Dolch Pre-Primer sight words list — free printable
40 words for Pre-primer (Pre-K), with a printable read-and-trace list and free practice pages for every word.
Pre-primer (Pre-K) · 40 words
About this list
The 40 Dolch Pre-Primer words introduce the high-frequency words children meet first in books and classroom directions. This Pre-K set is ideal for short, playful practice with reading, tracing, and saying each word in context.
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Dolch Pre-Primer sight words
40 words · Pre-primer (Pre-K)
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How many words are in the Dolch Pre-Primer list?
This practice list contains 40 words at the Pre-primer (Pre-K) level. Each word links to its own read, trace, write, and sentence worksheet.
What level is the Dolch Pre-Primer list?
Dolch Pre-Primer is labeled Pre-primer (Pre-K). Grade labels are a useful sequence, but instruction should begin with the words a child does not yet recognize automatically.
How should I teach these 40 sight words?
Choose three to five unfamiliar words at a time. Read each word, notice its sounds and spelling, trace it, write it from memory, and use it in a short sentence before mixing it into review with known words.
Can I print the complete Dolch Pre-Primer list?
Yes. Use the print button on this page for a clean full-list sheet with a solid model and an outlined tracing model for every word.