Dolch Sight Words
The Dolch Sight Words, developed by Dr. Edward William Dolch in the 1930s-40s, are a foundational set of sight words derived from the most frequently occurring words in children’s literature. The list includes 220 service words and 95 high-frequency nouns, covering 80% of words in children’s books and 50% in adult writing. Mastery of these words simplifies reading, allowing children to concentrate on less common vocabulary.
These words are categorized by grade level, from pre-kindergarten to third grade, with an additional list of nouns, totaling 315 Dolch Sight Words.
- Pre-Kindergarten Dolch Sight Words
- Kindergarten Dolch Sight Words
- First Grade Dolch Sight Words
- Second Grade Dolch Sight Words
- Third Grade Dolch Sight Words
- Noun Dolch Sight Words
- All Dolch Sight Words by group
- All Dolch Sight Words in alphabetical order
1. Pre-Kindergarten Dolch Sight Words
1.1 Sight words in list style
This is the list of Pre-Kindergarten Sight Words, in the list style.
(40 words)
a, and, away, big, blue, can, come, down, find, for, funny, go, help, here, I, in, is, it, jump, little, look, make, me, my, not, one, play, red, run, said, see, the, three, to, two, up, we, where, yellow, you
1.2 Sight words in grid style
This is the list of Pre-Kindergarten Sight Words, in the grid style.
When you click on any word, a dialog box will pop up, you can use this tool to figure out whether your kid can read it.
1.3 Sample sentences in list style
(1) a
There is a cat on the mat.
(2) and
I like to read and write.
(3) away
Please put the ball away.
(4) big
This is a big red ball.
(5) blue
The sky is blue today.
(6) can
Can you help me with this?
(7) come
Come here, please.
(8) down
Sit down, it’s time to eat.
(9) find
I can find my toy.
(10) for
This is for you.
(11) funny
That joke is funny.
(12) go
Let’s go to the park.
(13) help
Can you help me?
(14) here
Here is your book.
(15) I
I am learning to read.
(16) in
The cat is in the box.
(17) is
The book is on the table.
(18) it
It is a nice day.
(19) jump
I can jump high.
(20) little
This is a little ball.
(21) look
Look at that bird.
(22) make
Let’s make a cake.
(23) me
Give it to me.
(24) my
This is my book.
(25) not
I am not tired.
(26) one
This is one apple.
(27) play
Let’s play a game.
(28) red
The apple is red.
(29) run
Run to the tree.
(30) said
He said hello.
(31) see
I can see the park.
(32) the
The dog is brown.
(33) three
I have three apples.
(34) to
I want to go home.
(35) two
I have two pencils.
(36) up
Stand up, please.
(37) we
We are going to the zoo.
(38) where
Where is the car?
(39) yellow
The orange is yellow.
(40) you
You are my friend.
1.4 Sample sentences in grid style
This is the list of Pre-Kindergarten Sight Words example sentences, in the grid style.
When you click on any sentence, a dialog box will pop up, you can use this tool to figure out whether your kid can read it.
There is a cat on the mat.
I like to read and write.
Please put the ball away.
This is a big red ball.
The sky is blue today.
Can you help me with this?
Come here, please.
Sit down, it’s time to eat.
I can find my toy.
This is for you.
That joke is funny.
Let’s go to the park.
Can you help me?
Here is your book.
I am learning to read.
The cat is in the box.
The book is on the table.
It is a nice day.
I can jump high.
This is a little ball.
Look at that bird.
Let’s make a cake.
Give it to me.
This is my book.
I am not tired.
This is one apple.
Let’s play a game.
The apple is red.
Run to the tree.
He said hello.
I can see the park.
The dog is brown.
I have three apples.
I want to go home.
I have two pencils.
Stand up, please.
We are going to the zoo.
Where is the car?
The orange is yellow.
You are my friend.
1.5 Free printable PDF
a, and, away, big, blue, can, come, down, find, for, funny, go, help, here, I, in, is, it, jump, little, look, make, me, my, not, one, play, red, run, said, see, the, three, to, two, up, we, where, yellow, you
2. Kindergarten Dolch Sight Words
2.1 Sight words in list style
This is the list of Kindergarten Dolch Sight Words, in the list style.
(52 words)
all, am, are, at, ate, be, black, brown, but, came, did, do, eat, four, get, good, have, he, into, like, must, new, no, now, on, our, out, please, pretty, ran, ride, saw, say, she, so, soon, that, there, they, this, too, under, want, was, well, went, what, white, who, will, with, yes
2.2 Sight words in grid style
This is the list of Kindergarten Dolch Sight Words, in the grid style.
When you click on any word, a dialog box will pop up, you can use this tool to figure out whether your kid can read it.
2.3 Sample sentences in list style
(1) all
We painted all the walls.
(2) am
I am a kindergartener.
(3) are
You are so kind.
(4) at
Look at the butterfly.
(5) ate
I ate my breakfast.
(6) be
Be a good listener.
(7) black
The blackboard is in the classroom.
(8) brown
The bear is brown.
(9) but
I wanted juice, but I got milk.
(10) came
The cat came to play.
(11) did
Did you finish your snack?
(12) do
Do you want to play?
(13) eat
Let’s eat some fruit.
(14) four
I have four crayons.
(15) get
Get your shoes, we’re going out.
(16) good
Good job cleaning up.
(17) have
I have a new toy.
(18) he
He is playing with a truck.
(19) into
Throw the ball into the basket.
(20) like
I like to draw.
(21) must
You must wait your turn.
(22) new
I got a new book.
(23) no
No, I don’t want that.
(24) now
Now it’s time to read.
(25) on
Put your coat on.
(26) our
This is our classroom.
(27) out
Let’s go out and play.
(28) please
Please pick up your toys.
(29) pretty
That flower is pretty.
(30) ran
The dog ran fast.
(31) ride
Let’s ride our bikes.
(32) saw
I saw a bird.
(33) say
Say ‘hello’ to your friend.
(34) she
She is my teacher.
(35) so
I am so happy.
(36) soon
We will go home soon.
(37) that
That is a big tree.
(38) there
There is a dog.
(39) they
They are my friends.
(40) this
This is my desk.
(41) too
I want some too.
(42) under
The ball is under the table.
(43) want
I want to play with you.
(44) was
The game was fun.
(45) well
I feel well.
(46) went
We went to the park.
(47) what
What is your name?
(48) white
The rabbit is white.
(49) who
Who is at the door?
(50) will
I will draw a picture.
(51) with
I came with my mom.
(52) yes
Yes, I am ready.
2.4 Sample sentences in grid style
This is the list of Kindergarten Dolch Sight Words example sentences, in the grid style.
When you click on any sentence, a dialog box will pop up, you can use this tool to figure out whether your kid can read it.
We painted all the walls.
I am a kindergartener.
You are so kind.
Look at the butterfly.
I ate my breakfast.
Be a good listener.
The blackboard is in the classroom.
The bear is brown.
I wanted juice, but I got milk.
The cat came to play.
Did you finish your snack?
Do you want to play?
Let’s eat some fruit.
I have four crayons.
Get your shoes, we’re going out.
Good job cleaning up.
I have a new toy.
He is playing with a truck.
Throw the ball into the basket.
I like to draw.
You must wait your turn.
I got a new book.
No, I don’t want that.
Now it’s time to read.
Put your coat on.
This is our classroom.
Let’s go out and play.
Please pick up your toys.
That flower is pretty.
The dog ran fast.
Let’s ride our bikes.
I saw a bird.
Say ‘hello’ to your friend.
She is my teacher.
I am so happy.
We will go home soon.
That is a big tree.
There is a dog.
They are my friends.
This is my desk.
I want some too.
The ball is under the table.
I want to play with you.
The game was fun.
I feel well.
We went to the park.
What is your name?
The rabbit is white.
Who is at the door?
I will draw a picture.
I came with my mom.
Yes, I am ready.
2.5 Free printable PDF
all, am, are, at, ate, be, black, brown, but, came, did, do, eat, four, get, good, have, he, into, like, must, new, no, now, on, our, out, please, pretty, ran, ride, saw, say, she, so, soon, that, there, they, this, too, under, want, was, well, went, what, white, who, will, with, yes
3. First Grade Dolch Sight Words
3.1 Words list in list style
This is the list of First Grade Sight Words, in the list style.
(41 words)
after, again, an, any, as, ask, by, could, every, fly, from, give, going, had, has, her, him, his, how, just, know, let, live, may, of, old, once, open, over, put, round, some, stop, take, thank, them, then, think, walk, were, when
3.2 Sight words in grid style
This is the list of First Grade Sight Words, in the grid style.
When you click on any word, a dialog box will pop up, you can use this tool to figure out whether your kid can read it.
3.2 Sample sentences in list style
(1) after
We will play after dinner.
(2) again
Can you do it again?
(3) an
I saw an elephant at the zoo.
(4) any
Do you have any apples?
(5) as
Can you draw a cat as big as this?
(6) ask
You can ask your teacher if you don’t know.
(7) by
Pass by the door to the playground.
(8) could
Could you help me with my homework?
(9) every
We go to school every day.
(10) fly
The bird can fly very high.
(11) from
The toy came from my aunt.
(12) give
Give me a high – five!
(13) going
We are going to the zoo.
(14) had
I had a fun day at school.
(15) has
My friend has a new puppy.
(16) her
Give her the red balloon.
(17) him
Tell him to come inside.
(18) his
This is his book.
(19) how
How is your day?
(20) just
I just finished my homework.
(21) know
I know the answer!
(22) let
Let’s go to the park.
(23) live
We live in a big house.
(24) may
May I have a cookie?
(25) of
I have a lot of toys.
(26) old
That is an old story.
(27) once
Once upon a time, there was a princess.
(28) open
Open the door, please.
(29) over
Jump over the puddle.
(30) put
Put your toys away.
(31) round
The circle is round.
(32) some
I want some more juice.
(33) stop
Stop at the red light.
(34) take
Take my hand.
(35) thank
Thank you for the gift.
(36) them
Give them the balls.
(37) then
Then we went to the store.
(38) think
I think it will rain.
(39) walk
Let’s walk to school.
(40) were
We were at the park.
(41) when
When is your birthday?
3.3 Free printable PDF
after, again, an, any, as, ask, by, could, every, fly, from, give, going, had, has, her, him, his, how, just, know, let, live, may, of, old, once, open, over, put, round, some, stop, take, thank, them, then, think, walk, were, when
4. Second Grade Dolch Sight Words
4.1 Words list in list style
(46 words)
always, around, because, been, before, best, both, buy, call, cold, does, don’t, fast, first, five, found, gave, goes, green, its, made, many, off, or, pull, read, right, sing, sit, sleep, tell, their, these, those, upon, us, use, very, wash, which, why, wish, work, would, write, your
4.2 Sample sentences in list style
(1) always
I always brush my teeth before bed.
(2) around
We walked around the park.
(3) because
I can’t go out because it’s raining.
(4) been
We have been to the beach.
(5) before
Eat your dinner before dessert.
(6) best
This is the best ice cream ever.
(7) both
Both of my parents are coming to the game.
(8) buy
We need to buy some milk.
(9) call
Call me when you get home.
(10) cold
The weather is cold today.
(11) does
Does it snow in winter?
(12) don’t
Don’t forget your homework.
(13) fast
Run fast, the bus is coming.
(14) first
The first day of school is exciting.
(15) five
I have five pencils.
(16) found
I found a four-leaf clover.
(17) gave
She gave me a gift.
(18) goes
The sun goes down at night.
(19) green
The grass is green.
(20) its
Its fur is soft.
(21) made
I made a paper airplane.
(22) many
There are many stars in the sky.
(23) off
Turn the lights off.
(24) or
Do you want juice or milk?
(25) pull
Pull the door to open it.
(26) read
I like to read books before bed.
(27) right
Turn right at the next street.
(28) sing
We sing songs in music class.
(29) sit
Sit down, please.
(30) sleep
I sleep in my own bed.
(31) tell
Tell me a story.
(32) their
That’s their house.
(33) these
These are my shoes.
(34) those
Those are your toys.
(35) upon
We sat upon the hill.
(36) us
We went to the store with our mom.
(37) use
Use your indoor voice, please.
(38) very
It’s very kind of you.
(39) wash
Wash your hands before eating.
(40) which
Which one do you like better?
(41) why
Why is the sky blue?
(42) wish
I wish for a new bike.
(43) work
Dad goes to work every day.
(44) would
I would like some juice.
(45) write
Write your name on the paper.
(46) your
This is your book.
4.3 Free printable PDF
always, around, because, been, before, best, both, buy, call, cold, does, don’t, fast, first, five, found, gave, goes, green, its, made, many, off, or, pull, read, right, sing, sit, sleep, tell, their, these, those, upon, us, use, very, wash, which, why, wish, work, would, write, your
5. Third Grade Dolch Sight Words
5.1 Words list in list style
(41 words)
about, better, bring, carry, clean, cut, done, draw, drink, eight, fall, far, full, got, grow, hold, hot, hurt, if, keep, kind, laugh, light, long, much, myself, never, only, own, pick, seven, shall, show, six, small, start, ten, today, together, try, warm
5.2 Sample sentences in list style
(1) about
We are going to talk about the movie.
(2) better
I feel better now.
(3) bring
Bring your homework to school.
(4) carry
Can you carry the groceries?
(5) clean
We need to clean our room.
(6) cut
Cut the paper with scissors.
(7) done
The cookies are done baking.
(8) draw
Draw a picture of a tree.
(9) drink
Drink some water after playing.
(10) eight
I have eight marbles.
(11) fall
The leaves fall in the autumn.
(12) far
The park is not too far away.
(13) full
My plate is full of food.
(14) got
I got a new book.
(15) grow
Plants grow big and strong.
(16) hold
Hold my hand while we cross the street.
(17) hot
The soup is hot, be careful.
(18) hurt
My knee hurts after I fell.
(19) if
If you’re hungry, have a snack.
(20) keep
Keep your eyes on the road.
(21) kind
It’s kind of you to help.
(22) laugh
We laughed at the fiuny joke.
(23) light
The lamp is light and easy to move.
(24) long
The road is long, but we can walk together.
(25) much
I have much to learn.
(26) myself
I can dress myself.
(27) never
I never saw such a big dog.
(28) only
She is the only one who can help.
(29) own
This is my own idea.
(30) pick
Pick the red apple.
(31) seven
Seven days are in a week.
(32) shall
We shall go to the park.
(33) show
Show me your new toy.
(34) six
Six geese are on the pond.
(35) small
The small ball fits in my hand.
(36) start
The race will start soon.
(37) ten
I Dienst have ten fingers.
(38) today
We will go to the museum today.
(39) together
We can play together.
(40) try
Try your best in the game.
(41) warm
The sun makes the day warm.
5.3 Free printable PDF
about, better, bring, carry, clean, cut, done, draw, drink, eight, fall, far, full, got, grow, hold, hot, hurt, if, keep, kind, laugh, light, long, much, myself, never, only, own, pick, seven, shall, show, six, small, start, ten, today, together, try, warm
6. Noun Dolch Sight Words
6.1 Words list in list style
(95 words)
apple, baby, back, ball, bear, bed, bell, bird, birthday, boat, box, boy, bread, brother, cake, car, cat, chair, chicken, children, Christmas, coat, corn, cow, day, dog, doll, door, duck, egg, eye, farm, farmer, father, feet, fire, fish, floor, flower, game, garden, girl, goodbye, grass, ground, hand, head, hill, home, horse, house, kitty, leg, letter, man, men, milk, money, morning, mother, name, nest, night, paper, party, picture, pig, rabbit, rain, ring, robin, Santa Claus, school, seed, sheep, shoe, sister, snow, song, squirrel, stick, street, sun, table, thing, time, top, toy, tree, watch, water, way, wind, window, wood
6.2 Sample sentences in list style
(1) apple
I ate a red apple.
(2) baby
The baby is sleeping.
(3) back
She patted me on the back.
(4) ball
We play with a ball at recess.
(5) bear
I have a teddy bear.
(6) bed
It’s time to go to bed.
(7) bell
The bell rang at school.
(8) bird
I saw a bird in the tree.
(9) birthday
Happy birthday to you!
(10) boat
We went on a boat ride.
(11) box
The box is too heavy.
(12) boy
The boy is riding a bike.
(13) bread
I like to eat bread.
(14) brother
My brother is older than me.
(15) cake
We had a cake for dessert.
(16) car
We went for a car ride.
(17) cat
The cat is sleeping on the couch.
(18) chair
Please bring a chair.
(19) chicken
We had chicken for dinner.
(20) children
The children are playing.
(21) Christmas
Santa Claus comes at Christmas.
(22) coat
Put on your coat, it’s cold.
(23) corn
We ate corn on the cob.
(24) cow
The cow says ‘moo’.
(25) day
Today is a sunny day.
(26) dog
The dog wagged its tail.
(27) doll
She plays with her doll.
(28) door
Close the door, please.
(29) duck
The duck swims in the pond.
(30) egg
We had eggs for breakfast.
(31) eye
She has big blue eyes.
(32) farm
We visited a farm.
(33) farmer
The farmer grows crops.
(34) feet
I have two feet.
(35) fire
We made a campfire.
(36) fish
We caught a fish.
(37) floor
The floor is clean.
(38) flower
She smelled the flowers.
(39) game
We played a game.
(40) garden
We planted a garden.
(41) girl
The girl is my friend.
(42) goodbye
Say goodbye to your friend.
(43) grass
The grass is green.
(44) ground
The ball rolled on the ground.
(45) hand
Hold my hand.
(46) head
I have a headache.
(47) hill
We walked up the hill.
(48) home
I am going home.
(49) horse
The horse is running.
(50) house
This is my house.
(51) kitty
The kitty is cute.
(52) leg
I bumped my leg.
(53) letter
I got a letter in the mail.
(54) man
The man is tall.
(55) men
The men are working.
(56) milk
I drink milk every day.
(57) money
I saved my money.
(58) morning
Good morning!
(59) mother
My mother is kind.
(60) name
What is your name?
(61) nest
The birds built a nest.
(62) night
Good night!
(63) paper
I need a piece of paper.
(64) party
We had a birthday party.
(65) picture
We took a picture.
(66) pig
The pig is pink.
(67) rabbit
The rabbit hopped away.
(68) rain
It rained all day.
(69) ring
I lost my ring.
(70) robin
The robin sings a song.
(71) Santa Claus
Santa Claus brings presents.
(72) school
I go to school every day.
(73) seed
We planted flower seeds.
(74) sheep
The sheep are fluffy.
(75) shoe
I need new shoes.
(76) sister
My sister is nice.
(77) snow
It snowed last night.
(78) song
We sang a song.
(79) squirrel
The squirrel collects nuts.
(80) stick
I found a long stick.
(81) street
We live on this street.
(82) sun
The sun is bright.
(83) table
Put the plates on the table.
(84) thing
I forgot my thing.
(85) time
What time is it?
(86) top
The top is red.
(87) toy
This is my favorite toy.
(88) tree
The tree is tall.
(89) watch
I lost my watch.
(90) water
I drink water every day.
(91) way
Which way is the park?
(92) wind
The wind is blowing.
(93) window
Open the window, please.
(94) wood
We cut wood for the fire.
6.3 Free printable PDF
apple, baby, back, ball, bear, bed, bell, bird, birthday, boat, box, boy, bread, brother, cake, car, cat, chair, chicken, children, Christmas, coat, corn, cow, day, dog, doll, door, duck, egg, eye, farm, farmer, father, feet, fire, fish, floor, flower, game, garden, girl, goodbye, grass, ground, hand, head, hill, home, horse, house, kitty, leg, letter, man, men, milk, money, morning, mother, name, nest, night, paper, party, picture, pig, rabbit, rain, ring, robin, Santa Claus, school, seed, sheep, shoe, sister, snow, song, squirrel, stick, street, sun, table, thing, time, top, toy, tree, watch, water, way, wind, window, wood
7. All Dolch Sight Words by group
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8. All Dolch Sight Words in alphabetical order
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