Sight Word Fish: Helping My 3 Year Old Read

Hi, Friends! I posted a video of Skarlet reading some sight words and got a handful of comments from you all that you'd like the full document! I'd be happy to share. I began using this when I homeschooled Elizabeth full time. She was four years old and reading like a champ! I attribute some of this success to these fish.

I incorporate these sight words into our weekly curriculum. I have my kiddo color them any way she wants, then I laminate and put together onto a metal ring. We color one page a week (4 fish per page) and read them every day. This will help the child memorize the letter formation and words. But as you can see when I have Elizabeth read some random words- it leads to reading!

Here is Elizabeth reading from her fish book. She was 4 years old :)

Here is where you can get the document!

Sight Word Fish

Road Trip Prepping: How I travel Alone with 3 Kids

We are finally back home from our road tripping adventures! As many of you already know, due to KP's work schedule, I travel alone with the three kiddos often. And I do so fearlessly. These kids seem to be bred for it! 

I wanted to share a few tips and tricks that I use to make the trip nice and smooth. 

First, FOOD! I mean, what would a road trip be without it? We pack bag of dry food as well as a cooler of cold food and drinks. (Striped bag is our beach bag already packed with bathing suits, extra clothes etc.)

I bought our blue, insulated bag from Costco. It is perfect! The zipper opens up wide so you can see everything at once. 

We use a "cup system" for loose snacks like the kid's favorite "Pirates Booty". Soft items like granola bars and crackers are placed in tupperware to keep them from getting smooshed. It also makes it easy for quick finding! 

We use this Pampered Chef tool to make our own "Uncrustables". Saves money, no big messes and fits perfectly in this tupperware! 

My kids love these custom lunchables ;) They find them so delicious! 

That's the food. Onward to activities! 

I created a Wanderlust Jr. travel journal for my oldest (8) and she loved it! Along with this printable I created I also printed up crossword puzzles, travel BINGO and other fun printables I knew she'd love. I also add a few sheets of card protector sheets with ziplock bags for her to add tiny keepsakes in! 

 

Both of the girls' binders, food trays, games and other toys were added into my Dollar Tree basket and placed between their car seats! 

 The trip went so well and the kids were all happy! I couldn't have asked for them to be better behaved!