Build a Sight Word (plus recording sheet)

Today's blog post will be a quickie. I was just so excited about my latest Target find, I had to share it with my teaching friends! So let's get started with our build a sight word fun!

I knew it was going to be a good trip because this was the first thing I saw when I walked in the door. I could have bought absolutely nothing and seeing this sign would have made my trip worthwhile.

Working on sight words in preschool, Kindergarten, and 1st grade is a HUGE skill! That's why this "Build a Sight Word" activity with FREE recording sheet is so great! Click through to see how to set up your own literacy center so your classroom or homeschool students can master their sight words. And make sure to pick up your freebie while you're there! {preK, Kinder, & first graders}
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But thankfully that wasn't the case. I did find something. I found a TREASURE in the Dollar Deals section. This might be my most favorite find EVER! These little gems were $3.
 
Working on sight words in preschool, Kindergarten, and 1st grade is a HUGE skill! That's why this "Build a Sight Word" activity with FREE recording sheet is so great! Click through to see how to set up your own literacy center so your classroom or homeschool students can master their sight words. And make sure to pick up your freebie while you're there! {preK, Kinder, & first graders}
 
So why was this such a big deal?! Well, earlier this week on my Facebook page, I posted an awesome sight word activity that I found from Carolyn at Kindergarten: Holding Hands and Sticking Together. She had her students build sight words using Mega Blocks. You can read her post here.
 
I loved the idea. I mean, it's pure brilliance to put sight words on TOYS! What kid wouldn't love that?!
 
But, I was SO bummed because I didn't have the blocks to make the center. I had them at one point but now that I need them, I can't find them! Does that happen to anyone else?!
 
Nonetheless, I shared the activity for all those lucky ones that might have the blocks tucked away in their closet.
 
Here's a picture of what the activity looks like. It's SO easy to prep. I just took a sharpie marker and wrote the letters right on the blocks.
 
I realize not everyone may be able to run out to Target right now (or these may no longer be sold there), but you can purchase your own set for “Build a Sight Word” from Amazon by clicking here.
 
Working on sight words in preschool, Kindergarten, and 1st grade is a HUGE skill! That's why this "Build a Sight Word" activity with FREE recording sheet is so great! Click through to see how to set up your own literacy center so your classroom or homeschool students can master their sight words. And make sure to pick up your freebie while you're there! {preK, Kinder, & first graders}
I made a recording sheet to go with the activity. I want my students to write the words that they worked on.
 
I really like having a recording sheet to go with most of my independent centers. I feel like it holds students accountable for their work. Also, it shows parents what their child is working on at school.
 
So whenever it's possible, I try to include a recording sheet.
 
Working on sight words in preschool, Kindergarten, and 1st grade is a HUGE skill! That's why this "Build a Sight Word" activity with FREE recording sheet is so great! Click through to see how to set up your own literacy center so your classroom or homeschool students can master their sight words. And make sure to pick up your freebie while you're there! {preK, Kinder, & first graders}

CLICK HERE to download the FREE Build a Sight Word recording sheet.

Thanks for reading along as I gushed about my Build a Sight Word excitement!

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  12. Hi I was wondering if you could tell me how many blocks came in the bag and how tall the blocks are. I have not found them in any target by me so I am trying to find online, but I don't want bricks that are too small. Thanks

  16. I went to customer service and asked for them. They needed the name and item number. It is Toy Bricks 234 25 0036, and tell them it is from the dollar spot. I asked and I was able to get as many as I wanted from them. Hope this helps!!

  18. I'm a Nana that loves to give educational tools to my grandchildren and great grandchildren. This is absolutely wonderful! My questions is are these being made with the regular size lego blocks? I would love to make some, grandpa doesn't know he's about to be drafted 🙂 Just not sure on the size.
    Nana

    1. hi Nana! I loved your comment so much! I love that you are giving your grandkiddies fun and educational activities. The blocks that I found at Target are definitely smaller than Duplos or Mega Blocks. But if you can't find the ones from Target, this activity would also work with larger Legos, Duplos, or Mega Blocks. You can also glue the bottoms together to make longer words. I used a super duty glue like E6000 (you can get it in the craft section at Wal-Mart or Target). I hope you and Grandpa have fun putting them together. Thank you so much for stopping by!
      -Melissa

    2. Thanks so much! I found a site for bulk legos which will work for us since we have 27 grandchildren and just a few minutes ago found out that great grandbaby 16 will be arriving in May. I'm sure we will use some of the larger blocks for the smaller hands. Loved the idea about using math also.
      Nana

  22. Thanks for sharing! Finally found them at Target I was patient.
    Was wondering if I could help you make one for math too. We use math expressions and I love the trains in the block set to be used at partner trains.

    1. hi Nikole, I'm so glad you found them! Persistence pays off!! Unfortunately, I am trying to finish up quite a few projects at the moment so I don't have the time to make a math version too. I will put it on my to-do list for future project. Thank you so much for stopping by! 🙂
      -Melissa

    1. hi Jean!
      Yes, this is sure to be a hit with the boys! I'm so glad you found the bricks and didn't have to run to a million different stores looking for them. Enjoy the activity and thanks so much for stopping by! 🙂
      -Melissa

  25. This is awesome…the boys in my classroom might actually fight over who goes to the sight words station! Thanks so much for pointing out the possibilities and posting the recording sheet!

        1. Hi there,
          I originally found these at Target, but any block would work. In the blog post is an Amazon link to a great alternative. Hope that helps 🙂
          -Melissa

  27. I got the blocks and LOVE the recording sheet. I actually was given some large duplo blocks by a friend this summer so I had 4 with the same word for the kids to match. I like your idea even better. I think I may glue two together for larger words (where, look, good…)

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