The sight word "window"
Dolch Noun List
"window" is one of the words your child will see on almost every page they read. The goal is instant recognition — no sounding out. Read it, say it, spell it out loud, then use it in a sentence.
window
Use it in a sentence
The window is in my book.
Spell it out loud
Four-step routine that works
- Show the word and read it aloud yourself — don't ask them to guess.
- Your child says "window" three times while looking at it.
- Spell it out loud: w–i–n–d–o–w.
- Read the sentence together, then hide the word and have them write it.
Common questions
Is "window" a sight word?
Yes. "window" appears on the standard Dolch and Fry high-frequency word lists, which means children meet it constantly in early books and should read it instantly rather than sounding it out.
How do you use "window" in a sentence?
The window is in my book.
How many letters are in "window"?
"window" has 6 letters: w, i, n, d, o, w.
How long does it take to learn the sight word "window"?
Most children can read a single sight word on sight after four to eight short exposures spread over a few days. Practise "window" for two minutes a day rather than twenty minutes once.
Practise "window" in the game
A real human voice reads the word, your child taps the match, and LQuest tracks which words are secure.
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