Scientific research has revealed that reading does not come naturally. The human brain is not designed to read. Children must be explicitly taught how to connect sounds with letters. Beginner, emerging & struggling readers need high-quality instruction and intensive support in order to learn essential reading skills. Data also suggests students need time to practice applying those skills.This workbook will help early readers transition into successful readers by learning sight words found specifically in this collection of 52 words that a child should learn with automaticity before entering First Grade.