Fry First 100 Sight Words Worksheets
The first 100 Fry words in frequency order, the, of, and, a, to, in, is, you and on down to part. Together they make up roughly half of all written English, which is why teachers drill them. One traceable row per word, ten pages at Medium size; print a page a week rather than the whole pack at once.
Manuscript letters, the first style taught.
First and second grade.
Ready-made PDFs
One-click downloads.
FAQ
Dolch or Fry: which list should we use?
Both cover most of the same words. Dolch is split by grade and comes from 1930s primers; Fry is ordered by frequency in modern text and goes further. Schools usually pick one; if yours has not, start with Dolch pre-primer and primer, then move to Fry.
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?
100 words, one per row. That is 9 to 13 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.