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Pre-Primer Sight Words (Dolch List)
All 40 Dolch pre-primer words, a tap-through practice drill that says each word aloud, and printable flashcards.
Practice: read the word
All 40 pre-primer sight words
aandawaybigbluecancomedownfindforfunnygohelphereIinisitjumplittlelookmakememynotoneplayredrunsaidseethethreetotwoupwewhereyellowyou
a
and
away
big
blue
can
come
down
find
for
funny
go
help
here
I
in
is
it
jump
little
look
make
me
my
not
one
play
red
run
said
see
the
three
to
two
up
we
where
yellow
you
How to practice at home
- Five minutes, most days. Short and often beats one long session.
- Mix known and new words. Shuffle so your child gets quick wins between harder words.
- Use them in a sentence. After a word is read, say a quick sentence together with it.
- Move on at about 90%. When almost every word is read on sight, try the next level.
Questions
What are Dolch sight words?
A list of 220 high-frequency words compiled by Edward William Dolch and published in 1936, grouped from pre-primer to third grade. Many can’t be sounded out easily, so children learn to recognize them on sight.
How many pre-primer sight words are there?
The Dolch pre-primer list has 40 words, usually taught in preschool and early kindergarten.