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High-Frequency Words vs. Sight Words: What’s the Difference?
elementary, kindergarten miss beth 11/25/25 elementary, kindergarten miss beth 11/25/25

High-Frequency Words vs. Sight Words: What’s the Difference?

Many parents and teachers use the terms high-frequency words and sight words as if they mean the same thing, but they don’t! In this post, Miss Beth breaks down what high-frequency words really are, what makes a true sight word, and why memorizing long word lists can backfire.

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Kindergarten Worksheets
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Kindergarten Worksheets

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Decoding 101: The Ultimate Guide to Decoding for Kids
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Decoding 101: The Ultimate Guide to Decoding for Kids

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Online Reading Tutoring That Actually Works with Miss Beth
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Online Reading Tutoring That Actually Works with Miss Beth

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My Seven Year Old Cries at Drop Off: Here's What Actually Works
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My Seven Year Old Cries at Drop Off: Here's What Actually Works

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Free Reading Class | Make Reading CLICK!
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Free Reading Class | Make Reading CLICK!

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Word Walls or Sound Walls? A Small Change With BIG Impact!
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Word Walls or Sound Walls? A Small Change With BIG Impact!

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First Day of Kindergarten: The Emotional and Practical Guide
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First Day of Kindergarten: The Emotional and Practical Guide

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Word Blending | Examples, Worksheets & MORE!
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Word Blending | Examples, Worksheets & MORE!

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What Are Word Families?
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What Are Word Families?

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The Ultimate Summer Reading List For Kindergarten
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The Ultimate Summer Reading List For Kindergarten

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Miss Beth’s Checklist: Touring Daycare, Preschool, or Kindergarten
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Miss Beth’s Checklist: Touring Daycare, Preschool, or Kindergarten

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Three-Syllable Words To Easily Introduce At Home
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Three-Syllable Words To Easily Introduce At Home

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Reading Levels: Everything You Need to Know to Raise a Reader
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Reading Levels: Everything You Need to Know to Raise a Reader

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Reading And Spelling Curriculum for Homeschooling Families
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Reading And Spelling Curriculum for Homeschooling Families

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10 Rhyming Activities That Teach AND Entertain Kindergarteners
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10 Rhyming Activities That Teach AND Entertain Kindergarteners

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8 Must-Read Books About Kindergarten: Make This Transition Less Scary with Stories!
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8 Must-Read Books About Kindergarten: Make This Transition Less Scary with Stories!

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Kindergarten Redshirting: To Repeat or Not Repeat Kindergarten?
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Kindergarten Redshirting: To Repeat or Not Repeat Kindergarten?

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Early Signs of Dyslexia: What Parents Need To Know
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Early Signs of Dyslexia: What Parents Need To Know

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Best Books for Kindergarten Reading Level: Complete Parent Guide
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Best Books for Kindergarten Reading Level: Complete Parent Guide

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