Year 1 exception words flashcards
What are common exception words in primary school?
Exception words, also known as tricky words or sight words, are words in English that do not follow the usual spelling rules or phonetic patterns.
In primary school education, these are words that children are expected to learn to recognise by sight because they cannot be easily decoded using regular phonics rules. These words often appear frequently in texts, so it's important for children to learn them to improve their reading fluency and comprehension.
What common exception words are taught in Year 1?
Some common exception words taught in Year 1 are:
- the
- they
- school
- today
- friend
- love
- we
- go
- where
What is the best way to teach common exception words in Year 1?
Teaching common exception words to Year 1 children can be done using a variety of methods:
Visual aids
Use flashcards or posters with the words written in large, clear fonts. Include colorful illustrations to help children associate the words with their meanings.
Repetition and practice
Encourage regular practice of reading and writing these words through fun activities like word hunts, word building games, or writing sentences using the words.
Multi-sensory learning
Incorporate tactile activities such as tracing the words with fingers in sand or on textured surfaces, using magnetic letters to build the words, or forming the words with playdough.
Games and activities
Turn learning into a game! Play bingo using common exception words, create word puzzles, or engage in interactive online games tailored for learning these words.
How will these Year 1 printable flashcards help your child?
These Year 1 flashcards were created by a seasoned educator with the purpose of providing a useful learning tool that can be used at home and supplement your child's learning at school. These are colourful and visual, with a tactile element that creates a more engaging learning experience.
For more help with reading, check out our hub page, or try a new challenge such as our Year 2 common exception words flashcards.
