Kindergarten sight words: ran

“Ran” is a sight word that is commonly taught in early reading programs. It is the past tense form of the verb “run.” Recognizing “ran” as a sight word helps children read and write more fluently by allowing them to quickly identify and use the word without needing to sound it out each time.

### References:
– Fry, E. B., & Kress, J. E. (2006). *The Reading Teacher’s Book of Lists* (5th ed.). Jossey-Bass.
– Dolch, E. W. (1948). *Problems in Reading*. Southern Illinois University Press.