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Build early reading confidence, one word at a time!
Help your child develop early reading skills through a simple, play-based approach designed for learning at home or in the classroom.
Created by an occupational therapist, EPIC's 36-Week Sight Word Learning Plan combines high-frequency words selected from the Dolch and Fry word lists, alongside supporting early-literacy vocabulary, to encourage meaningful practice throughout the year.
Rather than overwhelming children with long word lists, the plan introduces three focus words each week, accompanied by simple practice sentences and printable flashcards.
36-week sight-word learning plan
Three focus words each week
Simple sentences to practice words in context
Colorful, printable sight-word flashcards
Suggestions for playful word recognition, matching, and shared reading
Flexible practice for home, homeschool, or classroom learning
EPIC Kids Development resources are OT-created, combining developmental insight with practical, play-based learning activities. This resource supports early literacy routines while encouraging visual attention, letter-sound connections, confidence, and growing independence.
Ages 4–7 | Pre-K through 1st Grade
Start by exploring familiar words in Pre-K, introduce more words during kindergarten, and continue building accurate, automatic word recognition through first grade.
Children learn at different rates. Use the plan as a flexible learning progression, not an age-based test.
Format: Printable digital PDF
Created by: Britta Carlson, M.S., OTR/L — Occupational Therapist and Founder of EPIC Kids Development
EPIC Kids Development | Helping Kids Thrive by Five
Build early reading confidence, one word at a time!
Help your child develop early reading skills through a simple, play-based approach designed for learning at home or in the classroom.
Created by an occupational therapist, EPIC's 36-Week Sight Word Learning Plan combines high-frequency words selected from the Dolch and Fry word lists, alongside supporting early-literacy vocabulary, to encourage meaningful practice throughout the year.
Rather than overwhelming children with long word lists, the plan introduces three focus words each week, accompanied by simple practice sentences and printable flashcards.
36-week sight-word learning plan
Three focus words each week
Simple sentences to practice words in context
Colorful, printable sight-word flashcards
Suggestions for playful word recognition, matching, and shared reading
Flexible practice for home, homeschool, or classroom learning
EPIC Kids Development resources are OT-created, combining developmental insight with practical, play-based learning activities. This resource supports early literacy routines while encouraging visual attention, letter-sound connections, confidence, and growing independence.
Ages 4–7 | Pre-K through 1st Grade
Start by exploring familiar words in Pre-K, introduce more words during kindergarten, and continue building accurate, automatic word recognition through first grade.
Children learn at different rates. Use the plan as a flexible learning progression, not an age-based test.
Format: Printable digital PDF
Created by: Britta Carlson, M.S., OTR/L — Occupational Therapist and Founder of EPIC Kids Development
EPIC Kids Development | Helping Kids Thrive by Five