Dolch Pre-Primer Sight Words Worksheets
The 40 Dolch pre-primer words, one traceable row each: a, and, away, big, blue and on through to you. These are the words in the very first readers, and most of them cannot be sounded out, so writing them by hand is how they get memorised. Every row opens with a solid model and continues with dashed outlines across the line.
Manuscript letters, the first style taught.
First and second grade.
Ready-made PDFs
One-click downloads.
FAQ
Which pre-primer words should we start with?
The ones the child already says: I, a, the, and, you. Then the color and number words (red, blue, yellow, one, two, three), which have picture support. Save where and said for last; both look nothing like they sound.
What is the best way to use a sight word tracing pack?
One page per session, read each word aloud before tracing it, and trace with the finger once before the pencil. The last traced copy in a row should be written without looking at the model.
Which line size should I pick?
Large for preschool and kindergarten, Medium for first and second grade, Small once letters consistently stay inside the guides. The three Ready-made PDFs below are the same page at each size.
How do I print this sight word worksheet?
Click Download PDF and print at 100% scale. The page is already sized for US Letter with printer-safe margins, so no fit-to-page fiddling is needed.
How many words and pages are in this pack?
40 words, one per row. That is 4 to 5 pages depending on the line size; the panel shows the exact page count for the size you pick.
Can I trace these words in cursive?
Yes, switch Style to Cursive in the panel. The word list stays the same and each row is drawn in joined script, which suits third grade and up.
Can my child practice on a tablet instead of paper?
Yes. The Practice online mode puts a pen tool over the exact same page, so kids can trace with a finger or stylus, clear, and try again without burning through paper.