Ahhhh-summer.  Love those three months of sun and fun.  I’m always a little worried, however, coming back to school hoping and hoping that not too many children fell victim to the “summer slide.”   Although school is not in session, summer offers tons of opportunities for practicing skills in an active and fun way.  I especially love incorporating active movement into learning.  Here are 8 super activities for practicing sight words during the summer! 1.  Beach Balls- Using a Sharpie permanent marker, write sight words on a beach ball.  Have your child throw the ball in the air and then catch the ball.  Have her read the words that touch her hand. 2.  Hopscotch-  Hopscotch with a twist!  Create an old fashioned hopscotch board on

The Fly Swat activity is one of my all time favorite activities. It’s amazing how something as simple as words printed on flies and a fly swatter purchased at a dollar store can keep even the most reluctant students practicing words for hours! To assemble this activity simply print the files, laminate (optional) and cut the flies along the dotted line. Place a little velcro dot on each fly and then a velcro strip on the fly swatter and you’re all set. Have your students take turns “swatting” the flies and reading the words on the files that stick to the swatter. I know- so simple, but they absolutely LOVE this hands-on activity. To download the flies for the Dolch