Sight words worksheets
Dolch sight words, pre-primer to grade 3.
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How to make a sight words worksheet
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Pick a Dolch level or type your own sight words.
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Keep lowercase on (sight words are read in lowercase).
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Download and print.
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Children read each word, then write it three times.
About the sight words worksheets
Sight words are the small, very common words (the, said, was, they) that children should recognise instantly, often because they can’t be sounded out. The Dolch lists, published in 1936 and still widely used, group 220 of them by level.
Practise ten words at a time: paste a shorter list or print one level over several days.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between Dolch and Fry words?
Both list high-frequency words. Dolch has 220 words grouped by grade; Fry lists 1,000 words in order of frequency. This page uses Dolch, which is in the public domain.
Is there an answer key?
Yes. The answers print on a separate page at the end, which you can switch off.
Is the sight words worksheets free to print?
Yes, with no signup or watermark. You can switch off the small atifo.app credit line.
Can I use my own words?
Yes. Choose “My own words” or simply edit the list; nothing you type leaves your device.
Which paper size should I use?
Choose A4 or US Letter before downloading, and print at 100% scale.