Pre-K Sight Words
The Dolch pre-primer list for pre-k (ages 4 to 5), with a tracing worksheet for the first ten words. Edit the list to practise any of them.
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All 40 pre-k sight words
How to practise pre-k sight words
- Pick ten words The box starts with the first ten words. Replace them with the next ten each week.
- Read and trace Read each word aloud, then trace the model and dotted copies.
- Write alone Write the word on the empty row without looking.
- Review Keep a pile of learned words and review them every few days.
About this list
The Dolch pre-primer list has 40 of the simplest high-frequency words, such as a, I, the, see, go and my. Many preschools and pre-K classes start with these.
Teaching tip
Start with five words a week. Pair each word with a picture or an action (jump, run, play) and point it out in picture books.
Games that use the list
- Word hunt: give a word a day and count how many times it appears in a picture book.
- Flash and write: show a card for three seconds, hide it, and have your child write it.
- Rainbow writing: choose the rainbow style and trace each letter in a different crayon.
See all grades on the sight words page.
Frequently asked questions
How many pre-k sight words are there?
The Dolch pre-primer list has 40 words.
What are the pre-k sight words?
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.
Can I make a worksheet for any of the words?
Yes. Edit the words in the box, one per line, and the worksheet updates.
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