcards for kids

What sound does the 'ch' make in 'chair'?/ch/ as in chin. Two letters that make one sound is called a digraph.

Sight word: 'said'Irregular. The 'ai' makes a short e sound, /sed/, so it cannot be sounded out with the usual rules.

What does the silent 'e' do in 'cake'?It makes the 'a' say its long sound, /ay/, and keeps the vowel from sitting alone at the end of the word.

Sight word: 'were'Irregular. The 'w' is spelled but the vowel sounds like 'ur' as in 'word' in ordinary speech, so it is learned by sight.

In 'stop', what is the 'st' called?A consonant blend. Both consonants keep their own sounds and are said quickly together.

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Built from your material

Upload a PDF, slide deck, typed notes or a photo of a worksheet, and the cards come from the words on that page.

Spaced repetition

Words your child misses come back sooner, and words they know are shown less often, so practice time goes where it is needed.

Study in the browser

Cards work on a tablet or laptop without an app install. Paid plans add PDF export so you can print a set.

How it works

Add the words

Upload a file or photograph the list from school. Typed lists work too.

Generate the cards

DeckOwl turns each word or sound pattern into a flashcard with the answer on the back.

Practice a little each day

Short daily sessions use spaced repetition to bring back the cards that need more work.

Phonics and sight words do different jobs. Phonics cards drill letter sounds and patterns like short vowels, digraphs and silent e, while sight word cards cover common words that do not follow the usual rules, such as said or were. Keeping both on one deck makes the difference clear.

Spaced repetition helps young readers because the most useful practice is the card they hesitated on. Short sessions of five to ten minutes tend to work better than one long drill, and the schedule adjusts to each child's progress.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I teach sight words to a kindergartner?

Keep the list short, usually five to ten words per week, and practice them in small daily sessions. Read each word in a sentence so the child sees it in context, not only on a card.

Should kids learn phonics before sight words?

Most programs teach both together, since phonics builds the decoding habit and sight words cover irregular high-frequency words that do not sound out cleanly. A mixed deck lets a child practice both without switching tools.

Can I print the flashcards?

PDF export is included in the Plus plan at $39/year or $7.99/month, so you can print a set from there. The free plan lets you study the cards in the browser but does not include exports.

Is there a free plan?

Yes. The free plan includes 3 generations per month and browser study, and you do not need a credit card to start. Students with a school email get 40% off paid plans.

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