What are the Magic Words?

Magic Words are the most frequently used words in English and therefore the most important words in learning to read and write.

​Magic 100 Words make up half (1/2) of all the words in reading and writing.

These proven Magic Words cards are ideal for playing at home and school to learn the most important words in reading and writing.

Magic 100 Words (1-100 words) make up 50% of the words in reading.

Magic 200 Words (101-200 words) make up 65% of the words in reading.

Magic 300 Words (201-300 words) make up 70% of the words used in reading.

Knowing the Magic Words rapidly improves reading, increases fluency and develops comprehension.