Dolch third grade · 3rd grade

The Sight Word "today"

Hear it, read it in a sentence, then play it.

today

It is sunny today.

How to teach "today"

  1. Say it. Read the sentence together, then say today on its own.
  2. Good to know. The ay makes the long a sound.
  3. Spell it. It has 5 letters. Say them aloud while tracing them on the table with a finger.
  4. Find it. Hunt for today in a book you're reading. Then play a round of the game below.

Words it gets mixed up with

Early readers often confuse today with words that look like it: thing, think, take, that. The game uses these on purpose, so children learn to look at every letter.

Play "today"

"today" shows up in every question

Free to play · no signup · works on phones, tablets and computers

Open the game full screen

Quick quiz: which word do you hear?

Questions

Is "today" a sight word?

Yes. It's on the Dolch third grade list, usually taught around 3rd grade.

What's a good sentence for "today"?

Try this one: It is sunny today.