More About This Resource
This is a sample of my Heart Words Resource that includes 5 words.
The traditional method for learning high frequency words by rote memorization doesn’t work for all students. Using orthographic mapping strategies, the science-based heart word method teaches students to sound out the parts of irregular words that do follow phonics rules. Students then only need to learn a small portion of the word that is the “tricky part” by heart.
This resource is science based and includes everything you need to successfully teach your students how to utilize the heart word method in order to become successful readers. This NO PREP resource will save you time and allow you to feel confident while teaching your students to become heart word masters!
Included in the full resource:
- Research based best practices and teaching tips for the teacher
- Digital teaching slides for 220 high frequency sight words
- Independent student practice printable for each word
- Foldable craftivity to further extend and enhance student learning for each word
- Words and heading for Heart Words bulletin board











Lorrie M. –
This resource really helps my students see that words are not spelled as they look, but as they sound. The heart above the hard part lets my students notice and remember that it is written a different way. I use this resource every time I introduce a new word with a different spelling.
Howida Mahmoud (verified owner) –
Thank you very much for this product❤️
really helped me to teach heart words.
Thanks for your great resources..
Tammy T. –
My students loved this resource. It was fun and easy to use. Thank you for a job well done.
Gwen M. –
This was a welcome addition to our spelling routine!
Veronica West (verified owner) –
I teach a combination 3rd and 4th grade classroom with lower functioning students. This resource has been great for my students. It doesn’t feel like work to them. I love the fact that all the work has been done for me!
Carrie W. –
Great resource for my students! Thank you for sharing!
Denise C. –
I used this resource with students that needed extra support in learning and reading high frequency words.
Diane Prince (verified owner) –
My students love this activity. It has really helped them to learn their heart words. Thank you.
Tanya N. –
Great resource for heart words! Thank you for a great resource!
Miss Shames Reads –
Great resource for heart words with the science of reading!
Fluency FOUNDationsEd –
My students use this resource for orthographic mapping of high frequency words. They have increased their knowledge of the words far faster than using the old method of flashcards. I highly recommend using it with your students!
Sam D (verified owner) –
I love how easy it is to use in the classroom – teaching slides pre made and printable individual work to check student understanding!
Amy Thomas (verified owner) –
I love that the materials are ready to use and align with SoR!
Gissel Gonzalez (verified owner) –
This resource was ready to use and helped me plan a lesson. Great activity where the students connected to the concept. .
amy I. –
I used this activity with my students to practice our new words.
Elizabeth Y. –
Great resource! This was easy to implement in to the classroom.
Bonny Greenlee –
I love the heart word method, and so do my virtual kindergarten students and their adults/Learning Coaches. Such a great resource, thank you!
Amie P. –
Very engaging and helpful to students in mastering heart words.
jennifer.dobson (verified owner) –
Great product that is ready for students and teachers to use.
Michelle K. –
My students really enjoyed this. Would highly recommend this resource!