Dolch sight words for kindergarten
Kindergarten Dolch sight words: the 40 pre-primer and 52 primer words. Generate short practice sheets for either level, each with an answer key.
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Which Dolch words kindergartners learn
Kindergarten Dolch sight words are the first two Dolch levels: pre-primer (40 words) and primer (52 words), 92 words in all. They are high-frequency words children learn to read on sight, such as 'the', 'and', 'is', 'to' and 'you'. This generator writes practice sheets for either level, with an answer key.
Pre-primer first, primer second
The 40 pre-primer words are the function words of the earliest readers, such as a, and, big, can, go, I, is, look, see, the, to and you. Many kindergarten classes work on pre-primer in the fall and primer in winter and spring.
Printed practice for kindergartners
Ask for a level by name and check the words against your district's copy. Sheets print in a standard font without tracing letters; keep each to 8 to 10 words in simple formats:
Fill in the missing letter
Circle the word that matches
Complete a short sentence
Practice beyond the worksheet
Recognition comes from many short, repeated exposures: flashcards for a few minutes a day, beginning readers, a word wall and sight-word games. Use the worksheet for writing practice and the other routines for reading.
How to make a spelling test
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Add the words
Paste your list, or describe the grade and spelling pattern.
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Pick the format
Describe it in the box, then set the grade and number of items.
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Print
Print the student copy, then the answer key.
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Pre-primer (40 words) is the first set, drawn from the earliest readers. Primer (52 words) is the second set, from slightly more advanced readers. Pre-primer usually comes first in kindergarten, with primer later in the year.
Many kindergarten programs aim for the 40 pre-primer words and some or all of the 52 primer words by the end of the year. Expectations vary, so check your district's benchmark.
Yes. Ask for a Dolch or Fry list by name (for example, Dolch pre-primer or Fry's first 100) and check the words against your district's copy before printing. The lists aren't stored in the tool; the AI writes them from what it knows.
Yes. Paste the words into the description and the worksheet uses them.
Fill-in-the-blank sentences, multiple choice with one correct spelling, practice sheets, and spelling bee lists. It doesn't draw tracing letters.
Yes. Leave it on to print the answers on a separate page, or turn it off for the student copy.
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