First Grade Sight Words | Essential Vocabulary for Early Literacy

This is a list of First Grade Sight Words, a comprehensive collection of essential sight words designed specifically for First Grade learners, supporting early literacy development and reading readiness.

1. First Grade Sight Words list

1.1 Sight words in list style

This is the list of First Grade Sight Words, in the list style.

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

1.2 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.

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

2. First Grade Sight Words example sentences

This is the list of First Grade 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.

(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?
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3. First Grade Sight Words learning tool

This interactive learning tool is specifically designed for pre-kindergarten students.

3.1 Click and hear its pronunciation

Students can simply click on any word to hear its pronunciation and the example sentence, helping children better understand and remember the words

Pre-Kindergarten Dolch Sight Words

This interactive approach combines visual, auditory, and kinesthetic learning methods, helping young learners build essential literacy skills while maintaining engagement and enjoyment in the learning process.

3.2 Click and hear its pronunciation with auto-play feature

To make learning even more convenient, we’ve added an auto-play feature.

Student can simply click on any word, and the system will automatically read each word and its example sentence in sequence.

This tool provides a structured approach to sight word mastery through guided practice.

How it works:

  • Select any starting word to begin your practice session
  • Audio narration automatically progresses through the word list
  • Visual prompts appear in synchronized timing with audio
  • Practice silent reading while maintaining proper pacing

This method employs a research-based approach to reading development, combining:

  • Audio-visual synchronization for enhanced retention
  • Progressive word recognition practice
  • Self-paced mental reading exercises
  • Systematic vocabulary building

This tool strengthens mental word recognition, improves reading fluency, and builds confidence in early readers through consistent, structured exposure to sight words.

4. Download First Grade Sight Words PDF

First Grade Dolch Sight Words pdf
First Grade Dolch Sight Words 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

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