Here are the steps and guidelines to getting started.

1. Introduce no more than 5 sight words per week that are developmentally appropriate.
2. When you've introduced 5 words, add them to the word wall - alphabetically, after you have worked with them during the week.  (I usually place the 5 words on an area near the word wall and call it the "waiting room" and on Friday the words get placed on the main word wall with fanfare!)
3. As you add the next five words, continue to review the words on the word wall from previous week(s). I use a pointer and review the words quickly.  On Fridays I pick a Word Wall Wizard-a student who thinks they can name all the word wall words. They get their picture taken with a wizard hat and placed on the word wall hall of fame!
4. Provide parents with the list words each month to help give additional practice opportunities.