Word search: Sight words

Word searches reinforce visual discrimination and orthographic memory — students must hold each word's letter sequence in mind while scanning the grid, strengthening their memory of exact spellings.

Ask students to read each found word aloud, use it in a sentence, or highlight it in a reading passage after the search — this connects the isolated word-hunt activity to real reading context.

Yes — the puzzle format reduces the anxiety of direct reading assessment, and the visual focus can be highly motivating for students who find traditional flashcard or worksheet drills difficult.